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Chris Horodecki Bio
Christopher Horodecki (born September 24, 1987) is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He is fighting as a lightweight and currently competes in World Extreme Cagefighting. He trains at the The Adrenaline Training Center with Sam Stout
Mixed Martial Arts career
Horodecki was born in Poland and moved to London, Ontario, Canada as a youth. At age 13, he attended a seminar run by Shawn Tompkins in Ontario and was "hooked".
He developed his skills quickly, particularly his striking and just days after his 18th birthday, he claimed his first win in MMA against a 29-year-old with eleven previous bouts.
International Fight League
Chris made his debut knocking out Erik Owings at IFL: Championship 2006. He then scored victories over Ed West, Ryan Schultz, Bart Palaszewski, Josh Odom and Shad Lierley. Chris then defeated Bart Palaszewski again that earned him a spot in the finals for the lightweight title.
Horodecki was upset by Ryan Schultz in the finals of the 2007 IFL Grand Prix, failing to become the first IFL Lightweight Champion.
Following his first career loss, Horodecki rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over veteran Nate Lamotte.
Affliction
Chris was originally scheduled to fight Dan Lauzon at Affliction: Day of Reckoning but was denied his license for failing his physical.Chris then suffered from a bulging disc in his neck and has lost about 80% of his strength in his right arm. The fight was rescheduled to the next event, Affliction: Trilogy but the event was canceled.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Horodecki's coach Shawn Tompkins announced on October 19, 2009 that Chris had agreed on a contract with World Extreme Cagefighting.
He made his WEC debut against Anthony Njokuani on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45. Horodecki lost via first round TKO, after Chris´ attempt to create distance to his opponent Njokuani caught him with a high kick to the head and followed up with punches on the ground.
Horodecki was expected to face Ed Ratcliff on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49, but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undiclosed reasons. Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes and won the fight via Submission in the third round.
The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff is now expected to take place on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.
Personal life
Chris is also studying to become a paramedic.
Mixed Martial Arts record
External links
- IFL profile
- Professional MMA record for Chris Horodecki from Sherdog
- International Fight League
- Chris Horodecki Interview with MMARated.com 04/04/08. Talks about Shultz, Nate Lamotte and the IFL
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