Chris Horodecki

Christopher Horodecki (born September 24, 1987) is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He has competed for the WEC, the IFL, Bellator, TKO Major League MMA, and Palace Fighting Championship.

Background Horodecki was born in London, Ontario, Canada. At age 13, he attended a seminar run by Shawn Tompkins in Port Stanley and became "addicted" to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

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 then defeated by Ryan Schultz in the finals of the 2007 IFL Grand Prix.

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 by turning his back and running away, 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 undisclosed reasons. Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes and won the fight via submission in the third round.

The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010, at WEC 51. He won the fight via split decision.

Horodecki faced Donald Cerrone on December 16, 2010, at WEC 53. He lost the fight via submission in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator Fighting Championships Horodecki made his Bellator debut against Chris Saunders at Bellator 47. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

On November 12, 2011, Horodecki fought Mike Corey at Bellator 57 the bout ended in a Draw.

On April 6, 2012, Horodecki was defeated by Mike Richman at Bellator 64 in round one by knockout due to punches.

On May 9, 2014, Horodecki fought at Bellator 119 in Ontario, Canada. Horodecki's opponent was announced to be Marlon Sandro. He lost via unanimous decision.

Independent Promotions Chris Horodecki was scheduled to take on Kalvin Hackney in Sarnia, Ontario on October 19, in the Score Fighting Series. Prior to the fight Hackney was injured, and Horodecki instead was matched with Brad Cardinal. Cardinal and Horodecki clashed heads in the first round, causing a severe cut to Horodecki. The doctor stopped the fight after the first round, and the fight was subsequently declared a no contest.

With a lack of Ontario-based MMA events, Chris Horodecki accepted to fight Tim Smith at XFFC 2 in Grande Prairie, Alberta on July 20, 2013. Horodecki will return to the Lightweight division for a XFFC Lightweight Title fight. Horodecki won via arm triangle choke in round one to win the XFFC Lightweight Championship.

Chris will fight in his hometown of London, Ontario against Jason Dent on October 26, 2013, at Provincial Fighting Championship 1. Unfortunately, Jason Dent pulled out of the fight and Frank Caraballo was named as a replacement. Horodecki won via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting Chris Horodecki signed with the World Series of Fighting and was supposed to appear on the WSOF 7 event in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 7, 2013. However, Horodecki never appeared on the WSOF 7 event.

Horodecki instead made his debut at WSOF 14 against Luis Huete on October 11, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In his next fight for the promotion, Horodecki faced Lance Palmer for the WSOF Featherweight Championship on June 5, 2015, in the main event at WSOF 21. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Personal life Horodecki was also studying to become a paramedic.

Championships and accomplishments Xcessive Force Fighting Championship XFFC Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Derek Gauthier KO (punches) TKO 36: Resurrection

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Lance Palmer Submission (neck crank) WSOF 21

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada For the WSOF Featherweight Championship Win

Luis Huete Decision (unanimous) WSOF 14

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Marlon Sandro Decision (unanimous) Bellator 119

Rama, Ontario Canada Win

Frank Caraballo Decision (unanimous) PFC: Unrivaled

London, Ontario, Canada Win

Tim Smith Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFFC 2

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada NC

Brad Cardinal NC (accidental head clash) Score Fighting Series 6

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Loss

Mike Richman KO (punches) Bellator 64

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Draw

Mike Corey Draw (majority) Bellator 57

Rama, Ontario, Canada Win

Chris Saunders Decision (unanimous) Bellator 47

Rama, Ontario, Canada Win

David Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA 1: The Reckoning

Rama, Ontario, Canada Loss

Donald Cerrone Submission (triangle choke) WEC 53

Glendale, Arizona, United States Win

Ed Ratcliff Decision (split) WEC 51

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Danny Downes Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 49

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Anthony Njokuani TKO (head kick and punches) WEC 45

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

William Sriyapai Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Chaos

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Nate Lamotte Decision (unanimous) IFL: East Rutherford

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Loss

Ryan Schultz TKO (punches) IFL: World Grand Prix

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States For the inaugural IFL Lightweight Championship. Win

Bart Palaszewski Decision (split) IFL: World Grand Prix

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States World Grand Prix Semi-Finals. Win

Shad Lierley Decision (unanimous) IFL: Everett

Everett, Washington, United States Win

Josh Odom Decision (unanimous) IFL: Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Bart Palaszewski Decision (split) IFL: Houston

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Ryan Schultz TKO (head kick and punches) IFL: World Championship Semi-Finals

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Ed West Decision (unanimous) IFL: Portland

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Erik Owings KO (head kick) IFL: Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Mike Bell TKO (punches) TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Dave Pariseau TKO (punches) TKO 24: Eruption

Laval, Quebec, Canada Win

Dave Goulet KO (head kick) TKO 23: Extreme

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Win

Stephane Laliberte TKO (punches) TKO 22: Lionheart

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Matt McDonald TKO (doctor stoppage) UCW 2 - Caged Inferno

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada