Other names The Saint Reach 72.0 in (183 cm) Nationality American Name Darrell Horcher | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Wins by knockout 5 | |
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Born July 28, 1987 (age 37) United States ( 1987-07-28 ) Weight 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st) | ||
Darrell Horcher on emotional return from serious motorcycle accident
Darrell Horcher (born July 28, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional mixed martial artist since 2010, he formerly competed for Bellator and the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where he was the Lightweight Champion.
Contents
- Darrell Horcher on emotional return from serious motorcycle accident
- Emotional darrell horcher details his long journey back to the ufc
- Background
- Early career
- Bellator
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
Emotional darrell horcher details his long journey back to the ufc
Background
Born in Chicago and raised in Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, Horcher began wrestling during his freshman year at West Perry High School, graduating in 2005. Later, he transitioned to mixed martial arts.
Early career
Horcher compiled an amateur record of 2-1 before turning professional in September 2010, Horcher fought all of his earlier fights in Pennsylvania-based promotions. With a record of 5-0, he signed with Bellator in 2012.
Bellator
Horcher made his Bellator debut against then-undefeated E.J. Brooks in a Bellator season seven lightweight tournament reserve bout on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77. Despite coming in as an underdog, Horcher won the fight via knockout in just 21 seconds into first round.
Horcher then faced Chris Liguori at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012. Horcher won the fight via unanimous decision.
Horcher was handed his first professional loss via unanimous decision to former TUF 8 contestant Phillipe Nover at Bellator 95.
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
After his stint in Bellator, Horcher was expected to face Mike Bannon at CFFC 25 on June 22, 2013. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.
Horcher faced Mike Medrano at CFFC 30: Sterling vs. Roberts on November 2, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Horcher faced Gabriel Miglioli at CFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili on April 26, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Horcher was expected to face Gil de Freitas at CES 25 on August 8, 2014. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons.
Horcher faced Alex Ricci at CFFC 40: Horcher vs. Ricci on August 23, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Horcher faced Jordan Stiner for the vacant CFFC lightweight championship at CFFC 45: Stiner vs. Horcher on February 7, 2015. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Horcher was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. The contest took place at a catchweight of 160 lbs. He lost the fight via second-round TKO.
Horcher faced Devin Powell on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. He won the fight via split decision.