Darrell Horcher
{{short description|American mixed martial artist (born 1987)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Darrell Horcher
| other_names = The Saint
| image = Даррелл Хорчер.jpg
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| caption =Horcher in 2016
| birth_name = Darrell Joseph Horcher[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2018_Results/11-30-18MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: November 30, 2018]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|7|28}}
| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}
| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Lightweight
| reach_in = 72
| style =
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| team = Bulldog MMA
| rank = Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
| years_active = 2010–present
| mma_kowin = 7
| mma_subwin = 1
| mma_decwin = 6
| mma_koloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 3
| mma_draw =
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| sherdog = 47899
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Darrell Joseph Horcher (born July 28, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2010, he formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator and the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where he was the Lightweight Champion.
Early life and education
Born in Chicago and raised in Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, Horcher began wrestling during his freshman year at West Perry High School, where he graduated in 2005. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts.{{cite web|url=http://www.pennlive.com/perry-county-times/index.ssf/2015/02/local_man_makes_mark_in_mixed.html|title=Local man makes mark in mixed martial arts|author=Kristie Smith|date=February 21, 2015|website=pennlive.com}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Horcher compiled an amateur record of 4–1 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 MMA=
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-77-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-46539#emanuel-brooks-darrell-horcher|title=Darrell Horcher vs. E.J. Brooks|publisher=sherdog.com|date=October 19, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher then faced Chris Liguori at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012. Horcher won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-83-Results-Live-PlaybyPlay-Updates-47999#darrell-horcher-chris-liguori|title=Darrell Horcher vs. Chris Liguori|publisher=sherdog.com|date=December 7, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher was handed his first professional loss via unanimous decision to former TUF 8 contestant Phillipe Nover at Bellator 95.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-95-Results-Live-PlaybyPlay-Updates-51319#darrell-horcher-phillipe-nover|title=Darrell Horcher vs. Phillipe Nover|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 4, 2013|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/cffc-25-mike-the-cannon-bannon-vs-darrell-the-saint-horcher|title=Mike Bannon vs. Darrell Horcher|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher faced Mike Medrano at CFFC 30: Sterling vs. Roberts on November 2, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/CFFC-30-Sterling-vs-Roberts-28201|title=CFFC 30 - Sterling vs. Roberts|publisher=sherdog.com|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher faced Gabriel Miglioli at CFFC 35: Heckman vs. Makashvili on April 26, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/136296-cffc-35-darrell-the-saint-horcher-vs-gabriel-biel-miglioli|title=Darrell Horcher vs. Gabriel Miglioli|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher was expected to face Gil de Freitas at CES 25 on August 8, 2014. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/147085-ces-25-gil-de-freitas-vs-darrell-the-saint-horcher|title=Gil de Freitas vs. Darrell Horcher|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher faced Alex Ricci at CFFC 40: Horcher vs. Ricci on August 23, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/151658-cffc-40-darrell-the-saint-horcher-vs-alex-ricci|title=Darrell Horcher vs. Alex Ricci|publisher=tapology.com|accessdate=October 6, 2014}}
Horcher faced Jordan Stiner for the vacant CFFC lightweight championship at CFFC 45: Stiner vs. Horcher on February 7, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.adcombat.com/stiner-vs-horcher-for-vacant-lw-title-good-vs-harshbarger-for-interim-ww-belt-at-cffc-45|title=Stiner vs. Horcher for vacant LW title, Good vs. Harshbarger for interim WW belt at CFFC 45|publisher=adcombat.com|author=Keith Mills|date=January 31, 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/4/7/11388238/mma-news-khabib-nurmagomedov-to-face-newcomer-darrell-horcher-ufc-on-fox-19|title=Khabib Nurmagomedov to face newcomer Darrell Horcher at UFC on FOX 19|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|date=2016-04-07|accessdate=2016-04-07}} He lost the fight via second-round TKO.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-on-fox-19-results-khabib-nurmagomedov-makes-easy-work-of-darrell-horcher|title=UFC on FOX 19 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov makes easy work of Darrell Horcher|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-04-16|accessdate=2016-04-16}}
Horcher faced Devin Powell on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/alex-garcia-vs-tim-means-darrell-horcher-vs-devin-powell-set-for-ufc-fight-night-112|title=Darrell Horcher vs. Devin Powell set for UFC Fight Night 112|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-05-16|accessdate=2017-05-16}} He won the fight via split decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-112-results-darrell-horcher-earns-first-ufc-win-with-decision-vs-devin-powell|title=UFC Fight Night 112 results: Darrell Horcher earns first UFC win with decision vs. Devin Powell|date=2017-06-25|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}}
Horcher faced Scott Holtzman on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 123.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/scott-holtzman-darrell-horcher-ufc-fight-night-123-fresno-california|title=Scott Holtzman vs. Darrell Horcher first bout added to UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2017-09-25|accessdate=2017-09-25}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/ufc-fight-night-123-results-scott-holtzman-dominates-darrell-horcher-unanimous-decision-fresno|title=UFC Fight Night 123 results: Scott Holtzman dominates Darrell Horcher en route to unanimous decision|date=2017-12-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-10|language=en-US}}
Horcher faced promotional newcomer Roosevelt Roberts on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/2/17930166/rafael-dos-anjos-vs-kamaru-usman-headlines-the-ultimate-fighter-28-finale|title=Rafael dos Anjos vs. Kamaru Usman headlines The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2018-10-02|accessdate=2018-10-03}} He lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/tuf-28-finale-results-roosevelt-roberts-uses-nasty-guillotine-to-finish-darrell-horcher-in-first|title=TUF 28 Finale results: Roosevelt Roberts uses nasty guillotine to finish Darrell Horcher in first|date=2018-12-01|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-12-01|language=en-US}}
Horcher was released by UFC in December 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/ufc-roster-update-releases-cuts-zak-ottow-kurt-holobaugh-more|title=UFC roster update: Zak Ottow, Kurt Holobaugh among 10 released; one fighter announces retirement|date=2019-12-19|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}}
=Post UFC=
After the release, Horcher returned to CFFC and was expected to face Vadim Ogar at CFFC 88 on November 18, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/17/cffc-88-main-card-preview/|title=CFFC 88 Main Card Preview|date=November 17, 2020|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Doug Murray}} However, the bout was rescheduled to CFFC 90 on December 17, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://cffc.tv/news/2020/12/7/cage-fury-cffc-returns-to-pennsylvania-for-final-shows-of-2020|title=CFFC returns to Pennsylvania for final shows of 2020|work=Cage Fury Fighting Championships|date=December 7, 2020}} In turn, the bout was postponed to take place a day later on December 18, 2020 at CFFC 91. Horcher won the fight via first-minute knockout.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/12/cffc-91-sabatini-vs-stirn-results/|title=CFFC 91 Results: Sabatini Submits Stirn, Reed Edges DeCoursey|author=Rob Tatum|date=December 18, 2020|website=combatpress.com}}
Horcher, as a replacement for Natan Schulte, faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on August 13, 2021 at PFL 7.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-04|title=2021 PFL Playoffs 1 sees four matchups altered, one fight added|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/pfl-playoffs-1-undergoes-changes-natan-schulte-out|access-date=2021-08-04|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} At weigh-ins, Horcher weighed in at 159.25 pounds, missing weight by 3.25 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Aubin-Mercier.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=PFL Playoffs Weigh-in Results: Welterweight & Lightweight Semifinals Set, 2 Fighters Heavy|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/PFL-Playoffs-Weighin-Results-Welterweight-Lightweight-Semifinals-Set-2-Fighters-Heavy-181056|access-date=2021-08-13|website=Sherdog}} Horcher lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Ray Cooper locks up PFL championship rematch against Magomed Magomedkerimov|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/32016651/pfl-7-live-updates-results-welterweight-lightweight-semifinals-including-rory-macdonald-ray-cooper-iii|access-date=2021-08-14|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}
Horcher was scheduled to face Akhmed Aliev at Eagle FC 46 on March 11, 2022.{{Cite web|last=FightBookMMA|date=2022-02-16|title=Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez set for March 11 {{!}} FightBook MMA|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/eagle-fc-46-lee-vs-sanchez-set-for-march-11/|access-date=2022-02-17|language=en-US}} The day of the event, the bout was postponed to Eagle FC 47 set for May 20. Horcher lost the fight via first-minute knockout. {{Cite web |last=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2022-03-11 |title=Two Eagle FC 46 Bouts Scratched Last Minute |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/3/11/22973435/two-eagle-fc-46-bouts-scratched-just-minutes-before-showtime-mma-flx-lee-sanchez |access-date=2022-03-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}
Horcher faced Akhmed Aliev on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2022-05-16 |title=Eagle FC 47 finalized with 11 bouts, Junior Dos Santos vs. Yorgan De Castro headlines |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/16/23076168/eagle-fc-47-finalized-with-11-bouts-junior-dos-santos-vs-yorgan-de-castro-headlines |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He lost the bout via knockout 30 seconds into the bout.{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2022-05-20 |title=Eagle FC 47 video: Akhmed Aliev demolishes Darrell Horcher with brutal 30-second KO |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/20/23133238/eagle-fc-47-video-akhmed-aliev-demolishes-darrell-horcher-with-brutal-30-second-ko |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
Horcher faced fellow UFC veteran Shane Campbell at Unified MMA 54 for the promotions super lightweight title on December 15, 2023. {{cite web | url=https://unifiedmma.ca/videos/unified-54-campbell-vs-horcher/ | title=UNIFIED 54 - Campbell vs Horcher | date=30 July 2024 }} He lost the fight via second round knockout. {{cite web | url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-veterans-in-mma-action-dec-21-24 | title=UFC veterans in MMA action Dec. 21-24 | date=20 December 2023 }}
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- CFFC Lightweight Championship (one time; former)
- One successful title defense
- Complete Devastation MMA
- CDMMA lightweight championship (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=7
|ko-losses=3
|sub-wins=1
|sub-losses=1
|dec-wins=6
|dec-losses=3
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–7
|KO (head kick and knee)
|Unified MMA 54
|{{dts|2023|December|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:19
|Enoch, Alberta, Canada
|{{small|For the Unified MMA Super Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–6
|Akhmed Aliev
|KO (punches)
|{{dts|2022|May|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:30
|Miami, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–5
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|August|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (159.25 lb) bout; Horcher missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–4
|Vadim Ogar
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Fury FC 91
|{{dts|2020|December|18}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:29
|Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–4
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
|{{dts|2018|November|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega
|{{dts|2017|December|9}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Fresno, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
|{{dts|2017|June|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–2
|TKO (punches)
|UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans
|{{dts|2016|April|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:38
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–1
|Stephen Regman
|TKO (punches)
|Cage Fury FC 52
|{{dts|2015|October|31}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:23
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Defended the Cage Fury FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–1
|Jordan Stiner
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|Cage Fury FC 45
|{{dts|2015|February|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:45
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
|Alex Ricci
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury FC 40
|{{dts|2014|August|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|Gabriel Miglioli
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury FC 35
|{{dts|2014|April|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|Mike Medrano
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury FC 30
|{{dts|2013|November|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2013|April|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Chris Liguori
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2012|December|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|KO (punch)
|{{dts|2012|October|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:21
|Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Reserve bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–0
|George Sheppard
|KO (punches)
|Complete Devastation MMA 5
|{{dts|2012|July|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:36
|Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant CDMMA Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Jon Washington
|Decision (unanimous)
|Pennsylvania FC 6
|{{dts|2011|November|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Terrell Hobbs
|Submission (kimura)
|Pennsylvania FC 5
|{{dts|2011|March|25}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:34
|Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|William Metts
|TKO (punches)
|PAFC 4
|{{dts|2010|November|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:40
|Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Steve Franklin
|TKO (punches)
|Fight Night in the Cage 1
|{{dts|2010|September|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:48
|Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
{{end}}
References
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External links
- {{UFC|darrell-horcher}}
- {{Sherdog|47899}}
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