Jeremy Horn vs Rousimar Palhares UFC 93 fight possible for Dublin
by MMAmania.com on Nov 27, 2008 10:12 AM EST
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu submission specialist Rousimar Palhares (8-2) and mixed martial arts journeyman Jeremy Horn (80-18-5) are expected to collide in a 185-pound tilt at UFC 93 at The O2 in Dublin, Ireland, on January 17, according to a report confirmed by InTheGuard.tv.
The up-and-coming Palhares recently dropped a unanimous decision to Dan Henderson at UFC 88: "Breakthrough" on September 6. Once again, however, he demonstrated just how dangerous he can be on the ground -- Henderson did everything he could to keep the fight standing.
Palhares tapped the experienced Ivan Salaverry with a super slick armbar at UFC 84: "Ill Will" in his Octagon debut back in May. It was so slick, in fact, it earned him a $70,000 "Submission of the Night" bonus.
Horn is on a two fight skid since returning to the promotion, losing to Dean Lister and Nate Marquardt, respectively, via submission (guillotine chokes), which does not bode well for "Gumby" against a beast like Palhares.
In fact, Horn has won just two of his last six fights.He was supposed to return against Wilson Gouveia at UFC Fight Night 15 on September 17 before an injury forced him off the card.
Regardless, Horn -- a 103-fight mixed martial arts veteran -- is a legend in the sport at just 32-years-old, meaning that he has the ability to win a fight every time he competes. But it’s not going to be easy — Palhares is very well-versed in submissions and is extremely powerful
UFC 93 will feature two of the world’s most elite 205-pound fighters, Rich "Ace" Franklin (24-3) and Dan "Hollywood" Henderson (23-7), duking it out in the main event. And Brazilian powerhouse Mauricio "Shogun" Rua will return and look to get back in the win column as he takes on UFC pioneer Mark "The Hammer" Coleman.
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I didn’t realize Hendo-Franklin were going at 205….
Still could have major implications in the MW division.
by Luppers on Nov 27, 2008 10:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure if I am looking forward to this fight. Horn has a shit load of fights but none that stand out in recent memory. Maybe they will put on a good show.
by Calgary Real Estate on Nov 27, 2008 10:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting fight.
I think Gumby will be overpowered in this one.
I got Palhares by TKO.
by introvert on Nov 27, 2008 10:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Palhares will submit Horn in the first round. Horn will then be summarily dismissed from the UFC. Rousimar Palhares ain’t no joke.
by BigRedOne on Nov 27, 2008 10:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agree this is an easy win for Palhares.Horn has no business in the UFC at this point in his career.Big change going from fighting Henderson to Horn.
by Robert on Nov 27, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Hendo’s right couldn’t put him away. Horn’s leg is fucked.
by NameNotRequired on Nov 27, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s incredible how Horn keeps getting fights in the UFC.. he is not a good athlete and he looks like he’d rather be at home and go to sleep when he steps into the octagon.. Palhares is gonna manhandle him and throw him into the crowd if he wants too
by RoB on Nov 27, 2008 11:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hear you there. Gotta respect a guy who’s fought that much but it looks like its gotten to him. Didn’t realise he was still only 32. Should be at his peak at this stage. Interesting undercard but not really what I want to see on the main. That means the main card would be full now for 93 and bar Hendo Franklin its hard to get pumped up for any of the other fights
by MMAGreen on Nov 27, 2008 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
horn probably comes cheap, and is a well known name to showcase palhares. i think horn can get to the 2nd, but thats it. palhares could be a scary fighter if is standup gets better.
by b.w. on Nov 27, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont really rate Horn but after his Liddell fight i gotta respect him – he got his face pummled for 3-4 rounds never tapped, just man’ the fuk up n got on with it. Real fighter
by Insain on Nov 28, 2008 7:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
horn keeps getting tough fights shows alot of respect for him knowing he is good but palhares will eat him up
this fight might be last fight annouced for main card portion
by bryant on Nov 27, 2008 11:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Palhares is going to win Rd1 via total domination…
by miarep on Nov 27, 2008 11:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I dont understand how or why Dana and Silva keep giving Gumby fights. Its not like the guy is a draw or even a gatekeeper. 2 of his last 6? This guy’s gotta have something on Dana and blackmailing him.
by the_mexicutioner on Nov 27, 2008 11:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its a JOKE that Gumby still has a job in the UFC. He is completly washed up! Looks like he doesnt even try to win fights, just collect paychecks! To waste an up and comer like Palhares on GUmby is just retarded!
by john on Nov 27, 2008 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I give horn two minutes, tops.
by medecine balls on Nov 27, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Harris will take this. He is a dangerous dude.
by stevo on Nov 27, 2008 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Horn is past his prime .. just like Tito. Had great performances and endurance in the past but whatever goes up eventually comes down .. thats life.
by commoner on Nov 27, 2008 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How the hell can you compare Tito to Jeremy Horn? How fuckin dumb can you be Tito beat the current light heavyweight champ and had a draw with the current #1 contender.Horn looked emaciated at the weigh in for his Marquardt fight which he lost badly and then lost to Dean Lister in the 1st round.Apparently you’re a Tito hater otherwise you wouldn’t bring him up but if you’re gonna hate do it when you’re not gonna sound like an ass which you do now.
by Robert on Nov 27, 2008 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whats with you and not wanting to VAGUELY compare anything!?
he was simply saying that BOTH are past their prime!
-Personally, i think Tito lost the Forrest Fight! He won the First then, i believe,lost the Second and Third.
-And the Evans fight should be a WIN on his record but he continully grabbed the fence.
btw im a big Tito supporter, he knowes how to promote, WAS a MONSTER, and is always entertaining! Plus, met him and jenna at the beach and he was really chill and down to earth!
“sound like an ass which you do now”
Your closed minded ignorance and inability to see other viewpoints make you the ASS…
by SoCalStunNa on Nov 27, 2008 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, that is insane to compare 2 guys like that, that has always and been and always will be at 2 completely different levels.. I was just gonna say that Horn is one of the worst fighters by far in the UFC and probably the one with the worst motivation and still he has a job in the UFC with people barely even knowing that he’s still in there, Ortiz was actually doing very good things for the UFC and the fans and he gets released and a guy like Horn stays? what’s the sense in that? Horn is just a waste of money for the UFC
by RoB on Nov 27, 2008 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Horn is a fighter still living off the rep that he’s fought loads of fights and that he submitted Chuck Liddell in one of Chucks first UFC bouts but I’ve seen all of his recent fights and I have to say he better get on his knees and pray coz he needs a miracle to win this.
Palhares will win easily by TKO or Submission.He’s a great chin which he displayed against Dan Henderson and unbelievable Jiu-Jitsu which he easily beat Ivan Salaveri with.
by john on Nov 28, 2008 8:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think they are just using Horn’s name to promote the fighters that beat him. Saying that, i think think is a must win for the boy. id say he’ll be cut after this loss… and he will lose.
by josh on Nov 27, 2008 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Have Joe Silva been shrooming again????
Palhares by sub in 1 RD.
by JonnyBoy on Nov 27, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He probably figures (along with Dana) that this way they can build Palhares back up and release Horn from his contract.
by Space on Nov 27, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes, I think so too… for Silva & Dana and the others it’s a win/win situation.
I suppose even Jeremy knows that.
by JonnyBoy on Nov 27, 2008 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
any 1 out there know of any planned after party`s for ufc 93 Dublin
by shotgun coyle on Nov 27, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THIS WILL BE A WAR LOL… the ufc is using horn to help fighters who need a win(nate the great, dean lister and now rousimar) haha i predict a guillotine choke just for jeremy can holding 3 in a row……. props to jeremy for been one of the most experience guys in this sports and the competition that he is faced its ITS NO JOKE
by JoW on Nov 27, 2008 2:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This will be a great fight with Rousimar coming out on top.
by Chris on Nov 27, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Robert .. I would say stick to your own point of views and let me excercise my own freedom of speech .. you will see what I am saying when Tito comes back and fights .. besides he is such a washed up big mouth that its his name that comes to mind first if anything like this happens.
by commoner on Nov 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tito has created his own image in the business ok, and if you can not understand that it’s a part of the game and that he’s not like that in real life you should be banned to ever have an opinion about him.. Tito Ortiz lost to an undefeated Machida that is the world’s most effective Kalib Starnes and before that he beat Rashad Evans that would probably have lost to Machida like almost anyone else would’ve but Dana made sure that Tito was going to be that one.. I’m ok with people not being a fan of him, but to say that he’s horrible is not acceptable, the only why people talk about that is because he’s a star!
by RoB on Nov 27, 2008 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh i missed alot of words there but you understand, i need to go to bed now..
by RoB on Nov 27, 2008 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
listen Rob .. don’t police this site or say things like banning someone from the site ok? its a mature mma discussion about fighters and whether they are in their prime or not .. I do believe that Tito is past his prime and again you will see what I am saying when he returns … you talk about motivation .. I tell ya that Horn was a very strong and determined fighter in his prime beating the likes of young Liddel back then .. Tito’s motivation is $$ in his downward spiralling career .. he did good things in his prime .. all credit to him .. but he is just not there anymore and trying to get the most out of any organization that can give it to him (anybody who wants a secure future would do that).. sweet dreams my friend.. hopefully you will wake up a mature man.
by commoner on Nov 27, 2008 11:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ok, i wasn’t saying someone should be banned from the site, what i meant was basically that you’re opinion about Tito is wayy off.. No one can be in their prime forever and with back problems it’s almost impossible b/c this is a physical sport, right. he might not be the best, but i’ll promise you that he still has the skill and motivation to beat guys like Jardine, Wanderlei, Shogun, Rashad, Griffin if he has a good night.. Horn doesn’t have the skill or the will and definitely not the body to beat good guys anymore. I hope they bring Tito back and gives him a good stylisctic matchup like Wanderlei then we’ll see. and about the determinatio when Tito received that knee in the liver from Machida he could have given up, and tapped like Matt Hamill and many others would’ve, but he stayed in the fight and almost got the submission, that should be proof enough about his determination.
by RoB on Nov 28, 2008 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty easy Paul Harris via guillotine.Horn’s weakest point.
by Pamirec on Nov 28, 2008 1:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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