UFC lightweight Corey Hill returns to MMA with a win at Raging Wolf VI
by James Iannotti on Jan 25, 2010 9:16 AM EST
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After suffering one of the gnarliest injuries in UFC history on the UFC "Fight for the Troops" card over a year ago, "Ultimate Fighter" (TUF) season five cast member, Corey "The Real Deal" Hill, finally made his return to action last night in Niagara Falls, New York on the Raging Wolf VI "Mayhem in the Mist" card.
Hill took out Jason Trzewieczynski by unanimous decision in the co-main event. And while there did seem to be some hesitation on his part to engage early on, he was still able to out-work the youngster, whose first professional fight was only 9 months ago.
The 6'4" lightweight suffered a brutal leg break courtesy of a leg kick that was checked to perfection by Dale Hartt at "Fight for the Troops" back in December of 2008 ... over 13 months ago.
The 31-year-old Floridian had shown promise before the injury, although he was still a very raw prospect at the time, which was apparent by his less than impressive record of (1-2) in the UFC.
The word is that Hill is still under contract with the UFC and the promotion allowed him this fight as a warm-up of sorts, which means we probably haven't seen the last of the lanky fighter inside the Octagon.
Fellow UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanti was also a winner on the Raging Wolf VI card, taking out TUF 8 alum Shane Primm by unanimous decision in the night's main event.
"The Italian Tank" is now (3-1) since parting ways with the UFC at the beginning of last year.
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That is great news
I would love to see Corey bounce back and have a good run. Picking a UD is a great start. I wonder if Frank Mir has any kind words of advice about rebounding from a bad leg injury.
It's coming...
Good for Corey. Best of luck to him.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
GREAT!
I love seeing guys rebound from injury, it is always terrible to see a career go down because of some fluke accident!
by Edgecrusher71 on Jan 25, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Mir's words
I love watchnig him fight…but one of Mir’s fights against dan christiansan was the worst fight in MMA history and i hope i never have to see somthing like that again…
Always liked the guy
I remember him from the tuff show as having one the most dynamic, if not weird, personality’s of the show. Plus the fact that he’s 6’4 and 155 is a VERY intersting prospect to me. Hope to see him on some soon on a PPV
IDK. Even before his freak injury, I always thought that he should at least be a 170lber. Cutting to 155 seems dangerous to me for a man of his height...
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Agreed
I just wrote the same thing at the same time. I fear the same thing may happen to him again….
"He got to the championship a couple times but choked…no literally, he got choked..... twice." - Matt Serra talking about Frank Trigg
I understand what you're saying but body types are different
That’s why some people are that are 6’2 can be ww mw lh and even hw. Also, some shorter guys fight heavier because of how they’re naturally built. Some people are just freaks lol
Anyone know what weight it was at?
I know he did fight at 155 but I hoped he might step up a class to add some meat to those legs lol.
"He got to the championship a couple times but choked…no literally, he got choked..... twice." - Matt Serra talking about Frank Trigg
Thank god they didn’t post the picture of his Stretch Armstrong leg. I just recently stopped having nightmares about it.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Nice quote man lol.
My favorite show for sure ;o)
"He got to the championship a couple times but choked…no literally, he got choked..... twice." - Matt Serra talking about Frank Trigg
Love the show…best one on TV. You should check out the British version as well…talk about uncomfortable moments…Ricky Gervais makes Steve Corell look suave.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Can't beat the English original
Just bought the whole box set of the Office today, arguably the best British comedy of the 21st Century.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
still givin me nightmares.
i’ll never throw a legkick cos of that injury. see it alot in football (soccer). it never fails to make me wince.
it's all about don frye
How about having a decent meal Corey.....
The dude is just too thin,he makes Snoop dogg look like Biggie smalls in comparison!!
Tito Ortiz: I think Chuck's lost a step, maybe i've lost a step also, but that's what makes the fight so exciting!
Good for Corey, hopefully he's moved up to 170 as he was far too skinny at 155 and could still be a decent WW if he trains properly and his leg has healed
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
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