WEC 53: Cerrone vs Horodecki and Varner vs Roller official for Dec. 16 in Arizona
by Jesse Holland on Nov 3, 2010 11:14 AM EDT
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Lightweight stars and bitter rivals Donald Cerrone and Jamie Varner are back in action under the WEC banner -- only this time it won't be against each other.
The promotion today locked up two more bouts for its final show on Dec. 16 as Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki and Jamie Varner vs. Shane Roller are now official for WEC 53 at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Cerrone is coming off a career performance, defeating Varner late last month via unanimous decision. "Cowboy" has gone an even 2-2 in his last four bouts, losing to current WEC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson on separate occasions.
Holding victories over Anthony Njokuani, Rob McCullough, Ed Ratcliff and "Showtime" Varner, Cerrone is ready to make a statement heading to the UFC this coming January.
Horodecki was a top undefeated lightweight prospect before running into Ryan Schultz, who delivered an upset TKO loss to the Canadian back in 2007. After losing to Njokuani in stunning highlight reel fashion in his WEC debut, "The Polish Hammer" racked up two much-needed wins over Danny Downes and Ed "9mm" Ratcliff.
Varner has also enjoyed success inside the WEC cage, winning his first four bouts and capturing lightweight gold upon his entrance in the organization. Things haven't been as smooth lately for "The Worm," going 0-2-1 in his last three fight.
Not only does "C-4" want his first win since January of 2009, but he would also like to wash away the taste of defeat to his long-time enemy in Cerrone.
Roller, also trying to bounce back from defeat, was in cruise control, going 5-1 in his last six bouts and winning four of those bouts by submission. With wins over Marcus Hicks, Danny Castillo and Anthony Njokuani, Roller was making a name for himself in the lightweight division.
The NCAA Division I Wrestling standout was stopped in his tracks when he submitted to a triangle choke courtesy of Anthony Pettis back in August. Roller now looks to get back on the winning track with a big win over a former champion.
In the main event of a stacked WEC 53 card, Ben Henderson looks to keep his title as the last man to ever hold the WEC Lightweight Championship against Anthony "Showtime" Pettis.
Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will also put gold on the line when he defends his belt against Scott Jorgensen.
For the current WEC 53 fight card and rumors click here.
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Nice fight
Cerrone vs Horodecki should be a war.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Nov 3, 2010 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
I don't know, that kid is tough
I see it as a pretty even fight. Just going to sit back and enjoy that one.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Nov 3, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
with cerrone's new found wrestling game
that should be able to nulify hordecki’s advantage there and cerrone is a better striker, has better range and better jits, not sure how hordecki would get this done, no disrespect to him as a fighter, i just dont think it’s a great match-up for him
my thoughts as well.
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by Andrew Keller on Nov 3, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
How good is Hordecki on the ground I wonder?
I almost always favor the guy that’s more well rounded.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Its not so much Cerrones
new found wrestling game. He used the skills he had to surprise Varner. If he fought Varner today he wouldnt have the same success. He totally took Varner out of his element and gameplan. His wrestling is getting MUCH better but I dont see him using it as effective vs Horodecki
by AintNoSunshine on Nov 3, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
so do you think cowboy is gonna stand with horodecki?
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by Andrew Keller on Nov 3, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see why he wouldn't, Donald is a confident striker.
The ground is that added dimension he has over a lot of opponents.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Not necessarily he is doing ALOT of wrestling these days all I was saying was about Panthro mentioning is new found wrestling. I think he mixes it up.
by AintNoSunshine on Nov 3, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Cerrone is was my favorite WEC guy.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
why not anymore? how did he fall out of that spot?
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by Andrew Keller on Nov 3, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
der. sorry, i get hit in the head alot and it makes me kinda slow ;)
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by Andrew Keller on Nov 3, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Congrats on the fight bye the way, it was an excellent right up.
…..For someone who gets hit in the head alot!
No for congratulations.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn it
“No, for real congratulations”
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks dooner!
im actually somewhat of a closet writer. I literally wrote that fan post in about 15 minutes because OJR asked me to do one after the fight. I had absolutely no idea it would generate the buzz that it did. Someone suggested i do a few posts on my experiences leading up to, during, and after my next fight and thats a great idea.
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by Andrew Keller on Nov 3, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll read it.
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah hey i believe i was that guy
And jay. Offered to help you gameplan for your next opponent. Some sort of Andrew Keller vs TBA Prime Time
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by robinhorobson on Nov 3, 2010 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
War Horodeki.... Go canada in this one
Not a big fan of Cowboy, and Horodeki, stout, and homnick grew up close to me. So, my national pride takes over in this one.
How tall is Hordodeki? Cowboy is a lengthy LW, but pillow hands. chris has the stand up edge for sure.
Chris isn't as technical but I give him the power advantage for sure.
"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger
Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"
- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors
by O damn he got caught on Nov 3, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe chris has more power
But now Cerrone has added wrestling to his game he holds every advantage over horodecki (except maybe power).
Cerrone was a accomplished kickboxer who started mma training under Duane Ludwig so the edge in the standup definitly goes to Cerrone (also the jits and probably the wrestling also)
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by robinhorobson on Nov 3, 2010 12:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Chris is good but..
If cowboy comes out the way he did against varner in his last fight … Chris will get ko’d
by pugilista2010 on Nov 3, 2010 1:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I was waiting for someone to post that
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by doonerthesooner on Nov 3, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good.
I’m surprised they didn’t save these fights for the troops card or something. Maybe the UFC is going to just throw these guys to the wolves 1st off?
lmfao I hate that pic of Horodecki
makes him look like such a kid, hes going to get fucked up in this one
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And looks like twice the age
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by robinhorobson on Nov 3, 2010 2:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lesson #1 - Never turn your back in a fight
I couldn’t believe Horodecki did that when I was watching that fight. WTF was he thinking turning his back and walking away in the middle of the fight? The Cowboy destroys the baby-faced Canuck and it isn’t even close.
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