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Rumor: Chris Horodecki vs. Dan Lauzon at Affliction's "Day of Reckoning"

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Since it was announced that Chris Horodecki had signed a three-fight deal with Affliction, there's been much speculation on just who the former IFL fighter could square off against at their October 11th "Day of Reckoning" show. After all, the bulk of the 155-pound division's Top 10 talent lies largely in Zuffa-owned territories or Japanese organizations, and Horodecki is the only lightweight currently under contract to the upstart promotion.

 

Now MMATraining.com reports that Affliction is considering Dan Lauzon - a one-off UFC fighter and younger brother of current UFC contender Joe Lauzon - as an opponent for "The Polish Hammer." Since dropping his lone big-show bout to Spencer Fisher in October of 2006, the 20-year-old Lauzon has gone on a 6-1 run, including a current six-fight winning streak which has seen him tearing through competition in the main events of cards from Massachusetts-based World Championship Fighting. A match against Horodecki would be a decided leap from the calibre of opponent Lauzon has faced of late, but it would also be an opportunity to redeem himself on the big stage against a highly-touted prospect who appeared somewhat gunshy following his first career loss.

A pair of Lauzon fight videos (one pre- and one post-UFC) are under the cut.

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Dan Lauzon vs. Wayne Harnois - 9/21/2007

Dan Lauzon vs. Dyrell Walker - 8/5/2006

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Since it was announced that Chris Horodecki had signed a three-fight deal with Affliction, there’s been much speculation on just who the former IFL titlist could square off against at their October 11th “Day of Reckoning” show.

Chris Horodecki never had an IFL title. He fought for the belt vs Ryan Schultz and got his face pounded into the mat.

by Scotty87 on Aug 17, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A good move by Affliction

Regardless of his one loss, Horodecki is a good pickup. He has talent, and a good image. UFC’s 155 division is stacked, and I don’t know how big of an impact he would have made. But they should have at least tried to land him, or tried to get him into the WEC.

by Cmad77 on Aug 17, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Horodecki is a fine fighter but this is a dumb signing for Affliction

How many PPV’s is Horodecki vs Lauzon going to sell? Not enough to justify winning the Horodecki bidding war. Same with Jay Hieron, another fine IFL fighter that Affliction stupidly outbid everyone on. Who are these guys going to fight? It does nothing long term for Affliction except waste money and nothing for the fighters except give them short term pay checks.

by Kid Nate on Aug 17, 2008 2:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just don't get it

From all reports Affliction paid a nice sum of money to get him. Just Another signing that cost Affliction alot of loot they should not of not spent. Keep putting those nails in the coffin Tom, Sure a great pick up for us hard core fans to watch but sorry we don’t sell PPV’s. also who the hell is he going to fight after this they have no one else ???

by Shocbomb on Aug 17, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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