after watching him fight quite a few times i have to say horodecki has some of the best all round striking in mma hands down, not like some guys who work only the hands, kicks or clinch (i.e. knees/elbows).
horodecki is the real deal standing, w/possibly the exception of spencer fisher; who def focuses on the hands moreso than anything else, i don't feel anyone is messing w/chris in regards to standup.
supposedly the ifl has grossly inferior competition which i don't think is true, maybe they are below the top tier; but the guys they have at 155 are comparable to the 2nd/3rd tier fighters in the ufc.
horodecki is a very complete strikers, he uses knees, punches, low/mid/high kicks; he can press the action, counter punch, be def (using footwork, headmovement, hands, arms), punches in combinations, sets up shots, picks his shots, the full array of punches (cross, jab, hook, uppercut, straight punches)
as good as many of the guys in ufc are thought of, i legitimately don't think there are too many guys who could eff throw hands w/horodecki; im not saying his all round game is the best, its not bad to be honest. But his standup to me is very crisp, flexible and eff; the biggest issue i see is his lack of power and lack of durability, i feel the bigger punchers can put him down if they get to him. But tech i think he has alot of dimensions and skills
an his footwork and angles are soo sharp; i don't know what tompkins teaches these guys, but horodeck is a beast standing.
im not saying he can't tighten up his strikes or be a little more elusive, esp given his penchant for being drawn into brawls; but the man is nice w/the hands and feet. I don't see too many 155 period who i say showcase better strategy tech and application.
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horodecki is the real deal standing, w/possibly the exception of spencer fisher; who def focuses on the hands moreso than anything else, i don't feel anyone is messing w/chris in regards to standup.
supposedly the ifl has grossly inferior competition which i don't think is true, maybe they are below the top tier; but the guys they have at 155 are comparable to the 2nd/3rd tier fighters in the ufc.
horodecki is a very complete strikers, he uses knees, punches, low/mid/high kicks; he can press the action, counter punch, be def (using footwork, headmovement, hands, arms), punches in combinations, sets up shots, picks his shots, the full array of punches (cross, jab, hook, uppercut, straight punches)
as good as many of the guys in ufc are thought of, i legitimately don't think there are too many guys who could eff throw hands w/horodecki; im not saying his all round game is the best, its not bad to be honest. But his standup to me is very crisp, flexible and eff; the biggest issue i see is his lack of power and lack of durability, i feel the bigger punchers can put him down if they get to him. But tech i think he has alot of dimensions and skills
an his footwork and angles are soo sharp; i don't know what tompkins teaches these guys, but horodeck is a beast standing.
im not saying he can't tighten up his strikes or be a little more elusive, esp given his penchant for being drawn into brawls; but the man is nice w/the hands and feet. I don't see too many 155 period who i say showcase better strategy tech and application.
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