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Can't escape torturous third round
Horie lost to Hakeem Dawodu via TKO (head kick) at 4:09 of Round 3 at UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Horie started the fight on a high note, darting in and out while stinging his opponent with strikes, but after a while it became clear that he was looking for the same overhand shot time and time again, which allowed the slick Dawodu to get his head off the center line and work his game before pouring on the offense in the final frame. Horie is clearly a fast and powerful kickboxer, but the lack of diversity and clear predilection towards countering could hurt him at the highest level. He falls to 8-2 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Horie started the fight on a high note, darting in and out while stinging his opponent with strikes, but after a while it became clear that he was looking for the same overhand shot time and time again, which allowed the slick Dawodu to get his head off the center line and work his game before pouring on the offense in the final frame. Horie is clearly a fast and powerful kickboxer, but the lack of diversity and clear predilection towards countering could hurt him at the highest level. He falls to 8-2 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Making UFC debut vs. Dawodu
Horie will make his UFC debut on July 27 when he faces off against Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 240 in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
Horie is 8-1 as a pro, and he's coming off a two-fight win streak. Most recently, he took down Hiroshige Tanaka at Pancrase 303 by a right hook knockout. Dawodu is 2-1 since joining UFC and most recently defeated Kyle Bochniak via split decision.
Horie is 8-1 as a pro, and he's coming off a two-fight win streak. Most recently, he took down Hiroshige Tanaka at Pancrase 303 by a right hook knockout. Dawodu is 2-1 since joining UFC and most recently defeated Kyle Bochniak via split decision.