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Dan Hornbuckle

Dan Hornbuckle

“The Handler”
MMA record: 26-9 (22)
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Mahomet, Illinois, U.S.

Best fights of Dan Hornbuckle

Over 17 years as a professional, Dan Hornbuckle has compiled a 26-9 (22) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Dan Hornbuckle KOs Akihiro Gono

    On August 2, 2009 Dan Hornbuckle faced Akihiro Gono in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 28 years old with a record of 17-2, and Gono was 34 with a record of 29-14-7. Hornbuckle was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Gono was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hornbuckle stopped Akihiro Gono via KO in the 3rd round.

  2. 2. Dan Hornbuckle defeats Yuya Shirai

    On April 26, 2013 Dan Hornbuckle fought Yuya Shirai for the DEEP welterweight title. Hornbuckle was 32 years old with a record of 23-5, and Shirai was 33 with a record of 23-12-1. Both Hornbuckle and Shirai were coming off a win. Hornbuckle won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.