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. 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. 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.
3. Dan Hornbuckle submits Tyler Stinson
On April 22, 2010 Dan Hornbuckle faced Tyler Stinson in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and Stinson was 24 with a record of 18-5. Hornbuckle was on a 4-fight winning streak and Stinson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hornbuckle submitted Tyler Stinson via triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Dan Hornbuckle loses to Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision
On October 20, 2013 Dan Hornbuckle defended his DEEP welterweight title against Ryo Chonan. Hornbuckle was 32 years old with a record of 24-6, and Chonan was 37 with a record of 21-13. Hornbuckle was coming off a loss, while Chonan was coming off a win. Hornbuckle lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Chonan.
5. Dan Hornbuckle submits Steve Carl
On May 20, 2010 Dan Hornbuckle faced Steve Carl in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 29 years old with a record of 20-2, and Carl was 25 with a record of 13-1. Hornbuckle was on a 5-fight winning streak and Carl was on a 8-fight winning streak. Hornbuckle submitted Steve Carl via kimura in the 1st round.