MMA Fighters Who Traded Books for Blood

by Heir to the Throne on May 14, 2010

The phenomenal thing about athletics, much like pornography, is that some of the surging start begin their rise to the top at such a young age.  We compiled a list of MMA fighters that are still young enough to be a college student; however, are too busy fighting to become a World Champion.

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JON JONES


Tale of The Tape

  • D.O.B. July 19, 1987
  • Record. 9-0-0
  • Height. 6’4″
  • Weight. 205

Notes: This bad-ass is only 21 and has already beaten seasoned UFC veterans such as Andre Gusmao, and Stephan Bonnar. If you dont know who he is, check out his fight with Bonnar and you will see some never before seen crazy sick moves.


DAN LAUZON

Tale of The Tape

  • D.O.B. March 30, 1988
  • Record. 12-2-0
  • Height. 5’10″
  • Weight. 155

Notes: Brother of UFC veteran Joe Lauzon, Dan is the youngest fighter to have ever have competed in the UFC, losing to Spencer Fisher. After the demise of Affliction the UFC has signed him once again to compete in its famed octagon.


CHRIS HORODECKI


Tale of The Tape

  • D.O.B. September 24, 1987
  • Record. 13-1-0
  • Height. 5’9″
  • Weight. 155

Notes: Former IFL Lightweight Champion. This hard hitting 21 year old striker has been around the big leagues since he was 18 with most of his victories coming by way of K.O. or TKO


ROGER HUERTA


Tale of The Tape

  • D.O.B. May 20, 1983
  • Record. 20-2-1
  • Height. 5’9″
  • Weight. 155


Notes: This Sports Illustrated cover boy may be older than the rest, but he has made it public that he intends to finish his remaining credits so he may graduate with a Bachelors degree from Augsburg college. With a life story that is fit for an Oscar worthy movie this guy is as bad ass as it gets. Check out his fight with Leonard Garcia and Clay Guida.

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