Corey Hill (1-0) will make his Octagon debut against Joe Veres (4-2) at UFC Fight Night 12 on January 23. Ken Pavia — the manager for Veres — confirmed the booking in a recent post on the UnderGround Forum.
Hill has not competed since his stint on season five of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), losing to eventual 155-pound tournament winner Nate Diaz via submission (triangle choke) in the quarterfinals. Because of his on-screen personality, rawness and physical attributes (he’s 6′4″), Hill is one of the more intriguing prospects to emerge from the TUF series.
And he only has one professional mixed martial arts fight to his credit (he fibbed his way onto the show, declaring that he has four wins against zero defeats). Remember, Hill was supposed to fight at TUF 5 Finale in June; however, he suffered a rib injury during that forced him off the card.
Veres actually fought on that same card (UFN 11) against Gray Maynard … for less than 10 seconds. Nine, to be precise. The three-time NCAA Division II All-American from Ashland University never got the chance to demonstrate his wrestling skills — or anything else for that matter.
He’ll look to change that against Hill during the SpikeTV special.
For the latest UFC Fight Night 12 fight card click here.
(Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “Mr. NC-17″ for the assist.)
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A lw match up of 6′4 Corey vs 5′6(i think) Joe Veres..should be intresting.
Corey Hill II: The Return of Buddy Rowe
TUF matches don’t count toward a fighter’s pro record so that should read: Corey Hill 0-0
[quote comment=”219093″]TUF matches don’t count toward a fighter’s pro record so that should read: Corey Hill 0-0[/quote]
We know that, thanks. We consistently use Sherdog.com to report fighter records. There, he’s 1-0.
Joe Veres will get knocked out in… 1 MINUTE 12 SECONDS.
Thats my prediction.
Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.
[quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
Is this a joke? The UFC can’t seriously be thinking about running Gurgel out against anyone can they? He spent 10 minutes as a punching bag to a guy that Kill-Flo destroyed in the first round. And Halverson’s career in the UFC took less time than it took me to pour my beer into a glass. If I wanted to see 15 minutes of slapping and hair-pulling I’d go to a low-class nudie joint.
[quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
I personally like watching Gurgel fight, and nobody really got a chance to see Halverson, so this is a good undercard fight. NC17 - you’re heading out for this one again, eh? I’d love to see another write up…cheers from Canada…have fun…
[quote comment=”219093″]TUF matches don’t count toward a fighter’s pro record so that should read: Corey Hill 0-0[/quote]
Actually he is 1-0 his 1 fight was not in the UFC
Another who cares snoozefest. Any fight with Big Bird in I tune out.
I for one have been waiting and wondering when the MMA world would see Corey “the Story” Hill again. This guy is fun, entertaining and just getting started! Hope we get to see “Buddy Rowe” on TV and not pushed back to a non televised fight.
meh
Who is Hill training with now? I remember he was offered a spot in Hughes’ new camp but he refused the offer.
[quote comment=”219182″]Who is Hill training with now? I remember he was offered a spot in Hughes’ new camp but he refused the offer.[/quote]
I saw that he was training with a prominent camp, I just cant remember witch one. It may have been team hughes I cant remember right now.
This guy is as raw as they come. At 6′4, he can become a monster in the 155 lb. division. Everyone he fights will be looking to take his lanky ass down, becuase no 155 ers will want to stand and trade with him, not that he is an amazing striker, its that his reach advantage is unherd of at 155. He looks like a hard worker. With that right camp, who knows he can become a force at 155 in the next year or 2.
I saw that Corey was not training but watching old Tyson fights at a local bar, it may have been lumbar serra the multi-disc fracture terror, but let’s not split hairs over this.
This guy is as well-done in as they come. at 6′4 he can become a basketball player, but that would mean aguiring agility and speed.
We all know reach is more of a determing factor in boxing not in MMA as much. He looks like a deer in head lights not a cement worker. (picture corey with antlers and a red nose photo shopped in!!!!
Maybe with an extra 55 lbs durinf the “holidays including kwanza he may be something by moving up in weight to WW.
Hey I like BIG BIRD HILL, but I have no interest in watching him compete against guys that are destined to lose. Anti-climatic bout.
I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 ‘underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6′4″ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.
[quote comment=”219241″]I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 ‘underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6′4″ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.[/quote]
Cosign- I wasn’t impressed with him when he was on the show. I don’t even know how he got to be on TUF (he’s got alot of balls turning Hughes down) and I have no interest in seeing him fight.
[quote post=”4021″]I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 “underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6″²4″³ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.
Cosign- I wasn’t impressed with him when he was on the show. I don’t even know how he got to be on TUF (he’s got alot of balls turning Hughes down) and I have no interest in seeing him fight. [/quote]
WHAT!?! You guys are crazy. His fight with Nate showed alot about him. He was picking Nate apart on the feet with inly like 3 weeks training until he got overly cocky and went for a takedown. i think with the right training he could become a big force in the LW division.
[quote post=”4021″]WHAT!?! You guys are crazy. His fight with Nate showed alot about him. He was picking Nate apart on the feet with inly like 3 weeks training until he got overly cocky and went for a takedown. i think with the right training he could become a big force in the LW division. [/quote]
Beating Nate for a few minutes while standing means nothing. Nate was like a lick over 21 years old. He is not know for his stand up game, rather his ground game. What his Corey known for? Not the ground, so I’ll assume its his standup - which I, and no one was impressed with. Of course, he hadn’t had any training yet, but the fact that he got on the show just goes to show how little research the UFC does on the contestants for TUF. Every person trying out and being considered to be on TUF should have their fighting records looked into and verified. If it was truely a professional fight, there IS a record of it that can be found. Did the UFC really see potential UFC careers in guys like Wayne Weems, Kerry Schall, Joe Scarola, Monstah Lobstah? And the list goes on and on.
[quote comment=”219112″][quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
Is this a joke? The UFC can’t seriously be thinking about running Gurgel out against anyone can they? He spent 10 minutes as a punching bag to a guy that Kill-Flo destroyed in the first round. And Halverson’s career in the UFC took less time than it took me to pour my beer into a glass. If I wanted to see 15 minutes of slapping and hair-pulling I’d go to a low-class nudie joint.[/quote]
I dunno what your beef is with Gurgel. The guy always has exciting fights and always pours his soul out for the crowd. Sure, his gameplan is stupid, but he does always have a good fights, and an incredible heart.
[quote post=”4021″]Beating Nate for a few minutes while standing means nothing. Nate was like a lick over 21 years old. He is not know for his stand up game, rather his ground game. What his Corey known for? Not the ground, so I’ll assume its his standup - which I, and no one was impressed with. Of course, he hadn’t had any training yet, but the fact that he got on the show just goes to show how little research the UFC does on the contestants for TUF. Every person trying out and being considered to be on TUF should have their fighting records looked into and verified. If it was truely a professional fight, there IS a record of it that can be found. Did the UFC really see potential UFC careers in guys like Wayne Weems, Kerry Schall, Joe Scarola, Monstah Lobstah? And the list goes on and on. [/quote]
Even though isnt known for his standup hes been training MMA for years. So i think if a guy off the street with barely a months training starts smashing the guy with years worth of training i would think that it would be a little impressive. I dont think that everybody that goes into the ultimate fighter has to have like a 10-0 record to be put in the show. To me it looks like they hit the Jackpot with this guy. He learns quickly and it would be hard to do damage to him ont top cause hes so tall. He has plenty of potential.
[quote comment=”219355″][quote comment=”219112″][quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
Is this a joke? The UFC can’t seriously be thinking about running Gurgel out against anyone can they? He spent 10 minutes as a punching bag to a guy that Kill-Flo destroyed in the first round. And Halverson’s career in the UFC took less time than it took me to pour my beer into a glass. If I wanted to see 15 minutes of slapping and hair-pulling I’d go to a low-class nudie joint.[/quote]
I dunno what your beef is with Gurgel. The guy always has exciting fights and always pours his soul out for the crowd. Sure, his gameplan is stupid, but he does always have a good fights, and an incredible heart.[/quote]
My problem with the guy is I hate stupid fighters that don’t improve because they’re incapable of switching gears… I really like Franklin, and I think Franklin sticking with Gurgel holds him back from becoming a better fighter. Rich needs to part ways with Gurgel and go to a some place like X-treme Couture and work on his wrestling for at least 1 year… or hell’ even bring Gurgel along as his Chihuahua mascot.
[quote comment=”219241″]I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 ‘underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6′4″ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.[/quote]
VM, what’s up?.. what do you mean never training in a single discipline? and what’s this about training in at least 100 underground fights?..lol you’re kidding right?
Corey Hill was a stud wrestler… many tough MMA fighters and champions come from wrestling backgrounds without any other types of experience… I could name quite a few, but hey, maybe you n’ Chuck were out partying and were hitting nyquil shots or something… you get a pass on that one.
In 1997, the Springstead alum capped one of the area’s best wrestling careers by winning a second straight state title. He was perfect his final two seasons as an Eagle. He was Springstead’s first All-American and, at 6 feet, 4 inches and 150 pounds, an athletic prodigy.
“He was a baaaaad boy,” said Bob Levija, his high school coach. “He could have wrestled anywhere in college. He was that good.”
Corey Hill 28 years old.
[quote comment=”219355″][quote comment=”219112″][quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
Is this a joke? The UFC can’t seriously be thinking about running Gurgel out against anyone can they? He spent 10 minutes as a punching bag to a guy that Kill-Flo destroyed in the first round. And Halverson’s career in the UFC took less time than it took me to pour my beer into a glass. If I wanted to see 15 minutes of slapping and hair-pulling I’d go to a low-class nudie joint.[/quote]
I dunno what your beef is with Gurgel. The guy always has exciting fights and always pours his soul out for the crowd. Sure, his gameplan is stupid, but he does always have a good fights, and an incredible heart.[/quote]
You got to be kidding me Mr. NC-17! You said that he was this winner, who chooses to stand and bang because he wants to please the fans and he has as much heart, if not more than Randy Couture, matter of fact I said he maybe the stupidest fighter in the UFC and you said he wasn’t stupid! So now he just thinks stupidly? Dude, you can’t be wishy-washy about your comments, you will lose credibility and face, but then again Champ, you’re the guy that said that winning TUF wasn’t a big deal and you could have made it to the finals!
[quote comment=”219182″]Who is Hill training with now? I remember he was offered a spot in Hughes’ new camp but he refused the offer.[/quote]
i know jeremy horn had made an offer to train him, if he turned that down he is as crazy as he is funny looking.
[quote comment=”219355″][quote comment=”219112″][quote comment=”219104″]Jorge Gurgel vs. John Havelson (you know that one guy who got his ass whooped by Roger Huerta in like 12 seconds?)
UFC 82.
YES!!!
Team Gurgel. Now we need Rich Franklin.[/quote]
Is this a joke? The UFC can’t seriously be thinking about running Gurgel out against anyone can they? He spent 10 minutes as a punching bag to a guy that Kill-Flo destroyed in the first round. And Halverson’s career in the UFC took less time than it took me to pour my beer into a glass. If I wanted to see 15 minutes of slapping and hair-pulling I’d go to a low-class nudie joint.[/quote]
I dunno what your beef is with Gurgel. The guy always has exciting fights and always pours his soul out for the crowd. Sure, his gameplan is stupid, but he does always have a good fights, and an incredible heart.[/quote]
NC-17: Great point…gurgel isnt the smartest fighter but he has one of the biggest hearts. I think he is so conscious about putting on a good show for the fans, that he throws out his game plan and tries to make it exciting…causing him to become a punching bag (in some occasions), however this guy is a warrior, and he is one of the few fighters who wants to put on a good show for us, than to win….. Gotta repect Gurgel!
[quote comment=”219241″]I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 ‘underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6′4″ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.[/quote]
“his life would be in danger”…heheheheheheehehe
News Flash people…To compete in a sport like MMA you always have heart, you have to have it. “He’s got a lot of heart” this is the most OVERUSED and lamest comment on this site! If your favorite fighter has only heart than he doesn’t stand a chance, read the names of the fighters on the left side of this page, they all have heart. Skill, agility, listening to your corner, ability to think on your feet and common sense play a major role.
I like an exciting fight, hell who doesn’t? But when you back a guy like Jorge Gurgel and his only attribute in the fight game is “He’s got a ton of heart” it’s a sad day for you and for him because he just won’t make it in this sport!
Hill has plenty of ground game and being a champion wrestler to boot. When someone like J Horn rolls around with a guy and says that He sees limitless potenial and asks ole “Buddy Rowe” to train with him should be a clue as to what Corey’s capable of! DUH!
[quote comment=”219241″]I don’t see Corey Hill ever being a factor in the LW division. By the way, how old is he, I don’t remember, isn’t he like 26 or something? I don’t know. I think someone that has never trained in a single discipline and hasn’t been in at least 100 ‘underground fights’ or ’street fights’ can even consider picking up MMA, especially at the UFC caliber, as a hobby. To be honest with you all, I think that if Corey Hill was fighting someone ranked in the Top 15 of the division, that his LIFE would be in danger. MMA is not a sport that you just play around. If he’s looking to have fun and play, pick up bowling.
Of course a 6′4″ LW makes for an interesting match up, but he has ZERO skill and his goofy style makes Rashad’s style look text book. Can you imagine Corey Hill fighting Sean Sherk? There would be a 1 foot hight advantage that wouldn’t even be a factor. Corey would be on the ground bleeding perfusely until he tapped, the ref stopped the fight, or he bled to death.
Don’t get me wrong, I will be rooting for Corey because I find him entertaining, but in more of a spectacle way.[/quote]
Actually I am pretty sure he is 28 or 29 years old. I could be wrong though. He didnt even mknow who jeremy Horn was… curious to see his fight as well…. they gave him a chump, so if he cant beat this guy, he aint beating anybody.
[quote comment=”220111″]News Flash people…To compete in a sport like MMA you always have heart, you have to have it. “He’s got a lot of heart” this is the most OVERUSED and lamest comment on this site! If your favorite fighter has only heart than he doesn’t stand a chance, read the names of the fighters on the left side of this page, they all have heart. Skill, agility, listening to your corner, ability to think on your feet and common sense play a major role.
I like an exciting fight, hell who doesn’t? But when you back a guy like Jorge Gurgel and his only attribute in the fight game is “He’s got a ton of heart” it’s a sad day for you and for him because he just won’t make it in this sport![/quote]
Whoa hold up….He has got more than heart. He has like 8 Brazilian Ju jitsu schools or something…He just rather bang it out and be entertaining than take it to the ground. Yes I will admit it…Stupid, However very entertaining..and in my book that makes him OK with me. He is the perfect gate keeper for 155 lb division.
Throw him to huerta