Roger Huerta hints at moving up to 170 lbs; GSP to 185?
Here’s a new video from our friends at MMA Rated featuring Roger Huerta talking about his status as a top lightweight contender in the UFC, his plans to eventually move up to 170 lbs. and also about Georges St. Pierre moving to 185 lbs. sooner than later. All very interesting. Read More →
Huerta confirms fight is for title shot
Roger Huerta and Kenny Florian will be squaring off at UFC 87. It was expected that the winner of the match-up would receive the next title shot against B.J. Penn. Huerta verified the rumor. We have been told that the winner of the fight will be the number one contender for the title,” Huerta said. Should Huerta emerge victorious, he would receive the shot at Penn. Even though Penn would be... [Read More...]
One On One With Roger Huerta (video)
Our friends at MMARated.com recently conducted a video interview with Roger Huerta and Arianny Celeste. Huerta talked about his time off from the Octagon, Kenny Florian, fighting in August, and his friendship with Arianny. Read More →
Kenny Florian vs Roger Huerta at UFC 87
While DREAM is no doubt trying to finalize their card in the last 8 hours before the show, MMAWeekly is reporting the UFC is already booking for August with Kenny Florian vs Roger Huerta. The fight comes as a surprise to no one but it’s nice to finally have confirmation after months of speculation. Many thought this was the card the fight would appear on as it takes place in the Huerta stomping... [Read More...]
Report: Roger Huerta to return at UFC 87
This comes from the folks at MMA Madness: MMAmadness’ own Ryan McKinnell has learned exclusively from a very reliable source, that UFC Lightweight superstar Roger Huerta will be making his Octagon return in Minneapolis on the UFC’s August card. An opponent has yet to be announced. Let the speculation begin… Sounds about right for him to make his return. Plus, he trains and lives in... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian Wants Roger Huerta Next
From The Fight Network: “One fight I think that could be a blockbuster fight in the lightweight division is me and Roger Huerta,” Florian said. “I think that’s an incredibly marketable fight, a fight that could be the hottest fight right now in the lightweight division.” I believe that yours truly said that this fight would be perfect for Florian’s next matchup to determine the number... [Read More...]
TUF 6 Finale peaks with 2.9 million viewers during Guida vs. Huerta
Spike TV issued a press release on Tuesday afternoon to call attention to the ratings for Saturday’s telecast of the live season finale for the sixth season on The Ultimate Fighter. And the ratings are solid. The average rating for the three hour telecast was a 1.8 (1.7 million viewers) with a 2.7 rating (769,000) with males between the ages of 18-34, a 2.8 rating (471,00) with males between... [Read More...]
Victorious Huerta Saw Stars in Fight with Guida
Though Roger Huerta pulled out the stunning third-round submission against opponent Clay Guida, Huerta admits that he was rocked a number of times in the bout: “I was hurt. He rocked me, man” Huerta said. “I was slightly knocked out but I knew what was going on. I just heard this ringing, and it was the weirdest thing, all I saw was all this hair, I didn’t know if it was a human... [Read More...]
Sam Caplan’s Complete Breakdown of live season finale for sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter
First things first, last night’s finale was simply awesome. The fights between Jon Koppenhaver vs. Jared Rollins and Clay Guida vs. Roger Huerta were so good they could have carried a show by themselves. But to get two matches like that on the same card is simply amazing. I hope Dana White is in the Christmas spirit and gives all four guys a $40,000 match of the night bonus. Now, let’s... [Read More...]
Guida vs. Huerta could happen at TUF 6 finale: MMAJunkie.com
Kenny Florian is an awesome radio guest for multiple reasons. For one, he’s a student of the game and can articulate his points very well. Two, he’s outspoken. If you listened to this past weekend’s edition of Inside the Cage Radio, he basically called Gomi overrated (which I agree with). And third, he gave us some good tidbits. First, he told us he wouldn’t be fighting again... [Read More...]
Report: Roger Huerta could fight on Dec. 29
Caleb Newby of 411Mania.com is reporting that he spoke to UFC lightweight fighter Roger Huerta during a regional MMA show in Minneapolis last night. According to Newby, Huerta indicated he’s involved in final negotiations to fight on the UFC’s Dec. 29 card that’s expected to be held in Vegas. No opponent has been discussed as of yet. Read More →
New UFC matchups rumored/reported
MMAWeekly.com had added a bout between Roger Huerta and Alberto Crane to its rumors section under the card for UFC 74 on August 25. UFCJunkie.com is also reporting that Nate Diaz’s opponent at Fight Night 11 on September 19 in Junior Assuncao. Read More →
Huerta to keep training in Minneapolis
UFC lightweight contender Roger Huerta stated on a special pre-UFC 73 edition of The Scott Ferrall Show on Sirius Satellite Radio that he’s decided to return to train in Minneapolis full time with former UFC middleweight champion Dave Menne. Huerta mentioned that he had been considering a move to Las Vegas to train at Xtreme Couture with Randy Couture on a regular basis and that going to LA to... [Read More...]
Thoughts on tonight’s TUF 5 finale…
After a strong show last night from Strikeforce and EliteXC, I’m in the mood for more MMA and am looking forward to tonight’s live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. I believe four matches are scheduled to be televised but I only have time to give my thoughts on the main three. B.J. Penn vs. Jens Pulver – I will be rooting for Pulver all the way in this... [Read More...]
Fighter claims he’s fighting Roger Huerta
The Wolfpack MMA fight team has said via its official MySpace page that team member Doug Evans will fight Roger Huerta at the live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on June 23. Neither Huerta or the UFC have commented on this matter. Read More →
Report: Huerta off UFC 74 card
UFCJunkie.com is reporting that Roger Huerta has been moved from the UFC 74 card in July to the live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on June 23. No opponent has been named. So we’re going to get the lightweight final, Huerta, and Jens Pulver vs. B.J. Penn? That sounds pretty awesome. The full story from UFCJunkie.com can be found at: http://ufcjunkie.com/2007/06/07/ufcjunkiecom-exclusive-roger-huerta-dropped-from-ufc-74-added-to-the-ultimate-fighter-5-finale/#comments Read More →
