Roger Huerta
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Roger Huerta is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican and Salvadoran descent currently fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight promotion where he competes in the Lightweight division.
In May 2007, Huerta graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine to showcase its first story on the rising popularity of mixed martial arts.
Roger will also be appearing in the live action motion picture Tekken, as Miguel Caballero Rojo, due to be released in 2009.
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Name | Roger Huerta |
| Nickname | El Matador | |
| Association | N/A | |
| Weight Class | Lightweight | |
| Style | Greco-Roman Wrestling, Kick Boxing | |
| Birth Date | 6/22/1983 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
| Country | USA |
Contents |
Professional Record
| Record | 20 - 2 - 1 (Win - Loss - Draw) (1 NC) |
| Wins | 10 T(KO) 4 Submissions 4 Decisions 2 other |
| Losses | 1 Submissions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Kenny Florian | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 87: Seek and Destroy | 8/09/2008 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Clay Guida | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale | 12/08/2007 | 3 | 0:31 | |
| Win | Alberto Crane | TKO (Punches) | UFC 74: Respect | 8/25/2007 | 3 | 1:50 | |
| Win | Douglas Evans | TKO (Punches) | The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | 6/23/2007 | 2 | 3:30 | |
| Win | Leonard Garcia | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 69: Shootout | 4/07/2007 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | John Halverson | TKO (Punches) | UFC 67: All or Nothing | 2/03/2007 | 1 | 0:19 | |
| Win | Jason Dent | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn | 9/23/2006 | 3 | 5:00 | UFC debut |
| Win | Joe Camacho | TKO (Strikes) | Raze MMA: Fight Night | 4/29/2006 | 2 | 2:43 | |
| Win | Dan Swift | N/A | EC 66: Extreme Challenge 66 | 2/17/2006 | 2 | N/A | |
| Win | Lee King | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | IFC: Rumble on the Rio 2 | 10/15/2005 | 1 | 0:50 | |
| Win | Matt Wiman | Decision (Unanimous) | FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas | 9/14/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Brad Blackburn | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | IFC: Rock N' Rumble | 7/30/2005 | 3 | 2:19 | |
| Win | Kenny Jerrell | TKO (Punches) | FFC 14: Freestyle Fighting Championship 14 | 3/05/2005 | 1 | N/A | |
| No Contest | Melvin Guillard | NC (Overturned by Commission) | FFC 14: Freestyle Fighting Championship 14 | 3/05/2005 | 3 | N/A | |
| Win | Steve Kinnison | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | FFC 14: Freestyle Fighting Championship 14 | 3/05/2005 | 2 | N/A | |
| Win | Naoyuki Kotani | TKO | XFO 4: Xtreme Fighting Organization 4 | 12/03/2004 | 1 | 1:29 | |
| Win | Jake Short | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | EC 60: Extreme Challenge 60 | 11/12/2004 | 3 | 0:37 | |
| Win | Matt Brady | TKO | EC 59: Extreme Challenge 59 | 9/24/2004 | 1 | 3:12 | |
| Loss | Ryan Schultz | Submission (Verbal) | SB 36: SuperBrawl 36 | 6/18/2004 | 1 | 1:47 | |
| Win | Harris Sarmiento | TKO (Strikes) | SB 36: SuperBrawl 36 | 6/18/2004 | 3 | 2:12 | |
| Win | Mike Aina | Decision (Unanimous) | SB 36: SuperBrawl 36 | 6/18/2004 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Draw | Joe Jordan | Draw | EC 56: Extreme Challenge 56 | 3/26/2004 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Win | Shane Lavafor | TKO | EC: Best of the Best 2: Day Event | 8/02/2003 | N/A | N/A | |
| Win | Jeff Carlson | DQ | EC: Best of the Best 2: Day Event | 8/02/2003 | N/A | N/A | |
Mixed Martial Arts Career
UFC Debut
Roger Huerta was originally slated to make his UFC debut against Hermes Franca at UFC 61, but was forced to withdraw from the fight as the result of an elbow injury. He won his first six fights in the UFC, the first at UFC 63 against Jason Dent, which was declared "Fight of the Night".
Resigning with the UFC
After making a few comments to FIGHT! Magazine that spoke poorly of the UFC, it seems that Huerta has mended fences with the organization for he signed a five-fight contract on December 8, 2008.
Personal Life
Roger was adopted at the age of 19 by his english teacher from Crockett High, Jo Ramirez.
Roger attends Augsburg College where he is two credits away from receiving a degree in Business Management.
Huerta currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Huerta has numerous Tattoos. The Tribal Tattoo that covers his left chest and shoulder is reminiscent of the Tattoos that were once dawned by Māori warriors and was custom designed especially for Huerta.[citation needed] A tattoo on his right forearm reads, "God, I offer myself to Thee, to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy power, Thy love and Thy way of life. May I do Thy will always." This is the Alcoholics Anonymous third step prayer.
Acting Career
Roger will be appearing in the live action motion picture Tekken, as Miguel Caballero Rojo, due to be released in 2009.
Entrance Music
- At UFC 87, Huerta used "El Matador" by Los Fabulos Cadillacs as his entrance song.
