No rest for the weary.
UFC lightweight contender Roger Huerta is in talks to return to the Octagon on December 29, which would put a ribbon on a very busy (and perfect) 2007 thus far.
“El Matador” already has four victories to his credit this year with wins over Alberto Crane (technical knockout), Doug Evans (technical knockout), Leonard Garcia, (unanimous decision) and John Halverson (technical knockout).
And according to 411Mania.com, Huerta isn’t finished just yet.
Here’s the snip:
“At Saturday evening’s WFC MMA event in Minneapolis, Roger Huerta announced to the crowd that he is looking to have his next fight on the UFC’s December 29 event. I was able to speak to Roger for a few minutes after. He said he’d recently returned from London and is finalizing the details of the Dec. 29 date with the UFC. Huerta also stated there is no opponent lined up as of yet.”
Huerta has come a long way since his Octagon debut last year. He is now one of the most marketable fighters in the organization and has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
With a win at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on New Year’s Eve weekend Huerta would no doubt be a frontrunner to receive “Fighter of the Year” honors from the organization.
The only real knock on Huerta is that he has yet to fight a “big” name in the division. That might all change, however, before that ball drops in Times Square.
Huerta will join the pay-per-view (PPV) event that is headlined with the championship bout between 170-pound titleholder Matt Serra and challenger, Matt Hughes. Wanderlei Silva is expected to return to the Octagon that night, too, as well as Evan Tanner when he tangles with Dean Lister.
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Big deal that we don’t know who Huerta’s opponent is yet. It’s more than likely going to be another UFC newcomer whom we have never heard of anyway!
Probably will be a UFC debutee, but Guida will be ready for action by december! Would love to see it!
Huerta has heart, he is creative, and his fights are exciting to watch. That fight against the Candian was pretty wild. Bring it on!
Guida/Huerta would be an exciting match.
But seeing that they announced that Huerta is fighting again, and its not until December, I think he will be fighting against a quality UFC opponent. Huerta usually has no more than 2 monts between fights. This will undoubtedly be his longest break between fights. Could this be so that he can step up his training to fight a step up in competition? I sure hope so.
I would love to see Roger Huerta fight the winner of Tyson Griffin/Thiago Tavarez. That is assuming that Sherk gets stripped, BJ fights Stevenson for the title, and Florian/Thomas is to determine the next #1 contender to fight the winner of Penn/Stevenson. Makes sense to me…
I wonder when they will give this guy a top ten LW. Id hate to see him loose against a newcomer after all the great fights this year. I think he’s earned a real challenge.
good point UFC_FAN, i’d like to see that match-up. or tyson griffin maybe.
I would love to see it be Nate Diaz!
Huerta SI cover boy and huge favorite with the UFC brass obviously!
Diaz Tuf champ and is very popular with the casual fan.
The winner would be sitting very nicley!
This card is looking to be a BLOCKBUSTER. If anyone doesnt remember, last year this fight was Chuck-Tito2 which was the highest veiwed sporting event outside of the NFL in history. Guess they are trying to break that record with all the hype coming over TUF6 (and the two coaches who will be fighting) trying to use Serra’s mouth as publicity is a GREAT idea. Plus Huerta, Chuck.. and the international star Wandi. This show is gonna break records.
Man it seems this guys fights a alot
[quote comment=”150801″]I would love to see it be Nate Diaz!
Huerta SI cover boy and huge favorite with the UFC brass obviously!
Diaz Tuf champ and is very popular with the casual fan.
The winner would be sitting very nicley![/quote]
It wouldn’t even be close…Nate is such a rookie compared to Huerta. It would be a worse beating than Crane took. Huerta needs to proove himself against a top guy. Someone like Spencer Fisher.
[quote post=”3350″] It would be a worse beating than Crane took.[/quote]
That’s almost impossible. I seem to recall Crane being so winded at the end of Round 2 that he practically crawled on his knees back to his corner. That’s just pathetic for a UFC-calibre lightweight. If anything, at least Diaz would be match fit.
Huerta is the busiest fighter since Rampage Jackson (back in the day). He has produced very good fights so far and it would be perfect if he fought some top level competition at the Dec event.
I would prefer it to be someone who is more tested in the octagon than Diaz. I want someone that if he beats them there will be no doubt to how good Huerta is.
If Sherk is not stripped and he faces BJ, then Stevenson will be the perfect candidate for the Huerta match.
Has any one seen the Guillard Vs Huerta fight?
[quote comment=”150805″]This card is looking to be a BLOCKBUSTER. If anyone doesnt remember, last year this fight was Chuck-Tito2 which was the highest veiwed sporting event outside of the NFL in history. Guess they are trying to break that record with all the hype coming over TUF6 (and the two coaches who will be fighting) trying to use Serra’s mouth as publicity is a GREAT idea. Plus Huerta, Chuck.. and the international star Wandi. This show is gonna break records.[/quote]
Sorry just to make sure, does that also include any boxing event? If so can you post a link to where it says this? I’ll use this against someone I know in our weekly boxing vs mma debate.
[quote comment=”150814″]Sorry just to make sure, does that also include any boxing event? If so can you post a link to where it says this? I’ll use this against someone I know in our weekly boxing vs mma debate.[/quote]
You use the same internet I use, try google. Im 100% positive this includes boxing and all PPV events, including WWE events.
It was so monumental, Tito made a supposed 1million for PPV buyin bonus, and chuck made a supposed 3million… I think it was a little over 1million individual buy ins.
[quote comment=”150820″][quote comment=”150814″]Sorry just to make sure, does that also include any boxing event? If so can you post a link to where it says this? I’ll use this against someone I know in our weekly boxing vs mma debate.[/quote]
You use the same internet I use, try google. Im 100% positive this includes boxing and all PPV events, including WWE events.
It was so monumental, Tito made a supposed 1million for PPV buyin bonus, and chuck made a supposed 3million… I think it was a little over 1million individual buy ins.[/quote]
Just thought you read it some where specific, the internet is kind of a big place and google can yield millions of results and as they say everyone only remembers the winner, its easy to find the most watched event but 2nd most watched event can be more difficult.
How could he be considered for fighter of the year when all he has fought is unproven fighters with no experience in the octagon? There are a handfull of fighters Dana protects, and this guy is his most sheltered of children.
There is no way that event was the most viewed. It wasn’t even the most viewed ufc event at the time. That crown lied with Ortiz vs Shamrock 3 until ufc 75 took it. Keep in mind far more people will watch an event if it is free.
UFC 75 ratings/numbers (5.6 million during title fight)
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=4677&zoneid=4
UFC 66 ppv buys (approx 1,050,000)
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3520&zoneid=3
Forgot to add ratings for Ortiz vs Shamrock 3. It didn’t have the ratings ufc 75 reached later, but it did have more viewers for it’s main event with 5.7 million
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortiz_vs._Shamrock_3:_The_Final_Chapter
Well since Fisher vs Edgar is in November, Sherk and Penn supposed to fight, Stevenson fighting Penn if Sherk is denied, Florian and Din this week I think Guida would have to be the man. It seems as if he is fighting a lot lately as well. Neither of these dudes ever gas, they both can take some shots, both solid on the ground sounds like an awesome bout.
[quote comment=”150810″][quote comment=”150801″]It wouldn’t even be close…Nate is such a rookie compared to Huerta. It would be a worse beating than Crane took. Huerta needs to proove himself against a top guy. Someone like Spencer Fisher.[/quote]
I’d love to see Huerta vs. Fisher, or even Huerta vs. Stout. This guy’s going to have to eventually fight an established LW, or fans will consider him another Bisping — which Huerta is dangerously close to becoming now.
Just for the record, I like Bisping (as a MW once he gets his head straight) and think Huerta might be a contender for LW champ as long as BJ Penn leaves the division. I don’t want to come off as a Bisping/Huerta hater. Huerta’s tough as nails and always comes in shape. I don’t blame him at all for the UFC’s choices. The dude carries himself very well and I hope he’s successful because we need more MMA fighters like him to help legitimize our still burgeoning sport.
One thing I don’t understand though, is why everyone keeps mentioning the SI cover. I never read that issue, but it seems to me that while the UFC mentions Huerta as “the first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated” every chance they get, it’s not like Huerta was a feature was he? It seems to me that the cover star was really MMA in general, and that Huerta’s image was really just consequential. I’m assuming that the SI editor happened to see a photo shot through the cage links, showing a handsome fighter about to throw a savage front kick, which happens to look very brutal. I don’t know, correct me if I’m wrong. I would understand those comments if Huerta appeared on the cover in a Superman stance (standing upright, facing the camera with fists on hip) or something but as it stands now, that cover to me is more representative of mixed martial arts as a whole rather than any one fighter.
To keep talking about Huerta “gracing” the cover of SI would be like me boasting the same thing if I were sitting at a basketball game and were caught in the shot as a player was dribbling past me.
Does anyone know if SI had a feature article on Huerta inside?
[quote comment=”150835″]Forgot to add ratings for Ortiz vs Shamrock 3. It didn’t have the ratings ufc 75 reached later, but it did have more viewers for it’s main event with 5.7 million
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortiz_vs._Shamrock_3:_The_Final_Chapter/quote
I’m pretty sure the record it broke was in PPV views including Tyson fights (which were the original record holders if I’m not mistaken). Not like public sports on TV views. Although I did hear that the tito vs shamrock 3 had more views than the NBA play off game that same night (or something also those lines). All that is still huge for UFC.
Yohn, you got it…
I was trying to remember without looking at the numbers. Tito-Chuck2 was the biggest ppv in history and the shamrock-ortiz3 fight was the most watched non-nfl sporting event I beleive.
Nobody cares to see Huera fight a nobody again. Put him up against a top 10 competitor.
[quote post=”3350″]To keep talking about Huerta “gracing” the cover of SI would be like me boasting the same thing if I were sitting at a basketball game and were caught in the shot as a player was dribbling past me.
Does anyone know if SI had a feature article on Huerta inside? [/quote]
I read the article. It wasn’t a feature on any one fighter. It was about the meteoric rise in popularity of UFC and MMA in general, while balancing it with concerns about safety and brutality.
The cover photo was from just outside the cage with Huerta’s opponent’s back against the cage. Huerta was coming in with a knee strike.
I like this Huerta/Diaz talk! Dana, make it so.
Huerta needs to fight somebody good this time. Im tired of seeing him beat on lesser fighters. Lets see how he does against better competition.
Dec showdown ufc has some options for huerta.
Huerta vs. joe stevenson- joe lauzon- clay guida-
I think the winner of din and ken should fight for the title against BJ not stevenson.
[quote post=”3350″]This card is looking to be a BLOCKBUSTER. If anyone doesnt remember, last year this fight was Chuck-Tito2 which was the highest veiwed sporting event outside of the NFL in history.[/quote]
Woooahh. Wait a minute. That can NOT be right. You are saying that more people watched Chuck-Tito 2 than any World Series in history. I actually think that a casual Yankees/Red Sox regular season game has a bigger audience than even Chuck-Tito 2. Even the NBA, c’mon. I mean I guarantee that more people were tuning in to see Magic/Bird than Chuck/Tito.
[quote post=”3350″]One thing I don’t understand though, is why everyone keeps mentioning the SI cover. I never read that issue, but it seems to me that while the UFC mentions Huerta as “the first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated” every chance they get, it’s not like Huerta was a feature was he? It seems to me that the cover star was really MMA in general, and that Huerta’s image was really just consequential. I’m assuming that the SI editor happened to see a photo shot through the cage links, showing a handsome fighter about to throw a savage front kick, which happens to look very brutal. I don’t know, correct me if I’m wrong. I would understand those comments if Huerta appeared on the cover in a Superman stance (standing upright, facing the camera with fists on hip) or something but as it stands now, that cover to me is more representative of mixed martial arts as a whole rather than any one fighter.
To keep talking about Huerta “gracing” the cover of SI would be like me boasting the same thing if I were sitting at a basketball game and were caught in the shot as a player was dribbling past me. [/quote]
Great point Doug.
Actually, I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated back in 2002. It was the first season after 9/11, and the New York Giants had the Thursday night NFL season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The cover of the issue of SI was of the entire field during the national anthem with the Giant flag on the field. I was sitting top deck, 48 yard line, 3rd row, 2nd seat in. For Real. I’m not making it up. I still have the cover at home, and with a magnifiying glass you can see what I’m wearing. I’m actually pretty easy to find because I’m right next to this super huge fat guy wearing a white Jason Sehorn jersey.
LOL. The memories…
[quote comment=”150801″]I would love to see it be Nate Diaz!
Huerta SI cover boy and huge favorite with the UFC brass obviously!
Diaz Tuf champ and is very popular with the casual fan.
The winner would be sitting very nicley![/quote]
screw that i want to see it be nick diaz, bring back nick diaz and put him in the lw division, that would be a real test for ol roger…plus nick diaz was talking shit about huerta in a recent interview he did…
I agree with those who say Huerta vs Guida. They could play monopoly against each other and it would be exciting to watch.
It also makes sense, as Dana has stated Huerta doesn’t need anymore tune up fights before going against the big dogs. Who better than to face him than Guida? Guida is quickly becoming very popular, so if he comes in and bursts Huerta’s bubble, it isn’t that bad of a loss. Having a guy as exciting as Guida as a contender would be a big plus.
And if Huerta can take out Guida, he will finally gain some respect from the hardcore fans. So you basically have a fight that is almost guaranteed to be fight of the night, with favorable results either way. Win-win situation imo
if huerta fights quida then huerta is gonna lose, guida would out work him and either pound him out late or win a unanimous decision…
I don’t see Nick coming back to UFC anytime soon but if he did take on Huerta, Nick would own Huerta. Huerta would have to pay taxes to Nick everytime he fought a match thereafter.
[quote comment=”150829″]How could he be considered for fighter of the year when all he has fought is unproven fighters with no experience in the octagon? There are a handfull of fighters Dana protects, and this guy is his most sheltered of children.[/quote]
I agree. FOY has to go to either Anderson Silva, Rampage Jackson, or Randy Couture.
[quote comment=”150943″]I don’t see Nick coming back to UFC anytime soon but if he did take on Huerta, Nick would own Huerta. Huerta would have to pay taxes to Nick everytime he fought a match thereafter.[/quote]
i read an interview not too long ago where he said if the ufc asked him to come back he wouldn’t hesitate, i don’t see any reason for dana not to want this guy, he’s still young and a crowd pleaser, bring him back…
[quote comment=”150835″]Forgot to add ratings for Ortiz vs Shamrock 3. It didn’t have the ratings ufc 75 reached later, but it did have more viewers for it’s main event with 5.7 million
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ortiz_vs._Shamrock_3:_The_Final_Chapter/quote
Thanks for the link. I was checking the Mayweather vs De La Hoya PPV, it said that 2.15 mil people bought that PPV at $55 (impressive), how much do you pay for UFC PPV’s in America on average?
On a side note Mayweather earned $25 mil including all bonuses and De La Hoya earned apporx $52 mil. That is crazy money!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Hoya-Mayweather_boxing_match
From experience on this site, I would dare say that of the hardcore fans, at least half of them have Nick Diaz in their Top 5 favorite fighters. Anyone that knows anything about MMA has to respect Nick Diaz!
[quote comment=”150786″]Big deal that we don’t know who Huerta’s opponent is yet. It’s more than likely going to be another UFC newcomer whom we have never heard of anyway![/quote]
I got the inside scoop on who Huerta will be fighting in December. Dana white is trying to get my little sister to be Huerta’s next opponent. Dana isnt doing huerta any favors by not stepping up his level of competition. The kid is more then ready to bang with the big boys.
They talk about him getting fighter of the year honors. 4get that, he beat nobody’s. Randy, and Rampage should be considered for fighter of the year honors. Rampage beat 2 champions decisively, and Randy, well we all know what Randy’s been up to. Nuff said.
If Dana doesnt wanna give Huerta a super tough opponent like Taveres, griffin, stevenson, at least let him fight another up and coming young fighter like Louzon. Dana cant protect every young fighter, some young fighters with a “name” are gonna have to step up and go to war. Dana still hasnt realized that us fans could care less if a tough fighter gets a loss on his record as long as its against a tough competitor. Most fans do not repect a fighter being 10 and 0 against a bunch of nobody’s.
[quote comment=”150933″]I agree with those who say Huerta vs Guida. They could play monopoly against each other and it would be exciting to watch.
It also makes sense, as Dana has stated Huerta doesn’t need anymore tune up fights before going against the big dogs. Who better than to face him than Guida? Guida is quickly becoming very popular, so if he comes in and bursts Huerta’s bubble, it isn’t that bad of a loss. Having a guy as exciting as Guida as a contender would be a big plus.
And if Huerta can take out Guida, he will finally gain some respect from the hardcore fans. So you basically have a fight that is almost guaranteed to be fight of the night, with favorable results either way. Win-win situation imo[/quote]
That’s a huge jump from the guys Huerta has been fighting. Huerta imo beat Tyson Griffen and is a much better fighter than huerta. Maybe he’ll face a TUF fighter but Guida would run him out of the UFC. UFC signed Arona yes!! great news!
[quote comment=”150878″]I like this Huerta/Diaz talk! Dana, make it so.[/quote]
U can 4get that scenario, as soon as huerta takes nick down, Diaz will put on a submission clinic and submitt Huerta, I know it, Dana knows it, therefor it will never happen.
Huerta is a top contender setting aside his stepping stones. He needs some real competition. I’ve been waiting a while for him to have some real beef. Nate would get smoked, and I would love to see it. Franca Hermes would qualify for the position. Franca needs to get back on his feet and there is a good man to stand him up (if he isnt still suspended). Overall, Fisher should step in.
Regardless, someone with credibility?
well since everyone is already fighting i see him fighting maybe florian, or din thomas in dec. sam stout is also a possibility. bring back yves edwards, who else is there. i highly doubt it will be another no name guy if so he can fight my 13 year old brother. maybe maximus, or clay guida would be good
[quote post=”3350″]Has any one seen the Guillard Vs Huerta fight?[/quote]
I haven’t seen the fight but I saw an interview online where roger said the commssion overturned the results of that fight because Guillard put vasoline on his whole body so roger couldn’t hold onto him. Bcak then Roger was mainly a wrestler and Melvin was a striker. I also heard somewhere Roger had his jaw broken in that fight. Would be a good rematch as long as Guillard plays fair (no coke, or vasoline). I want him to fight Nate Diaz or Lauzon. Anybody as long as I’ve heard of them before. I think he could also take out Pellegrino.
They should bring back Nick Diaz and make them go at it in December
[quote comment=”151149″]They should bring back Nick Diaz and make them go at it in December[/quote]
that would be amazing.. but can nick make 155 ?
[quote comment=”151008″][quote comment=”150786″]Big deal that we don’t know who Huerta’s opponent is yet. It’s more than likely going to be another UFC newcomer whom we have never heard of anyway![/quote]
I got the inside scoop on who Huerta will be fighting in December. Dana white is trying to get my little sister to be Huerta’s next opponent. Dana isnt doing huerta any favors by not stepping up his level of competition. The kid is more then ready to bang with the big boys.
They talk about him getting fighter of the year honors. 4get that, he beat nobody’s. Randy, and Rampage should be considered for fighter of the year honors. Rampage beat 2 champions decisively, and Randy, well we all know what Randy’s been up to. Nuff said.
If Dana doesnt wanna give Huerta a super tough opponent like Taveres, griffin, stevenson, at least let him fight another up and coming young fighter like Louzon. Dana cant protect every young fighter, some young fighters with a “name” are gonna have to step up and go to war. Dana still hasnt realized that us fans could care less if a tough fighter gets a loss on his record as long as its against a tough competitor. Most fans do not repect a fighter being 10 and 0 against a bunch of nobody’s.[/quote]
well said, i agree 100 percent
[quote comment=”151158″][quote comment=”151149″]They should bring back Nick Diaz and make them go at it in December[/quote]
that would be amazing.. but can nick make 155 ?[/quote]
he fought gomi at 160, and he looked to be in great shape, he’s a work out machine, he runs for days, he could definitely make 155
did yall not see him use the big screen to elbow his last opponent.sure he was out of shape and it was his debut.i think he would own nates punkass,but i have all the respect in the world for his brother nick,and i think him and huerta would go to war but in the end i think nick would win.as for clay workin him and poundin him,are you kiddin me,thats not gonna happen.if anything it would be the other way around,espcially with him havein until dec.
Guida or Tyson, that would be a test for Huerta. But i couldn’t see him winning either match up, but it would be an awsome fight with either of the 2
[quote comment=”150810″][quote comment=”150801″]I would love to see it be Nate Diaz!
Huerta SI cover boy and huge favorite with the UFC brass obviously!
Diaz Tuf champ and is very popular with the casual fan.
The winner would be sitting very nicley![/quote]
It wouldn’t even be close…Nate is such a rookie compared to Huerta. It would be a worse beating than Crane took. Huerta needs to proove himself against a top guy. Someone like Spencer Fisher.[/quote]
Did you see Diaz Vs Hermes Franca in the WEC? Diaz was winning this fight before getting submitted. Diaz is alot more than just a rookie TUF guy. And many believe Huerta is not a top tier fighter yet either.
[quote post=”3350″]that would be amazing.. but can nick make 155 ?[/quote]
Yes, he’d be able to make 155. He just fought at 160 this past weekend as well.
randy couture should be fighter of the year no question but movin on
i think huerta should fight franca next that would be brilliant
[quote comment=”150933″]I agree with those who say Huerta vs Guida. They could play monopoly against each other and it would be exciting to watch.
It also makes sense, as Dana has stated Huerta doesn’t need anymore tune up fights before going against the big dogs. Who better than to face him than Guida? Guida is quickly becoming very popular, so if he comes in and bursts Huerta’s bubble, it isn’t that bad of a loss. Having a guy as exciting as Guida as a contender would be a big plus.
And if Huerta can take out Guida, he will finally gain some respect from the hardcore fans. So you basically have a fight that is almost guaranteed to be fight of the night, with favorable results either way. Win-win situation imo[/quote]
Some have said how busy Huerta is and if you look back the bussiest fighter in the UFC in Guida he has fought on an average every 2 - 3 cards! And he is comming off a big win beating Arellio(something like that). And 2 questionable losses. I think it is a perfect fight for both. Huerta will finally fight “someone” and Guida gets a chance to prove he is as good as he seems!
[quote comment=”151008″][quote comment=”150786″]Big deal that we don’t know who Huerta’s opponent is yet. It’s more than likely going to be another UFC newcomer whom we have never heard of anyway![/quote]
I got the inside scoop on who Huerta will be fighting in December. Dana white is trying to get my little sister to be Huerta’s next opponent. Dana isnt doing huerta any favors by not stepping up his level of competition. The kid is more then ready to bang with the big boys.
They talk about him getting fighter of the year honors. 4get that, he beat nobody’s. Randy, and Rampage should be considered for fighter of the year honors. Rampage beat 2 champions decisively, and Randy, well we all know what Randy’s been up to. Nuff said.
If Dana doesnt wanna give Huerta a super tough opponent like Taveres, griffin, stevenson, at least let him fight another up and coming young fighter like Louzon. Dana cant protect every young fighter, some young fighters with a “name” are gonna have to step up and go to war. Dana still hasnt realized that us fans could care less if a tough fighter gets a loss on his record as long as its against a tough competitor. Most fans do not repect a fighter being 10 and 0 against a bunch of nobody’s.[/quote]
John, that first comment made me laugh out loud at work. Completely true and completely hillarious, thanks for making me look like an idiot at work, I needed that.
Im a huge huge Nick Diaz fan, he may be my favorite fighter. But after his debut in elite xc he looked average. If he fought like that against Huerta it would be a short night. But its only a matter of time till hes back in the UFC. He’s still young, has a new boxing coach, cardio is off the charts, and his BJJ is top five ive ever seen in MMA.
[quote post=”3350″]Im a huge huge Nick Diaz fan, he may be my favorite fighter. But after his debut in elite xc he looked average. If he fought like that against Huerta it would be a short night. But its only a matter of time till hes back in the UFC. He’s still young, has a new boxing coach, cardio is off the charts, and his BJJ is top five ive ever seen in MMA. [/quote]
I would agree that Nick is also my favorite fighter, and I was dissapointed in his performance against Mike Aina, but I STILL don’t think that Huerta would have finished him. YOU JUST CAN’T FINISH NICK DIAZ. He has never been knocked out and with the level his BJJ is at, I don’t ever see him getting submitted either. Also, its not like Aina didn’t put up a fight, or wasn’t swinging hard. That dude was swinging for he fences every punch he threw. Huerta threw EVERYTHING he had except for the kitchen sink at Leonard Garcia, and he couldn’t knock him out. I mean look how many strikes freaking Alberto Crane was able to absorb before being finished!
very true mike. your right, i dont think huerta would have finished him either. Im just saying if Diaz put on the same kind of performance against someone who is at the level of Huerta(not that he is a phenom, just at a better level than Mike Aina) the fight would not go diaz’s way. He did however have a long layoff due to suspension after the Gomi fight and said he had to wear off some cage rust. Either was i think we will see a much improved Diaz in the near future.
What do u think about Nate is his upcoming fight?
whatever,all yall doubt huerta but yall just wait,and didnt he drop his second opponent.thank you
fighter of the year?? huerta he shoudl since he has fought so much then again look who he has fighted. i would have to go with rampage or randy. but since rampage was 3-0 this year with wins over lidell and henderson i think that might be a tad more than randy being 2-0 with wins of slyvia and gonzaga.
Hes fighting Guida
guidas fucked
hey box91, guida is only screwed if he leaves it to the judges. guida knows EXCATLEY what he has to do in this fight, and that is drop huerta IMMEDIATLY!! and if you think huerta has a chance of beating guida….well you apparently havent seen guida fight!!!!