Best fights of Roger Huerta
Over 21 years as a professional, Roger Huerta has compiled a 24-14-1 (17) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roger Huerta loses to Benson Henderson via KO
On April 6, 2018 Roger Huerta faced Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 34 years old with a record of 24-9-1, and Henderson was 34 with a record of 24-8. Huerta was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Henderson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Henderson submitted Huerta via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Roger Huerta defeats Jason Dent
On September 23, 2006 Roger Huerta faced Jason Dent in a welterweight bout. Huerta was 23 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Dent was 26 with a record of 14-6. Huerta was on a 5-fight winning streak and Dent was on a 4-fight winning streak. Huerta won via unanimous decision.
3. Roger Huerta submits Clay Guida
On December 8, 2007 Roger Huerta faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 24 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Guida was 26 with a record of 22-8. Huerta was on a 10-fight winning streak and Guida was coming off a win. Huerta submitted Clay Guida via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
4. Roger Huerta defeats Leonard Garcia
On April 7, 2007 Roger Huerta faced Leonard Garcia in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 23 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Garcia was 27 with a record of 9-1. Huerta was on a 7-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 8-fight winning streak. Huerta won via unanimous decision.
5. Roger Huerta loses to Kenny Florian via unanimous decision
On August 9, 2008 Roger Huerta faced Kenny Florian in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 25 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Florian was 32 with a record of 9-3. Huerta was on a 11-fight winning streak and Florian was on a 4-fight winning streak. Huerta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Florian.
6. Roger Huerta loses to Gray Maynard via split decision
On September 16, 2009 Roger Huerta faced Gray Maynard in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 26 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Maynard was 30 with a record of 7-0. Huerta was coming off a loss, while Maynard was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Huerta lost via split decision. Went the distance with Maynard.
7. Roger Huerta defeats Matt Wiman
On September 14, 2005 Roger Huerta faced Matt Wiman in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 22 years old with a record of 10-1-1, and Wiman was 21 with a record of 5-0. Huerta was coming off a win and Wiman was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Huerta won via unanimous decision.
8. Roger Huerta KOs Christian Holley
On August 29, 2014 Roger Huerta faced Christian Holley in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 31 years old with a record of 21-7-1, and Holley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Huerta was on a 4-fight losing streak. Huerta stopped Christian Holley via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Roger Huerta KOs John Halverson in 19 seconds
On February 3, 2007 Roger Huerta faced John Halverson in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 23 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Halverson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Huerta was on a 6-fight winning streak. Huerta stopped John Halverson via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Roger Huerta submits Chad Hinton
On April 8, 2010 Roger Huerta faced Chad Hinton in a lightweight bout. Huerta was 26 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Hinton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Huerta was on a 2-fight losing streak. Huerta submitted Chad Hinton via kneebar in the 3rd round.