UFC 69: Roger Huerta vs. Leonard Garcia

Roger Huerta (16-1-1) will face Leonard Garcia (9-1) — not Alvin Robinson (8-1) — at UFC 69: "Shootout" in Houston, Texas, on April 7, according to UFC.com.
Earlier we passed along news from Mike Meltzer at WrestlingObserver.com — a man more often right than wrong — that Huerta would face Robinson in a lightweight clash.
However, that fight is no longer scheduled and possibly never even existed — not sure really what happened. Perhaps Robinson was injured in training or never agreed to the terms of a contract.
This news actually broke late last week, but I never had the time to get it up on the site until now.
Like Robinson, most of Garcia's experience is with the Ring of Fire mixed martial arts promotion based in Colorado. More than 75 percent of his wins come by of submission, meaning Huerta will have to be careful on the ground.
UFC 69 will mark the UFC debut of "Bad Boy" Garcia.
On a related note, Steve Seivert at the Houston Chronicle is reporting that the UFC 69 gate continues to grow.
Here's a snip:
"... UFC 69 next month in Houston is on pace to draw in the neighborhood of 12,000 fans. As of late last week, 10,000 tickets had been sold, generating $2.3 million for UFC coffers thus far. About 1,100 tickets remain in the first wave of tickets released to the general public. Should that supply be tapped out, the UFC would open up another wave after it makes a final site visit to Toyota Center late this month."
For the complete and final UFC 69 fight card click here.
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We supporting you BAD BOY all the way here in THA HUB CITY!!! We know you gonna do well!!
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 5, 2007 10:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Feeding time for Huerta.
Leonard Garcia? That name rang a bell with me, but I couldnt remember from where. So, I hopped over to fight finder and whadya know? He was a shoot wrestler. Kind of a lame ass version of pancrase, but all I have to watch in the US. This guy has had one fight in 4 yrs, while Huerta is on the rise and has had some good wins in his career.
One thing I use to determine the quality of the fighter if there’s no tape is if they have fought in the asinine shows in Mississippi or Louisiana. Anyone man enough to step into a cage and fight while banjoes are playing and the ref is drunk on moonshine has my vote. Huerta has fought at some crazy shows. He’s a stud in my book. But 155 is the deepest division in the UFC. We need a Pride style grand prix just to sort through em all.
by MoreThanUFC on Mar 6, 2007 8:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
MorethanUFC, I’m not just saying this because Leonard is my boy, but the dude is flat out nasty. He was supposed to fight Spenser Fisher, but broke his fibula weeks prior to the fight. I agree Roger Huerta is one of my favs too, but Garcia is nasty too. Leonard is actually from L, Texas, so I gotta ride with Garcia not only because he is out of Plainview, but also because he is a good friend and a good fighter. I am predicting an all out war on this one.
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 6, 2007 12:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another guy you go cowtipping with? Just playing.
I really dont know anything about your friend at all. If he is a gamer as you say, I will keep my eye on him. I love good talent. Maybe you could shed some light on that long ass layoff, what he’s been doing lately, and where he’s at in regards to training, the team he’s with, has his MMA game improved… etc. I’m real curious to know. The UFC signed him for at least one fight, so was he brought in to be a “steppingstone” or do they see talent there?
by MoreThanUFC on Mar 6, 2007 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
All jokes to the side, Leonard is real good on his feet and on the ground. He broke his Fibula a little before getting ready to fight Spencer Fisher and was out for about 4 months. This is one guy that you definitely want to keep your eye on. The UFC has signed him for 3 fights. He trains with Clay Pittmans Brazilian J-J team. Clay has been around for about 15 years and this is his first student to make it to the UFC. I know that he has been training his ass off after the injury and has tremendously improved. I honestly feel that it will be a great fight. They both have skills and both are great fighters. I’ll actually be in attendance UFC 69. I won’t let you down MTU! I have come to have a lot of respect for you. The kid has some good talent.
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 6, 2007 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
MTU, his info is posted online on ufc.com .. Here you go
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 6, 2007 10:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like your friend already
“I went to college for a couple of semesters and I learned how to drink responsibly” That’s classic.
Just could ya tell him when he’s asked who he looks up to in the UFC to say …oh… Randy Couture, and not Diego Sanchez.
“I worked as a meat packer, and I was also an assistant manager for Frito Lay.”
Classic MMA resume. Look at A Silva.
I will keep my eye out for him. Do we know yet if this one is on the under card or not? And who’s taking care of his progress upward? These days you gotta get your fights out to YT and DM, so hardcore fans like us can talk a guy up. I am 100% convinced that Dana White reads the blogs, at least the good ones like here. Too many times he has said shit the same day the blogs and forums were abuzz over something. We gotta get his name out if he impresses against Huerta.
Hey, and have fun at the fights, my man. And thanks for the props.
by MoreThanUFC on Mar 7, 2007 8:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
MTU, Leonard is a good guy and fun to hang out with. I agree with the “Diego Sanchez” though. I don’t much like the dude too much. I do know that this is not an undercard so hopefully UFC checked out his videos and knew that we have a good one up and rising. We defnititely gotta get his name out there after UFC 69. I know Huerta is good and he is one of my favs in the UFC. I appreciate you MTU and no problem. I need to find a way to shoot you my email address .. any suggestions?
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 7, 2007 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go to ebay, look up amigi968, and shoot me an ebay email. If someone wants to flame me, they can do it there. Then I’ll send you my real one.
by MoreThanUFC on Mar 7, 2007 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I havent gotten it, Lubbock. Ebay has had an email overload lately. I just got an email TODAY dated 2/14. Try again if you can.
Search for amigi968. Click me.
Then click my feedback number. On the right it should say contact member.
by MoreThanUFC on Mar 8, 2007 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My email didn’t send from yesterday. Email this account that I made up today lubbocktx07@yahoo.com and ill shoot you my real addy.
by Lubbock, TX on Mar 8, 2007 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this fight is gonna be a good one… i am really excited to see leonard moving up… he is a terrific guy and a good father( when he is around) his two little ones.. jaicei and jaidyn are his biggest fans and they are predicting victory for their dad. i have seen leonard fight many times and the guy has got a alot of potential, not only that but he has the passion and the heart for fighting!! cant wait to see what happens!!
by babymama on Mar 20, 2007 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garcia trains here at jacksons now, with Diego, rashad evans, keith jardine, nate marquardt, dan christison, joey villasenor, damacio page, gsp was there.. just to name a few. Pretty much trains with the best. And seems super nice, I had no idea who he was or what he was about till the other day. I just figured he was another baddass at training. Best of luck in his first ufc match. Go team jackson.
by code505 on Mar 26, 2007 4:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alvin was supposed to fight Roger Huerta but had an injury so they replaced him with Leonard Garcia. Alvin is a friend and an awesome fighter. He will be fighting in the UFC after he recovers from the injury.
by havocs4 on Mar 30, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garcia will take this fight no doubt about it, he’s got alot of potential and skill and we know he will handle his buisness.Good luck from the Garcia & Barrera family here in Plainview.
by Z 3l1s3o on Apr 5, 2007 2:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like Lubbock, TX said before, we know you’re make us shine! For all the MMA fans that don’t know about Leonard, you all are about to find out 04.07.2007! Everyone is quick to assume Roger Huerta is going to win just because he has already fought in the UFC and has a name, but check out the comment in UFC.COM – Lone Star – By Roger Huerta. He says, “I hear is a scrapping dude”. Don’t be quick to assume Huerta is going to smash! Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia wins by submission -2nd round!
by WTX806LBK on Apr 6, 2007 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you dida hell of a job and i thank you for repen the 806 no matter what the out come was you put on a show and showed all you had to offer
by josh on Apr 8, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just want to Show some Luv for Leonard, He is a LiL Scrapper & he did his best & I give him props~ no matter what he never lost that SmiLe :D He is a great guy with a great attitude*
by TrishY_BirD_806 on Jun 7, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im glad leonard got his ass kicked. what roger did to his face was priceless. ive been waiting to see loenord black and blue. he is nothing but a little punk. he like to jump people when he is in lubbock . who else wants some of the BAD BOY hahahaha.
by cesar on Jun 16, 2007 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im glad leonard got his ass kicked. what roger did to his face was priceless. ive been waiting to see loenord black and blue. he is nothing but a little punk. he like to jump people when he is in lubbock . who else wants some of the BAD BOY hahahaha.
u dont want any and i get paid to fight millions of people watch me fight so sit on ur couch and enjoy the smile and the bumps and bruses and hide behind ur computer because u cant get a contract at the ufc where the best fighters in the world play
by leonard on Jul 27, 2007 5:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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