UFC Quick Quote: Ring rust not a factor for Roger Huerta on Sept. 16
by Jesse Holland on Sep 15, 2009 1:13 PM EDT
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"I had an amazing camp. I isolated myself from the world from TV, Internet, you name it. I'm back up to Minnesota training with my mentor Dave Menne. He just brought in phenomenal athletes to help me prepare for a great opponent like Gray because Gray has phenomenal wrestling, but not only that, he has evolved so well in the sport. His striking looked great against Jim Miller. Obviously his wrestling is spectacular. Gray deserves that attention. He deserves all of my attention and that's all I set my mind on, is Gray Maynard, putting myself in situations mentally where I know how to scramble out, how to get in top position, or if he throws a right cross or a jab and how to counter. How to move. How to cut angles. The guys have put me in all different situations where we pretty much prepared in every way for Gray. To be a person like myself who leaves everything out in the Octagon, the time off was good. I was able to heal some old injuries so I'm able to perform the way I've always performed, which is leaving everything in there. With that said, I don't think I'll have any cage rust or ring rust."
-- Former top lightweight title contender Roger Huerta talks to Sherdog.com about picking up right where he left off inside the Octagon when he faces Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night 19 on Sept. 16. Despite a unanimous decision loss to Kenny Florian at UFC 87 in his last appearance more than one year ago, "El Matador"is 20-2-1 and the loss to "KenFlo" was his first in 18 fights. As he gets set to honor the last fight on his contract before bolting to the silver screen, can he avoid making it back-to-back losses against someone as powerful as "The Bully?"
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HUERTA ALL THE WAY UNLESS Gray “the snuggie” Maynard GO’S FOR LAY AND PREY
by CAPS LOCK on Sep 15, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who in the movie business is knocking down Huerta’s door? What is he going to do that will earn him more money or fame than the UFC?
by jay on Sep 15, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maynard takes him everywhere. I like Roger’s back with Menne though. That guy is one of most underrated fighters ever.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 15, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont care about this fight. It meaningless. I would care if they were both fighting to move up the lw ladder but I cant excited over a fight featuring a guy that doesnt even want to be in the sport any more. Hopefully one day I will get to see:
Roger Huerta vs. Takanori Gomi!
by john G on Sep 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed. not interested in seeing anyone who doesnt even want to be there! lost all respect for huerta after he bitched about greg jackson’s camp and that episode..Gray all the way
by newfie on Sep 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lost respect for HUerta when he asked for a better deal then BJ Penn is getting during his last contract negotiations!
by john G on Sep 15, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roger’s just milking the cash cow, that’s all there is to it…
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing wrong with what Huerta is doing, maybe he’s tired of the sport and everything that comes with it.. He asked for a better deal sure, but realize at the same time that what BJ and other fighters are getting is too little aswell..
by RoBerto on Sep 15, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He already has a book deal and a 3 movie deal inked. Even if no fame comes with it the money for the lifestyle is a lot better in the movies. I think we all can agree in that.
by DSmith on Sep 15, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A book? About what, his life? Who is going to care? Whatever
by BOW on Sep 15, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I care. At least his life isn’t wasted on people tryin’ to smash his face. He gets to display that face of his and get more exposure through the silver screen.
I myself would take the path of an actor rather than that of a fighter. Plus you get more chicks in Hollywood too!
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, you seem like a smart ppl (Syd & DSmith)..
by RoBerto on Sep 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like smart ppl* …
Huerta is always going to be a fighter, he’s fought his whole life
by RoBerto on Sep 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being the new guy in town working B movies won’t get you the kind of chicks that Lightweight champion of the world would get you. Do you think GSP or any charismatic champion has a problem getting some? I could see him taking time out to make a couple quick movies with small parts or something but he wants this as a new career. Guess who is going to be his target audience??? Either young teen girls or people who already know him…that’s us. So ask yourself do I want to see Roger act or fight. I already know my answer.
by jay on Sep 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s still more money that fighting and he’s young enough to come back. No problem.
by DSmith on Sep 15, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are not a fan of Roger Huerta if you think he’s doing the wrong thing here.. If we were him, we would do the exact same thing
by RoBerto on Sep 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it’s not as if Huerta would be the surefire future LW champ. Time is on his side…
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will eat my shoe if he gets more then 250,000 per picture. i went on msn entertainement and searched his name, you know what came up? ufc stuff and some rolls for other actors named huerta that ive never heard of. not everyone in hollywood makes millions per movie. hes a straight to vidoe kinda guy.
by Egads on Sep 16, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no one in the MMA world who wouldnt rather be making movies instead of fighting. The lifestyle is better, the money is better, and you dont have to roll around with a sweaty dude who is trying to break your face. If Huerta has a chance to make it in the movie world, then he should take it.
by stevo on Sep 15, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they don’t want to be in MMA then why not take up acting in the first place. It’s not like Huerta is getting big offers either, I can understand Rampage taking a huge role in BA although he could have timed it better, but I find it laughable that the likes of Huerta and Le are throwing away successful MMA careers for C list movie roles it’s pathetic.
by David W-S on Sep 15, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because building your career up in the ufc will be sure to garner attention. and movies are just looking to be succesful so theyll bring in any actor that has a draw. and besides only 10% of actors make it to be in big movies. probably way less than that
by Jared on Sep 15, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David-Roger didn’t say that he initially didn’t want to be in MMA. He just had better movie opportunities while he was still with the promotion. I bet you would choose money and fame on the silver screen rather than bein’ shown on PPV’s rollin’ around with a sweaty dude like above comment says…
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its ridiculous to think that he hasn’t thought about this & decided this is his best option & what he wants to pursue.
To think UFC payroll for the lw division when owned by a dominiant champ is going to pay anywhere near what one decent acting roll or decent modelling career can make is laughable.
Trust me I’m disappointed he’s leaving. He’s great. But even from this small quote you can tell this man is no idiot. He knows what he’s doing.
And to whomever said ‘why did he take up mma in the first place?’, well my friend u take the opportunity given to you. Maybe he knew he was very talented @ it & modelling/acting wasn’t an option at that time.
Or if he’s very smart, he knew he was good at fighting & used it to get the recognition he needed to get his foot in the acting/modelling door.
by Daniel worby on Sep 15, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im rooting for huerta in this one..
but i feel gray and pray will be able to wrastle him down and hold him..
gray seems alot stronger and roger never does good against huggers!~
i won’t be betting on this fight..
personally i would have rather seen roger/nate and gray/melvin..
by stinky~fingers on Sep 15, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be rooting for Roger as well and I agree that he’ll be out wrestled and probably lose. I did hear that brought in a ‘three-time Minnesota State champion, 2008-2009 Olympic Trials champion, second place at 2008 Nationals,…a member of the U.S. Greco-Roman squad’ Dude is ranked #1 at 145.5 lbs. in the nation right now. We’ll see if it made any difference.
by DSmith on Sep 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stinky, completely agree on all points.
I am rooting for Huerta big time due to..
1)The good FU it will be towards Dana
2)But mainly because Maynard is one of the most boring fighters in the UFC, both the way he fights and the way he has 0 personallity.
But I can’t see how Huerta wins this fight. I would give the standup to Maynard (looked really sharp against Miller). Also if it is going wrong on the feet for him he can take it to the mat at any moment.
by Nick J on Sep 15, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess his herpes had more personality than him, LOL
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that they would be better fights, but that was not the intention of the UFC. They want to give Nate a winnable fight by giving him Melvin, as he is always prone to getting submitted by fighters with quality BJJ whilst if Nate loses it elevates Melvin and gives him one last crack at stardom.
As for Huerta-Gray, I’ve said all along that the UFC wanted to give Roger a fight that he has no hope of looking good in, as they know that his weakness is great wrestlers even Doug Evans gave him problems in that area, so he doesn’t have a hope at keeping this standing. Gray is the sort of opponent that is so boring that there is no way that you can look good as he will just clay and gray on top of you and it’s not good for Huerta namewise if he loses a dominant and boring decision, which is what the UFC are hoping for and I’m expecting. It’d be great if Roger won but Maynard by decision is a lock in my mind.
by David W-S on Sep 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather see a rematch of Huerta and Guillard to settle the dispute over the last fight once and for all.
by Mahde on Sep 15, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toss up fight to me….Roger says nothing about his future plans, does anyone know if this is his last fight with the UFC?
by Robert(1) on Sep 15, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last i heard was he wants to be a movie star!~
but that might be a ‘threat’ so he can sign a new contract and get better money..
i think rogers big problem with fighting, is he thinks he should make more bread..
by stinky~fingers on Sep 15, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess for now and then he may return.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/9/15/1031647/quote-of-the-day-roger-huerta-on
by DSmith on Sep 15, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man i hope Huerta smashes Gray, tho way he is talking i get feeling he might not leave to try make it in Hollywood and see if he can extend his contract, has he come out and said he definitely is leaving after his contract is up??, as all i heard after the ken-flo fight was he was taking a year off to do tekken and finish college stuff or something along those lines.
Huerta for the win by GnP in late 2 or 3rd round
by CoN'r on Sep 15, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I know he already filmed the Tekken movie
by Woody on Sep 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? Who’s he gonna play? Paul or Hwoarang? I can’t guess…Jin Kazama?
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am rooting for Huerta! He will submit or knockout Maynard!
by Chris on Sep 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He won’t be submittin’ the bully. A KO would be nice.
WAR EL MATADOR!!
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Huerta, but I gotta go w/ Gray on this.
by Jase on Sep 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HUERTA BY 2 OR 3 RD TKO!!GRAY PRIDE IS GOING DOWN!!!
by d*locc on Sep 15, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All I can say is that ring rust is an overrated factor. Even if someone isn’t fighting anyone, as long as he’s in tip-top condition and his skills are still sharp due to training, then there’s no problem.
I bet my balls Anderson Silva beats Rich Franklin even if he has a year layoff…
by Syd on Sep 15, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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