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Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta

Roger talks about training with GSP, fighting Florian in August, and more.  And for all you rumor fans out there he confirms that he is not dating Arianny.

UFC 87 will do some serious business on PPV if it features both Mark Coleman/Brock Lesnar and Kenny Florian/Roger Huerta.

I still think that Florian is a worst match-up for Huerta than pretty much anyone else in the UFC (possibly tied with Sherk) but I think Huerta is one of those guys that falls into the "never count him out" category.  I think right now I'd take Huerta by razor thin decision.

Also in the interview Huerta sounds almost a little defeated by the fact that he hasn't been able to spend any time with his family and friends even while taking his current "break." His career has been fast tracked and you have to hope he doesn't hit that same type of "too much, too fast" burnout that we've seen from some other young guys like Paul Daley.

- HT: MMA Rated.

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Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
Ugh.  What a rambling interview.

by IImastersII on Apr 25, 2008 11:54 AM EDT   0 recs

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I still think Huerta is severely over-rated. I'm sure there's some way he could convince me otherwise, but I'm not sure what it is.

by FRANKIE on Apr 25, 2008 12:14 PM EDT   0 recs

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How on earth is Florian a bad match up for Roger?  If Kenny got outwrestled by Lauzon, you can bet Roger will do the same thing. What will Florian do from the bottom?  Submit him?  That would be something to see cause Florian has never Subbed anyone from the bottom.  

And on the feet, Kenny has more technical kicks and elbows but his boxing is absolutely horrendous.  No power in his hands what so ever.  Kenny will be on his back eating GnP from Roger (Who has some of the best cardio at 155lbs)

I think you guys, and other, are still butt-hurt about Guida getting beaten by this guy.  You were all completely sure that Huerta would die the second he was out-wrestled and didn't take into account his excellent ability to scramble and his underrated BJJ game.  

This will be a much easier fight for him than Guida.  It will be fun and back and forth--most likely 15 minutes.  But Roger will be the clear winner.

by Dominic on Apr 25, 2008 12:58 PM EDT   0 recs

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Actually.  I personally picked Huerta to beat Guida quite publicly (on this site) and was thrilled when he did.  Also, Kid Nate of our site bet his f'n eyebrows that Huerta would win that fight.  So...you're off the mark on us there.

Kenny's MT is so solid that I think he could neutralize Huerta there and also Florian's BJJ is better than Huerta's.  As I said, right this second I'd take Huerta by very close decision.

by brentbrookhouse on Apr 25, 2008 1:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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I could only track down the first time I gave him my pick against Guida.  But here ya go

by brentbrookhouse on Apr 25, 2008 1:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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If I remember correctly, Kid Nate was pissing himself for making the bet cuz he thought that Roger would most likely lose  Good for you for picking Huerta in that fight.  I didn't even think he would win but I gave him a better  shot than most.  

Florian is better on the feet for sure.  But do you really think Florian's submission skills and sweeps from the bottom will defeat out-point Huerta's crazy un-orthodox GnP and wrestling?  

IMO, most of this fight will take place on the floor with similar results to what happened when Florian fought superior wrestlers with great cardio.  IMO, guys like Joe, Edgar, Guida, Tyson Griffin, Sherk, and Huerta will always be Kenny's downfall.

by Dominic on Apr 25, 2008 1:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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" But do you really think Florian's submission skills and sweeps from the bottom will defeat out-point Huerta's crazy un-orthodox GnP and wrestling?"

...no.  Which is why I said I'd take Roger by close decision.

by brentbrookhouse on Apr 25, 2008 1:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
I'd take Florian in that match-up all day long. I don't buy into the Huerta buzz very much.

For startes, he's only fought one decent opponent in the UFC and that was Clay Guida. Second, he was getting absolutely owned for 2+ rounds including being brought to a point where another ref could've stopped the fight. Huerta himself admits to going black for a moment. Admittedly, Huerta is tough as nails and managed to find a way to fight through it, so I'll give him that, but he is technically nothing special.

Which is why Florian is a bad match-up for him. Huerta gets the edge in athleticism, but that's it. Florian is super tough, has fought better opponents, and is technically much more sound. Yeah, his boxing is only ok, but his kick boxing is terribly underrated, his wrestling is significantly improved (particularly in the takedown department) and his BJJ is miles ahead of Huerta's...particularly his guard passing. I do not believe Huerta can stop Kenny from passing his guard and that could well be his undoing. Moreover, for a fighter reliant upon his wrestling, he could do almost nothing to stop Guida from taking him down at will.

People call Huerta "unorthodox", but there's nothing special about him. He initiates scrambles, which can be deadly against someone with great BJJ (Crane could've made an account for himself with better cardio and improved toughness). His hands are ok, but who has Huerta clapped with his punches? Huerta is scrappy and athletic with decent technical level, but that's it. He isn't terribly difficult to figure out as a fighter and doesn't train with a team known for their technical prowess.

And even if Florian isn't the man to beat him, please believe Sherk, Penn and Stevenson would have their way with him.

by Luke Thomas on Apr 25, 2008 1:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
Sherk - yes
Stevenson - I don't know
Penn - He'd have to do it in round 1 or have better cardio than I think he has.  Huerta giving up his back so often would come back to haunt him here.  But if he can survive a round and keep pushing the pace he'd have more than a decent chance.

by brentbrookhouse on Apr 25, 2008 2:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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Penn should have no problem destroying Huerta. Did you miss Stevenson dropping from one punch? If Clay Guida can knock Roger silly, B.J. will cold clock him.

by Kid Nate on Apr 25, 2008 6:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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I wrote a post on my site responding to these arguments.  I tried to just paste it here but the formatting is all off so here's a link:

http://www.thefightjournal.com/?p=41

(the poster formerly known as holden636)

by TheFightJournal on Apr 25, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
Damn dude, would you stfu already?  If you keep making compeletely logical arguments like this the lines are gonna move in favor of Roger and I won't be abl to make any dough on the fight:)

Greatt post, I have to agree with you.  I give Kenny a solid chance in this fight because I believe that there is a solid chance that he could kick Huerta's legs off or cut him with an elbow.  But this is Roger's fight to lose

by Dominic on Apr 25, 2008 10:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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Haha.  Sorry buddy.  I figured that the fight is so long away that our discussion won't skew the lines.  Also, I actually decided who I wanted to be the victor based on a hypothetical handsome-off between the two.  And I think we know who wins that.  The rest is just a coverup.
(the poster formerly known as holden636)

by TheFightJournal on Apr 26, 2008 12:37 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
I was pissing myself because the stakes of the bet were ridiculous. Also because I wouldn't have ordinarily made it -- Guida's wrestling advantage really gave me cold feet. But in the end my gut instinct was right, Huerta has a winner's attitude and Guida has a scrapper's attitude. Guida whipped his ass for two rounds, but in the end Huerta willed a win. Florian though is a different kettle of fish. I haven't seen such a transformation in a fighter's attitude since a very young Frank Shamrock. Post-sherk Florian BRINGS IT and just refuses to lose. Should be a great match up, and one I'll have to think about a long time before making a pick. Mainly because if I wait long enough, Luke will opine and then I can just copy him.

by Kid Nate on Apr 25, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
what no mention of arriany?

On paper it is to close to call and I would have to give the x-factor to Huerta. I still think about the determination in his eyes right before the 3rd round started. That dude can dig way deeper than kenny.

by gamblewa on Apr 25, 2008 3:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Re: Arianny Interviews Roger Huerta
I think right now I'd take Kenny by razor elbow decision.

by Simco on Apr 25, 2008 5:31 PM EDT   0 recs

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