Roger “El Matador” Huerta is a 39 year old Male fighter from United States with a 24-13-1 pro MMA record. Huerta most recently fought Chris Gonzalez at Bellator 255 on Friday April 2, 2021. Roger Huerta lost to Chris Gonzalez by KO/TKO at 3:01 of Round 3 in a 160 lbs catchweight bout.
Roger Huerta has 24 wins with a 80% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 5 by submission, 5 by decision.
Roger Huerta is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 24-12-1 | Chris Gonzalez |
KO/TKO
R3 3:01
|
Bellator 255 | 2021-04-02 | Catchweight | BFC |
| Loss | 24-11-1 | Sidney Outlaw |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 234 | 2019-11-14 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 24-10-1 | Patricky Pitbull |
KO/TKO
R2 0:43
|
Bellator 205 | 2018-09-21 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 24-9-1 | Benson Henderson |
SUB
R2 0:49
|
Bellator 196 | 2018-04-06 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 23-9-1 | Hayder Hassan |
Disqualificaton
R2 0:55
|
Phoenix FC 4 | 2017-12-22 | Welterweight | PFC |
| Win | 22-9-1 | Adrian Pang |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
ONE Championship | 2016-11-11 | Lightweight | ONE |
| Loss | 22-8-1 | Ariel Sexton |
SUB
R3 3:53
|
ONE Championship | 2016-07-02 | Lightweight | ONE |
| Loss | 22-7-1 | Koji Ando |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
ONE Championship | 2015-09-27 | Lightweight | ONE |
| Win | 21-7-1 | Christian Holley |
KO/TKO
R1 3:13
|
ONE FC 19 | 2014-08-29 | Lightweight | ONE |
| Loss | 21-6-1 | Zorobabel Moreira Jr. |
KO/TKO
R2 3:53
|
ONE FC 4 | 2012-06-23 | Welterweight | ONE |
| Loss | 21-5-1 | War Machine |
KO/TKO
R3 3:09
|
UWF 1 | 2011-11-26 | Welterweight | UWFMMA |
| Loss | 21-4-1 | Eddie Alvarez |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
Bellator 33 | 2010-10-21 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 21-3-1 | Pat Curran |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Bellator 17 | 2010-05-06 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Win | 20-3-1 | Chad Hinton |
SUB
R3 0:56
|
Bellator 13 | 2010-04-08 | Lightweight | BFC |
| Loss | 20-2-1 | Gray Maynard |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 19 | 2009-09-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-1-1 | Kenny Florian |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 87 | 2008-08-09 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-1-1 | Clay Guida |
SUB
R3 0:31
|
The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale | 2007-12-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-1-1 | Alberto Crane |
KO/TKO
R3 1:50
|
UFC 74 | 2007-08-25 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-1-1 | Douglas Evans |
KO/TKO
R2 3:30
|
The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | 2007-06-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-1-1 | Leonard Garcia |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 69 | 2007-04-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-1 | John Halverson |
KO/TKO
R1 0:19
|
UFC 67 | 2007-02-03 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-1 | Jason Dent |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 63 | 2006-09-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-1-1 | Joe Camacho |
KO/TKO
R2 2:43
|
Regional circuit | 2006-04-29 | ||
| Win | 12-1-1 | Dan Swift |
KO/TKO
R2 0:51
|
Regional circuit | 2006-02-17 | EC | |
| Win | 11-1-1 | Lee King |
SUB
R1 0:50
|
IFC 26 | 2005-10-15 | Lightweight | IFC |
| Win | 10-1-1 | Matt Wiman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2005-09-14 | ||
| Win | 9-1-1 | Brad Blackburn |
KO/TKO
R3 2:19
|
IFC 25 | 2005-07-30 | Welterweight | IFC |
| Win | 7-1-1 | Steve Kinnison |
SUB
R2 2:57
|
Regional circuit | 2005-03-05 | ||
| Win | 7-1-1 | Kenny Jerrell |
KO/TKO
R1 2:15
|
Regional circuit | 2005-03-05 | ||
| No Contest | 7-1-1 | Melvin Guillard |
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2005-03-05 | ||
| Win | 6-1-1 | Naoyuki Kotani |
KO/TKO
R1 1:29
|
Regional circuit | 2004-12-03 | XFO | |
| Win | 5-1-1 | Jake Short |
SUB
R3 0:37
|
Regional circuit | 2004-11-12 | EC | |
| Win | 4-1-1 | Matt Brady |
KO/TKO
R1 3:12
|
Regional circuit | 2004-09-24 | EC | |
| Loss | 4-0-1 | Ryan Schultz |
KO/TKO
R1 1:47
|
Superbrawl 36 | 2004-06-18 | Lightweight | IS |
| Win | 3-0-1 | Mike Aina |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Superbrawl 36 | 2004-06-18 | Lightweight | IS |
| Win | 2-0-1 | Harris Sarmiento |
KO/TKO
R3 2:12
|
Superbrawl 36 | 2004-06-18 | Lightweight | IS |
| Draw | 2-0-0 | Joe Jordan |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Extreme Challange 56 | 2004-03-26 | Lightweight | EC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Shane Lavafor |
KO/TKO
R1 2:12
|
Regional circuit | 2003-08-02 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Jeff Carlson |
Disqualificaton
R2 4:52
|
Regional circuit | 2003-08-02 |
Huerta made his professional debut against Jeff Carlson on August 2, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jeff Carlson who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Roger Huerta beat Jeff Carlson by Disqualificaton at 4:52 of Round 2.
Huerta made his debut in the UFC against Jason Dent on September 23, 2006, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn having compiled a 14-1-1 professional MMA record.
Roger Huerta beat Jason Dent by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since his debut, Huerta has gone on to fight a total of 8 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 6-2-0.
Huerta defeated the previously unbeaten Alberto Crane on August 25, 2007, at UFC 74: Respect. Alberto Crane came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Huerta was a -475 betting favorite going into the fight. Roger Huerta beat Alberto Crane by KO/TKO at 1:50 of Round 3.
After his UFC stint, Huerta took his next fight at BFC on April 8, 2010, fighting against Chad Hinton on the main card of Bellator 13.
Roger Huerta beat Chad Hinton by Submission at 0:56 of Round 3.
Huerta's last win came against Hayder Hassan at Phoenix FC 4 on Friday December 22, 2017. Roger Huerta beat Hayder Hassan by Disqualificaton at 0:55 of Round 2.
Huerta is not currently booked for any fights.
Huerta's last loss came against Chris Gonzalez at Bellator 255 on Friday April 2, 2021. Roger Huerta lost to Chris Gonzalez by KO/TKO at 3:01 of Round 3.
Huerta has fought 8 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 6-2-0.
Huerta has knocked out 12 opponents.
Huerta has submitted 5 opponents.
Huerta has been knocked out 6 times.
Huerta has been submitted 2 times.
