Roger Huerta "El Matador"

Roger Huerta, known as "El Matador", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Catchweight division. Roger Huerta holds a professional record of 24-14-1, including 6-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. Roger Huerta stands 5'9", has a 70-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 43 years old. Roger Huerta is currently on a 5-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Roger Huerta profile

DivisionCatchweight
Professional record24-14-1
UFC record6-2-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age43
Date of birth1983-05-20
Height5'9"
Reach70"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in149.4 lbs
Current streakL5
Total octagon time1h 32m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.64
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.33
Striking accuracy36.6%
Striking defense56.6%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head77.5%
Strikes to the body12.9%
Strikes to the legs9.6%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes2.13
Takedown defense52.6%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.49
Average control time per fight (seconds)253.75

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO3
UFC wins by submission1
UFC wins by decision2

Roger Huerta recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2024-09-28Professional Fighters LeagueProfessional Fighters League - PFL Europe 3: 2024 PlayoffsRobert WhitefordlossDecision (Unanimous)
2021-04-02Bellator 255Bellator 255 - Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2Christopher GonzalezlossTKO (Submission to Punches)
2019-11-15Bellator 234Bellator 234 - Kharitonov vs. VassellSidney OutlawlossDecision (Unanimous)
2018-09-21Bellator 205Bellator 205 - McKee vs. MacapaPatricky FreirelossKO (Punch)
2018-04-06Bellator 196Bellator 196 - Henderson vs. HuertaBenson HendersonlossSubmission (Guillotine Choke)
2017-12-22Phoenix Fighting ChampionshipPhoenix Fighting Championship - Phoenix 4: DubaiHayder HassanwinDisqualification (Elbows to Back of Head)
2016-11-11ONEOne Championship - Defending HonorAdrian PangwinDecision (Split)
2016-07-02ONEOne Championship 44 - Dynasty of Champions 6Ariel SextonlossTKO (Submission to Punches)
2015-09-27ONEOne Championship 31 - Odyssey of ChampionsKoji AndolossDecision (Unanimous)
2014-08-29One FC 19One FC 19 - Reign of ChampionsChristian HolleywinTKO (Knees and Punches)
2012-06-23One FC 4One FC 4 - Destiny of WarriorsZorobabel MoreiralossKO (Soccer Kick)
2011-11-26UWF 1UWF 1 - Huerta vs. War MachineWar MachinelossTKO (Punches)
2010-10-21BFCBFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 33Eddie AlvarezlossTKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2010-05-06BFCBFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 17Pat CurranlossDecision (Unanimous)
2010-04-08BFCBFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 13Chad HintonwinSubmission (Kneebar)
2009-09-16UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs GuillardGray MaynardlossDecision (Split)
2008-08-09UFCUFC 87: Seek And DestroyKenny FlorianlossDecision (Unanimous)
2007-12-08UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra FinaleClay GuidawinRear Naked Choke
2007-08-25UFCUFC 74: RespectAlberto CranewinPunches to Head From Back Control
2007-06-23UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleDouglas EvanswinPunches to Head From Back Control
2007-04-07UFCUFC 69: ShootoutLeonard GarciawinDecision (Unanimous)
2007-02-03UFCUFC 67: All or NothingJohn HalversonwinPunches to Head From Back Control
2006-09-23UFCUFC 63: Hughes vs PennJason DentwinDecision (Unanimous)
2006-04-29Raze MMARaze MMA - Fight NightJoe CamachowinTKO (Punches)
2006-02-17EC 66EC 66 - Extreme Challenge 66Dan SwiftwinTKO (Punches)
2005-10-15IFCIFC - Rumble on the Rio 2Lee KingwinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2005-09-14FFC 15FFC 15 - Fiesta Las VegasMatt WimanwinDecision (Unanimous)
2005-07-30IFCIFC - Rock N' RumbleBrad BlackburnwinTKO (Corner Stoppage)
2005-03-05FFC 14FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14Steve KinnisonwinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2005-03-05FFC 14FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14Kenny JerrellwinTKO (Punches)
2005-03-05FFC 14FFC 14 - Freestyle Fighting Championship 14Melvin Guillardno contestNo Contest (Result Overturned by Commission)
2004-12-03XFO 4XFO 4 - InternationalNaoyuki KotaniwinTKO (Punches)
2004-11-12EC 60EC 60 - Extreme Challenge 60Jake ShortwinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2004-09-24EC 59EC 59 - Extreme Challenge 59Matt BradywinTKO (Punches)
2004-06-18SB 36SB 36 - SuperBrawl 36Harris SarmientowinTKO (Punches)
2004-06-18SB 36SB 36 - SuperBrawl 36Mike AinawinDecision (Unanimous)
2004-06-18SB 36SB 36 - SuperBrawl 36Ryan SchultzlossTKO (Jaw Injury)
2004-03-26EC 56EC 56 - Extreme Challenge 56Joe JordandrawDraw
2003-08-02ECEC - Best of the Best 2 - Day EventShane LavaforwinTKO (Punches)
2003-08-02ECEC - Best of the Best 2 - Day EventJeff CarlsonwinDisqualification (Headbutt)

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