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07-17-2007, 12:25 PM
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Roger Huerta vs Alberto Crane at UFC 74
UFC 74: Roger Huerta vs. Alberto Crane (exclusive) at UFC blog for latest news, videos, results, betting odds, fighter interviews and MMA rumors - UFCmania.com
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Rising UFC lightweight star Roger Huerta (18-1-1) today informed UFCmania.com that he will face Alberto Crane (8-0) at UFC 74 on August 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“El Matador” will look to keep his perfect record (4-0) inside the Octagon intact against the UFC newcomer — Huerta’s third such opponent in as many fights. He survived an early first round scare against UFC debutant Doug Evans at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 Finale to defeat the Alaskan via technical knockout in the second round.
Huerta also went to war with Leonard Garcia in his Octagon debut at UFC 69, pulling out a hard-fought unanimous decision win. Of course, there is also his 19-second victory over UFC rookie John Halverson at UFC 67.
Without a doubt, Huerta, who recently graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, is one of the busiest fighters thus far this year — UFC 74 will be his fourth fight of 2007. He is also one of the most marketable for the promotion, with the UFC looking to the Mexican-American product to carry them into the Latin market in the very near future.
His latest opponent, Crane, is an undefeated fighter based out of New Mexico who has submitted seven of his eight opponents. He is a veteran of “King of the Cage” and “Professional No Rules Fighting” promotions.
With a quick glance at his opponents and their records, Crane will no doubt be up against his biggest test to date against Huerta. Despite being a UFC newcomer, however, this bout could be a good one—look no further than Huerta’s last two fights.
In recent months, the UFC has done a solid job of bringing in talented fighters from smaller promotions. Perhaps Crane fits under that description.
We’ll find out on August 25.
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This is a good addition to an already awesome card but I am a bit disapointed that they aren't giving him a bigger name. I have seen two of Crane's fights from King of the Cage and he looks like a pretty good fighter but I want to see Huerta against a contender not another fighter making their debut.
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07-17-2007, 12:32 PM
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Daddy Warbucks
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I agree man. When the hell are they gonna set him up with a big name?!
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07-17-2007, 12:39 PM
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Wow he just fought late last month.
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07-17-2007, 01:43 PM
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I agree man. When the hell are they gonna set him up with a big name?!
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When they use him to pull in as much of the hispanic audience as they can, plus he's an 'attractive' fighter, I just really think he's getting way to overhyped, he's really over-rated to me, and his story sounds like way to many boxing tales.
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07-17-2007, 01:52 PM
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I think it is about time to give Huerta a bigger name.
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07-17-2007, 04:24 PM
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Huerta will take this one
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