(Note to Muscle Shark: Watch out for hail-Mary flying knees in the third round. Props to CombatLifestyle.)
So says MMAWeekly’s blog MMAInsider:
MMAInsider has learned from several sources close to former UFC lightweight champ Sean Sherk that a meeting with fellow Minnesotan Roger Huerta is possible for UFC 97 in Montreal, Canada [on April 18th].
Huerta recently elected not to sign a contract extension with the UFC, deciding instead to focus on recent opportunities in acting and modeling. He has reportedly signed a three-film development deal with Lions Gate Films, and is working on a book about his life.
A meeting with Sherk would be the last fight on Huerta’s current contract.
If Sherk chooses to keep the fight standing and show off the improved striking that we saw in his decision win over Tyson Griffin at UFC 90, this might actually be a good match. I’m just worried that Dana White will hand him an envelope of cash and say "make this little punk look bad," causing Sherk to spend all three rounds working his lay-and-pray. Just like Tito Ortiz’s last fight against Lyoto Machida, the UFC may not want to send off their departing star with a big win. They’re kind of vindictive like that.
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commentsRoid Shark will try to stand up and lose that battle so his bleeding face will try some takedowns with no success. You forget, Huerta was a college wrestler too. Anyway, Huerta KOs RoidShark in the third round with flying knee during a beat down bleeding RoidShark slow telegraphed takedown attempt.
I'm actually a fan of clay guida's fist-eating ways. It's a noble tradition in the manner of other great fist-eating champions like Gotti.
As for huerta, I thought and still think he's over-rated in many ways. But I have enjoyed watching him grow as a fighter. I think he adds something new each fight. Having said that, I'm going to route for Sherk here. I think Sean is a better fighter with a lot more to lose (namely 'roid money (think mad money, but for stuff that shrinks your testicles)).
I was getting a bit tired of seeing Huerta being pimped out as their Latin American poster boy (much as they do with Bisping)
I've got an idea. If Huerta wants to get info acting, why doesn't nut-up and act like a fighter. Good luck. We'll see him back in six months.
However if this fight does happen I could see Sherk trying out his new boxing skills and gettting KTFO late in round 1 or early round 2... Huerta has a way of getting people to fight his fight... except for Ken-Flo that is.
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