Bellator makes signing of Huerta official

Roger Huerta, the top free agent in MMA and one of the sport’s brightest young stars, announced today that he has signed an exclusive contract with Bellator Fighting Championships and will compete in the promotion’s upcoming Season 2 lightweight tournament.

The announcement was made during a live video press conference at Bellator.com.

The 26-year-old Huerta (20-3-1) comes to Bellator in the prime of his career after a 3½-year run in the UFC, where he rose to international prominence and became the first MMA fighter ever to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.