Nate Diaz v Melvin Guillard, Roger Huerta v Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma

By: Chad Edward Posted On: July 8, 2009 at 6:26pm

Ultimate Fighter Nathan Diaz (9-5) will square off across the Octagon from lightweight banger “Young Assassin” Melvin Guillard (22-7-2) and former lightweight contender “El Matador” Roger Huerta (20-2-1) will return from a 13-month hiatus versus “Bullly” Gray Maynard (7-0) at UFC’s Fight Night in Oklahoma City 16 September.

Diaz and Guillard cross paths moving in opposite directions.

Diaz is on a two-fight losing streak, most recently getting manhandled in a UD loss to a relentless “Daddy” Joe Stevenson (30-9) at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale in Las Vegas last month.

Guillard is on a two-fight win streak, most recently pulling ahead in a split decision over Gleison Tibau (16-6) at the same event.

However, Diaz’s recent losses are against notably better competition than Guillard’s recent wins.

Sports Illustrated cover boy Huerta returns from being simply out-classed in a UD loss to UFC title challenger “KenFlo” Kenny Florian (11-3) at UFC 87 last August. This fight represents the final fight on his UFC contract, after which Huerta evidently plans to retire to pursue an acting career.

That’s not a healthy mindset to have when facing down Maynard, who will make his sixth Octagon appearance. At UFC 96 in March, Maynard defended his perfect record with a unanimous decision over “Mongoose” Jim Miller (13-2).

The card will air in the United States on SpikeTV and represents the UFC’s return to Oklahoma City after a 15-year absence.