According to Dave Meltzer at WrestlingObserver.com. “Huerta, who has one fight left on his contact after the Florian fight, is far apart with UFC on terms for a renewal. Huerta, who has gotten a new agent, was asking for six-figures guaranteed per fight as well as points on the PPV, in negotiations that haven’t gone well for some time. That’s a better deal then [BJ] Penn, so he wasn’t going to get it. The UFC position is that they groomed Huerta and pushed him hard and were careful of his opponents, with the exception of Clay Guida….”
UFC President Dana White will not allow Huerta to challenge for a belt until he re-signs. It’s policy that the promotion follows to ensure champions defend their titles and don’t bolt for another organization or tie-up the division with contract negotiations.
