Hermes Franca

Hermes França is the Brazilian lightweight who held the WEC lightweight title, defending it twice, and challenged Sean Sherk for the UFC lightweight belt at UFC 73 in 2007, losing a decision. Both men later tested positive for steroids after that fight. CagePotato covered his career and later legal trouble.

Hermes França fact file
Full nameHermes França Barros
Nickname—
Date of birth
Place of birthFortaleza, Brazil
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • WEC
  • Shooto
  • Hero’s
Accolades
  • WEC Lightweight Champion (two title defences)
  • UFC Lightweight title challenger (2007)

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