Best fights of Hermes França
Over 17 years as a professional, Hermes França has compiled a 26-20 (23) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hermes França submits Brandon Olsen in 40 seconds
On June 15, 2006 Hermes França defended his WEC lightweight title against Brandon Olsen. França was 31 years old with a record of 13-5, and Olsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. França was on a 3-fight winning streak. França submitted Brandon Olsen via armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Hermes França KOs Spencer Fisher
On January 25, 2007 Hermes França faced Spencer Fisher in a lightweight bout. França was 32 years old with a record of 17-5, and Fisher was 30 with a record of 19-2. França was on a 7-fight winning streak and Fisher was on a 2-fight winning streak. França stopped Spencer Fisher via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Hermes França KOs Caol Uno
On September 26, 2003 Hermes França faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. França was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Uno was 28 with a record of 15-5-3. França was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. França stopped Caol Uno via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Hermes França defeats Marcus Aurélio
On October 25, 2008 Hermes França faced Marcus Aurélio in a lightweight bout. França was 34 years old with a record of 18-7, and Aurélio was 35 with a record of 16-6. França was on a 2-fight losing streak and Aurélio was coming off a loss. França won via unanimous decision.
5. Hermes França submits Nate Diaz
On October 12, 2006 Hermes França defended his WEC lightweight title against Nate Diaz. França was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Diaz was 21 with a record of 5-1. França was on a 6-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 4-fight winning streak. França submitted Nate Diaz via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Hermes França loses to Sean Sherk via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2007 Hermes França fought Sean Sherk for the UFC lightweight title. França was 32 years old with a record of 18-5, and Sherk was 33 with a record of 33-2-1. França was on a 8-fight winning streak and Sherk was on a 2-fight winning streak. França lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sherk.
7. Hermes França KOs Gabe Ruediger in 36 seconds
On March 17, 2006 Hermes França fought Gabe Ruediger for the WEC lightweight title. França was 31 years old with a record of 10-5, and Ruediger was 28 with a record of 9-1. França was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Ruediger was on a 9-fight winning streak. França stopped Gabe Ruediger via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
8. Hermes França loses to Yves Edwards in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 26, 2005 Hermes França faced Yves Edwards in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. França was 30 years old with a record of 10-2, and Edwards was 28 with a record of 28-8-1. França was on a 2-fight winning streak and Edwards was on a 5-fight winning streak. França lost via split decision. Went the distance with Edwards.
9. Hermes França defeats Richard Crunkilton
On April 25, 2003 Hermes França faced Richard Crunkilton in a featherweight bout. França was 28 years old with a record of 6-0, and Crunkilton was 23 with a record of 11-0. França was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Crunkilton was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. França won via unanimous decision.
10. Hermes França submits Josh Thorpe
On April 23, 2011 Hermes França faced Josh Thorpe in a lightweight bout. França was 36 years old with a record of 21-11, and Thorpe was 0 with a record of 0-0. França was on a 2-fight winning streak. França submitted Josh Thorpe via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.