Hermes Franca vs Joe Lauzon UFC Fight Night 17 bout possible
by MMAmania.com on Nov 25, 2008 12:32 PM EST
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Hermes Franca (19-7) and Joe Lauzon (17- 4) have been offered bout agreements to compete in a 155-pound match up at UFC Fight Night 17 at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 7.
MMAmania.com today confirmed that the lightweight bout, which would likely air on the televised Spike TV main card, is currently in the works.
Franca has been on a roller coaster ride during the past 18 months. The former number one contender recently returned from a 12-month steroids suspension, losing to Frank Edgar in his July comeback fight at UFC Fight Night 14.
The Brazilian then rebounded with a win against his former Brazilian jiu-jitsu teacher Marcus Aurelio at UFC 90: "Silva vs. Cote" in October. And shortly thereafter he was arrested in Jupiter, Fla., on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
That case is still pending; however, Franca has insisted that he was exhausted, which caused him to drive erratically. He is innocent until proven guilty.
Lauzon, too, rebounded from a recent loss -- a first for him inside the Octagon -- to stop Kyle Bradley via technical knockout (strikes) at UFC Fight Night 15 in September. Prior to the win, he was one of the many recent victims of Kenny Florian courtesy of a second round technical knockout loss at UFC Fight Night 13 back in April.
"J-Lau" was the favorite to win The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 season before meeting up with Manny Gamburyan in the semifinals. He has four wins in five attempts inside the Octagon.
To check out the latest UFC Fight Night 17 fight card and rumors click here.
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interesting fight. Joe should win if he keeps the pace up for 3 rounds.
by sbud on Nov 25, 2008 12:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know what, we were all complaining last week about BJ/GSP threads popping up every day, but I miss them already. Lauzon wins this match up, but it’s almost one of theose “who really cares” fights!
by kevin on Nov 25, 2008 12:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I care, but only to see franca lose!
by medecine balls on Nov 25, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Franca will win and he won’t need a gas tank to do it either. Lauzon’s outmatched in BJJ and power. I don’t see him being technical enough to last.
by NameNotRequired on Nov 25, 2008 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think hes gonna stop Franca, but if Joe plays it smart and keeps his distance and reach, i can see him getting the decision.
by medecine balls on Nov 25, 2008 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin: have you lost your mind? THis is a damn good match up!
Not every fight can be a mega fight!
by john on Nov 25, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be happy for this fight on PPV, but even better for a UFN! I think Creepy Joe should be able to out work Hermes and win a decision.
by BNF on Nov 25, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like this match up. The loser of this fight is never going to be mentioned about contendership again. Hermes has what it takes to end this fight by KO, TKO, or submission. I see Joe’s best chance at winning to be out-working Hermes for the better of the 3 rounds. Hermes doesn’t always show up to fights in the best of shape; sometimes I’m amazed that he even make weight…
by ViolentMike on Nov 25, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you BNF. This is a great fight that will probibly win fight of the night. Both guys are scrappy well rounded fighters. I think Hermes doesn’t have the gas tank to beat Joe.
by DB on Nov 25, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Technique Joe might be outmatched, slightly, but I do not think he will be outpowered, Joe is very underrated, he will win this I think and work his way up the latter.
by The Anomaly on Nov 25, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think its a decent fight kev. you arent a lauzon fan?? i mean, he’s no belt-holder or anything but i like the dude. i hope he beats that f*ckin idiot hermes!
by allamerican on Nov 25, 2008 12:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i know. there hasnt been much going on in mma news lately. kevin, a buddy of mine that lives here is moving to sarasota next week. not far from siesta key. i’ll be at the daquiri deck a.s.a.p.
by allamerican on Nov 25, 2008 12:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thats cool bud, you’ll love it, especially this time of year! vacationing women, leave the Girlfriend at home!!! I like lauzon, and a poker buddy of mine is boys with Franca, but really not a big fight to me!
by kevin on Nov 25, 2008 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, theres no doubt that its time for all the hot, rich, drunk chicks to start showin some skin down here. i gotta say though, it really sucks with all the traffic.
by allamerican on Nov 25, 2008 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to drive to venice every morning to work, I hear you!
It’s nothing compared to boston or here in CA though, thats for sure!
by kevin on Nov 25, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
kev: you’ve been to cape cod in the summer right? thats some of the worst traffic EVER! it can take 3 hours to drive from the bridge to the orleans rotary. and its only about 40 miles. thats some bullsh*t. the thing that i find the sh*tiest about down here is, there’s frickin lights every 500 feet. you get stuck at one, you catch ’em all!
by allamerican on Nov 25, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whoa waho, back up, lets get back to these hot drunk chicks.. where do i sign up?
by O damn he got caught on Nov 25, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cape Cod is not that bad for traffic. That is until you get up near Provincetown, that place is nice but WAY too crowded.
by JRE' on Nov 25, 2008 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously? You shifted the conversation from girls showing skin to traffic jams? What the…!
by PJJ on Nov 25, 2008 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JRE" a P-town guy huh? you do know what lies in P-town right?
by kevin on Nov 25, 2008 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
pretty decent main for a ufn. i like creepy joe in this one.
by b.w. on Nov 25, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no, i just assumed. that’s what i get for not reading the whole thread. this is a great match-up imo, and if it’s not the main, i cant wait to see what is. nate vs clay would be cool.
by b.w. on Nov 25, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, you and JV have the same attention span (see the Cung Le thread). I would be very happy to see Clay get triangled by Nate in the main event.
by BNF on Nov 25, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I awant to see Huerta vs. Lauzon! too bad that Huerta is in the UFC witness protection program
by john on Nov 25, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hermes has better stand up heavier hands a hole lot better on the ground hermes by tko 3rnd
by liamd on Nov 25, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
pretty good fight 4 a Ultimate Fight Night. I’m gonna have to go with Hermes Franca in this 1. I think he is a litle better at everything.Hemes in the 2nd
by the Levi on Nov 25, 2008 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lauzon by flying ankle lock (which he almost pulled of in his last fight against Bradley). I say he nails it this time. He has an incredible ground game for those of you who aren’t really following Joe.
by MrFyer on Nov 25, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
great fight
i think it’s anybodies fight to win
by bryant on Nov 26, 2008 3:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
im picking joe. he’s my boy. his ground is very under-rated, and he loves to stand and bang. hermes is no slouch, but i think he’s on his way out. i see lauzon pulling off either a tko in the 3rd or a u.d. nice reference to that flying ankle lock mr. fyer, i was really hoping he pulled that off against bradley.
by loves to compete on Nov 26, 2008 12:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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