Franca retires

Hermes has had a good career but it is probably time to hang em up. His last couple fights he didnt look to be in the best of shape and was beaten handily. U have to respect a man who knows when his time is up and doesnt just try to collect a paycheck.

There was a time when Franca was one of my favorite fighters because of his aggressiveness on the ground and standing. It's good to see that he recognizes it's time to retire.

franca vs sherk was my fav of all time. everytime sherk would shoot franca would plant a knee in his face.

sokolkevin wrote:

franca vs sherk was my fav of all time. everytime sherk would shoot franca would plant a knee in his face and if sherk wasnt juiced he would of got owned that fight.

Weren't they both juiced? making it an even fight?

But the real questions is will he continue to dye his hair?

ram_escandon wrote:

sokolkevin wrote:

franca vs sherk was my fav of all time. everytime sherk would shoot franca would plant a knee in his face and if sherk wasnt juiced he would of got owned that fight.

Weren't they both juiced? making it an even fight?

oh yeah what the fuck was I thinking, need coffee but loved those knees man

franklinfan2 wrote:

But the real questions is will he continue to dye his hair?

LOL!!!!

When he dyed it blonde one time, he reminded me of Carlton on Fresh Prince of BA dressed up for halloween as Macaulay Culkin. Every other time he just looked like an OompaLoompa.

sokolkevin wrote:

ram_escandon wrote:

sokolkevin wrote:

franca vs sherk was my fav of all time. everytime sherk would shoot franca would plant a knee in his face and if sherk wasnt juiced he would of got owned that fight.

Weren't they both juiced? making it an even fight?

oh yeah what the fuck was I thinking, need coffee but loved those knees man

Haha, cool, I understand. Honestly, though, that time he tested positive changed my entire opinion of him and I was very disappointed.

He only took them to be normal again. He was so plagued by injuries later in his career he is one of those guys I don't blame as much for taking something extra, but there was a time when he was one of the best guys at that weight class.

It was a shame that such a nice fight was spoiled by all the failed tests by the way.

It was clear with how bad he performed during Tyson Griffin and other recent fights that his best days were behind him, but I am still sad to see him go. Chances are however, is he'll get the itch again and a call from Dream or Bitetti or Strikeforce that he won't say no to.

I wouldn't mind seeing him in a lighter weight class, but I don't think he should fight at 155 anymore, whether in UFC or any other org.

yea he was always fun to watch, a very creative fighter. He should compete in abu dhabi and shit like that.

He got fat and had trouble making 155. Dude aint droppin.