Written by Doug Jeffrey
Photos by Joshua Hedges |
HOLLYWOOD, Florida - It worked for GSP, so it may just work for Hermes Franca.
After Georges St. Pierre defeated an opponent, he dropped to his knees in the Octagon and pleaded with UFC prez Dana White for an opportunity to fight for the welterweight title. And wishes, obviously, do come true. In Sacramento, at UFC 65, St. Pierre defeated Matt Hughes and became the UFC's welterweight champion.
Now, several months later, at Ultimate Fight Night Live, Franca, having defeated Spencer Fisher, dropped to his knees and pleaded with the UFC for a shot at the lightweight title. Sitting Octagon-side, White flashed a huge smile. Time will tell. Sean Sherk, of course, is the man currently wearing that lightweight belt.
In other action, Rashad Evans delivered the roundkick heard around the world with his KO over Sean Salmon.
Who: UFC warriors
What: UFC Fight Night Live
Where: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL
When: January 25, 2007
Why: For Octagon superiority
How: Subs, Decisions, TKOs or KOs
|   Dean Lister unleashes a high round kick at Nate Marquardt.
 Din Thomas (right) scored a unanimous victory over Clay Guida.
 Employing a nasty armbar Ed Herman ends Chris Price's night.
|  Heath Herring (right) came up short in his bout with Jake OBrien. |  Hermes Franca, sporting the colorful hair, earned a TKO-victory over Spencer Fisher. |  Josh Burkman, en route to a W, sends Chad Reiner on a one-way trip to the mat. |  Rashad Evans (right) remained undefeated after this victory over Sean Salmon. |  Rich Clementi (right) took this shot, but he defeated Ross Pointon in Round 2. |  Wrestler Hulk Hogan finds himself between two beauties. | Show comments (0) - Add comments to this article: |
