Away from fighting since he was defeated by Sean Sherk, at UFC-73, in July 2007, Hermes França is serving the last few weeks of a 12-month suspension imposed by the California Athletic Commission for using irregular substances, in his title fight. of the Ultimate lightweights. The black belt revealed exclusively to the website SUPER FIGHTS, who was very close to returning to the UFC, in the 76th edition of the event, which takes place on July 5th, but the show takes place on the last day of his suspension. Hermes broke his ties with Ultimate amicably to fight outside the United States, but thought twice and decided to wait for his punishment to end.
“Joe Silva (UFC matchmaker) told me not to sign with anyone, as several fighters who were suspended and fought outside the United States had problems returning, like Josh Barnnett. Joe (Silva) himself approached me to fight at UFC-86, Forrest griffin Vs Quinton jackson, but unfortunately the event takes place on the last day of my suspension”, said Hermes.
You can check out Hermes França's full interview tomorrow on the website's Podcast SUPER FIGHTS
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