This Week, Tom Ngo from 5thRound.com says (in Franca Back in Action at Fight Night 17) UFC lightweight Hermes Franca will be taking on Joe Lauzon at “UFC Fight Night 17” on February 7th. Franca is coming off of a win over Marcus Aurelio at UFC 90 just last month, however has lost two of his last three bouts. The event will be held at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, an...

And Kris Karkoski from MMAFrenzy.com » Editorials says (in Lauzon, Franca Likely To Clash at UFC Fight Night 17) After four-straight UFC victories and eight-straight overall Franca challenged then lightweight champion Sean Sherk for the 155-pound title, but was defeated by unanimous decision. Following the fight, Franca tested positive steroids and was suspended from competition for one ye...

And scotty23 from Bloody Elbow says (in Hermes Franca vs. Joe Lauzon at UFN 17) Franca, a former title contender in the 155-lb division is coming off a unanimous decision victory over rival Marcus Aurelio at UFC 90 back in October, while Lauzon gained a TKO win via strikes in his bout with Kyle Bradley at UFC Fight Night 15 in September.

And iamphoenix from Fight Ticker says (in UFC Fight Night 17 Continues to Dazzle) 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 te...

2 Weeks Ago, Kris Karkoski from MMAFrenzy.com » Editorials says (in UFC 91 Results: Lesnar TKOs Couture To Claim Heavyweight Title) Brock Lesnar (3-1) became the new UFC heavyweight champion in the UFC 91 main event on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, knocking out heavyweight title-holder and UFC hall of famer Randy Couture (16-9) with strikes midway through the second round of their champio...