Former UFC fighter, Brazilian Hermes Franca currently sits in a Clackamas County Jail cell in Oregon City, Ore. after responding to charges of sexual misconduct recently leveled against him.
According to a report from Jeff Howard of Portland MMA Examiner, Franca was charged with seven counts of sexual abuse in the first degree (ORS.163.427) and two counts of unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree (ORS.163.408).
Franca remains incarcerated with a bail of $250,000 after pleading not guilty to all nine counts. The fighter reportedly flew from Brazil to address the charges.
The 36-year-old Franca (22-12, 1 NC) was scheduled to face Drew Fickett in the headlining bout at Maximum Fighting Championship’s “MFC 30: Up Close & Personal” on Friday, June 10.
After the indictment announcement, MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich issued the following statement:
“Mr. Franca’s legal situation is a matter in the hands of law enforcement officials and soon to be going...
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