UFC veteran Francisco Trinaldo took strong offense to the UFC releasing him last week following a long career in the promotion. The UFC parted ways with Trinaldo last week following a recent loss to Randy Brown in October. Before that, the 44-year-old …
UFC veteran Francisco Trinaldo took strong offense to the UFC releasing him last week following a long career in the promotion. The UFC parted ways with Trinaldo last week following a recent loss to Randy Brown in October. Before that, the 44-year-old appeared to have a career resurgence with wins in five of his previous…
A veteran fighter once considered a mainstay in the UFC has reportedly been let go. The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil season one competitor Francisco Trinaldo is no longer a member of the UFC roster. Trinaldo initially debuted for the promotion as a middlew…
A veteran fighter once considered a mainstay in the UFC has reportedly been let go. The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil season one competitor Francisco Trinaldo is no longer a member of the UFC roster. Trinaldo initially debuted for the promotion as a middleweight at UFC 147 before dropping back down to his lightweight stomping grounds. The…
Brazil’s Francisco Trinaldo has been a staple of the UFC for over a decade. It was recently announced that the 44-year-old athlete ‘Massaranduba’ has been cut from the UFC. On Twitter, it was announced through ‘UFC Roster Watch:’ “? Fighter removed: Francisco Trinaldo” Francisco Trinaldo cut from the UFC ‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo made his UFC […]
Brazil’s Francisco Trinaldo has been a staple of the UFC for over a decade. It was recently announced that the 44-year-old athlete ‘Massaranduba’ has been cut from the UFC.
On Twitter, it was announced through ‘UFC Roster Watch:’ “ Fighter removed: Francisco Trinaldo”
Francisco Trinaldo cut from the UFC
‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo made his UFC debut in June of 2012. Along the way, this Brazilian-born athlete has fought notable fighters such as Gleison Tibau, Michael Chiesa, Ross Pearson, Evan Dunham, James Vick, Paul Felder, Kevin Lee, and Bobby Green, among many others.
Francisco Trinaldo has earned a 2-2 record since 2021. With wins over Danny Roberts and Dwight Grant, but losses to Muslim Salikhov and, most recently, Randy Brown.
The 44-year-old ‘Massaranduba’ is a veteran MMA fighter having competed in over 35 bouts in his professional career. This Brazilian athlete made his debut in MMA back in 2006 and since earned a 28-9 record. Plus going, 1-1 in exhibition bouts as he competed on TUF Brazil.
Francisco Trinaldo represented the middle class in the UFC. A consistent staple who was skilled but never fought for a world title. ‘Massaranduba’ earned a viable career in the UFC. Before becoming an active MMA fighter, Trinaldo was jumping from job to job. In a 2016 interview with MMA Junkie, the Brazilian athlete explained:
“When I moved to Brasilia (capital of Brazil), I didn’t have a career or prospects. I’d spent all my life working in the field. What could I do in the city? I worked at a pizza place, I did construction work, I painted houses, did carpentry. I worked as a security guard.”
As for life in MMA, Trinaldo simply treats it as his day job, he explained:
“I train three times a day. Regular workers have what, nine-hour days? I do pretty much the same. On Sundays I rest, I go to the park, to the movies. It’s my day to treat myself like a king.”
MMA fans will wait and see what’s next for the 44-year-old ‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo
Brazil’s Francisco Trinaldo has been a staple of the UFC for over a decade. It was recently announced that the 44-year-old athlete ‘Massaranduba’ has been cut from the UFC. On Twitter, it was announced through ‘UFC Roster Watch:’ “? Fighter removed: Francisco Trinaldo” Francisco Trinaldo cut from the UFC ‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo made his UFC […]
Brazil’s Francisco Trinaldo has been a staple of the UFC for over a decade. It was recently announced that the 44-year-old athlete ‘Massaranduba’ has been cut from the UFC.
On Twitter, it was announced through ‘UFC Roster Watch:’ “ Fighter removed: Francisco Trinaldo”
Francisco Trinaldo cut from the UFC
‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo made his UFC debut in June of 2012. Along the way, this Brazilian-born athlete has fought notable fighters such as Gleison Tibau, Michael Chiesa, Ross Pearson, Evan Dunham, James Vick, Paul Felder, Kevin Lee, and Bobby Green, among many others.
Francisco Trinaldo has earned a 2-2 record since 2021. With wins over Danny Roberts and Dwight Grant, but losses to Muslim Salikhov and, most recently, Randy Brown.
The 44-year-old ‘Massaranduba’ is a veteran MMA fighter having competed in over 35 bouts in his professional career. This Brazilian athlete made his debut in MMA back in 2006 and since earned a 28-9 record. Plus going, 1-1 in exhibition bouts as he competed on TUF Brazil.
Francisco Trinaldo represented the middle class in the UFC. A consistent staple who was skilled but never fought for a world title. ‘Massaranduba’ earned a viable career in the UFC. Before becoming an active MMA fighter, Trinaldo was jumping from job to job. In a 2016 interview with MMA Junkie, the Brazilian athlete explained:
“When I moved to Brasilia (capital of Brazil), I didn’t have a career or prospects. I’d spent all my life working in the field. What could I do in the city? I worked at a pizza place, I did construction work, I painted houses, did carpentry. I worked as a security guard.”
As for life in MMA, Trinaldo simply treats it as his day job, he explained:
“I train three times a day. Regular workers have what, nine-hour days? I do pretty much the same. On Sundays I rest, I go to the park, to the movies. It’s my day to treat myself like a king.”
MMA fans will wait and see what’s next for the 44-year-old ‘Massaranduba’ Francisco Trinaldo
After taking a week off, the UFC will return to their Apex Facility for UFC Vegas 61 this Saturday. UFC Vegas 61 will feature the main event in the strawweight division between Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan. Both fighters want to make a statement to j…
After taking a week off, the UFC will return to their Apex Facility for UFC Vegas 61 this Saturday. UFC Vegas 61 will feature the main event in the strawweight division between Mackenzie Dern and Xiaonan Yan. Both fighters want to make a statement to join the conversation as potential title challengers. Dern is looking…
Francisco Trinaldo will be making his welterweight bow in his next outing. The longtime UFC lightweight veteran will be making the move up when he takes on Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout taking place at the promotion’s upcoming June 5 according to a report from MMA Fighting. The move comes after his TKO win […]
Francisco Trinaldo will be making his welterweight bow in his next outing.
The longtime UFC lightweight veteran will be making the move up when he takes on Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout taking place at the promotion’s upcoming June 5 according to a report from MMA Fighting.
The move comes after his TKO win over Jai Herbert in July last year where Trinaldo came in four pounds heavy at 160 pounds. It was the first time the Brazilian has missed weight in his career.
Acknowledging that the cut might be too much for him at the age of 42, Trinaldo will look to continue his winning streak at 170 pounds. “Massaranduba” is on a three-fight winning streak and has won four of his last five overall.
Among his other wins included John Makdessi, Bobby Green and Evan Dunham with his only loss in that run being a controversial unanimous decision defeat to Alexander Hernandez.
Salikhov, meanwhile, will be looking to continue his own winning streak. The Dagestan native has won his last four in a row with his most recent win being a split decision over Elizue Zaleski dos Santos in July.
Salikhov was most recently booked to face Santiago Ponzinibbio in January only for the fight to be called off after Salikhov had to withdraw due to health problems stemming from COVID-19.