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Francisco
Trinaldo
14-4-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.
Record: 14-4-0
Summary: Punching power, heart

Fighter Info

Nickname: Massaranduba
From: Amarante, Piaui Brazil
Fights Out Of: Brasilia, DF Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
375
46% Successful
173
Types of Successful Strikes
0
173
55% Standing
23%
22%
96
39
38
Striking Defense
56
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
14
36% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
5
7
0
Takedown Defense
60
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Michael Chiesa May 24, 2014
19 2 0 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Francisco Trinaldo 13 0 1 0
Win
 Francisco Trinaldo Feb 15, 2014
55 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Jesse Ronson 53 0 0 0
Loss
 Francisco Trinaldo Sep 4, 2013
22 1 0 0 R2 Submission
Piotr Hallmann 42 2 1 2
Win
 Francisco Trinaldo May 18, 2013
5 1 1 1 R1 Submission
Mike Rio 5 1 0 0
Win
 Francisco Trinaldo Jan 19, 2013
12 2 1 4 R2 Submission
C.J. Keith 3 0 0 0
Loss
 Gleison Tibau Oct 13, 2012
36 5 2 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Francisco Trinaldo 45 0 2 2
Win
 Delson Heleno Jun 23, 2012
3 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Francisco Trinaldo 21 0 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: I'm training three times a day for this fight. In the morning, I train MMA at Evolução Thai Team with André Dida. In the afternoon, Muai Thai and conditioning. And in the evening I train Jiu-Jitsu with Sergio Moraes.

When and why did you start training to become a fighter? I started training at the age of 23. I started with kickboxing, but there were far too many rules, so I chose MMA instead.

What ranks and titles have you held? 3 times Brasilia kickboxing champion, Jungle Fight lightweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Ataide Júnior , Minotauro Nogueira, Wanderlei Silva and Anderson Silva

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, the UFC is the beginning of a dream, in which the ending will be me with the belt around my waist.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked as a guard, pizzaiolo (pizza maker) and as a field worker

Favorite grappling technique: Arm triangle
•    Team Wanderlei member on TUF Brazil

•    Stablemate of UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago

•    Pro since 2006

•    Five wins by KO, five by submission

•    Has won eight of his last 11

•    Nickname means "Brazilian redwood"

Career

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