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Francisco
Drinaldo
14-3-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.
Record: 14-3-0
Summary: Punching power, heart

Fighter Info

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

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
341
47% Successful
160
Types of Successful Strikes
0
160
53% Standing
23%
24%
85
37
38
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
14
36% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
4
7
0
Takedown Defense
56
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Michael Chiesa
UFC 173: Weidman vs. Machida
May 24, 2014
-- -- -- -- --
Francisco Drinaldo -- -- -- --
Win
 Francisco Drinaldo Feb 15, 2014
55 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Jesse Ronson 53 0 0 0
Loss
 Francisco Drinaldo Sep 4, 2013
22 1 0 0 R2 Submission
Piotr Hallmann 42 2 1 2
Win
 Francisco Drinaldo May 18, 2013
5 1 1 1 R1 Submission
Mike Rio 5 1 0 0
Win
 Francisco Drinaldo 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 Drinaldo 45 0 2 2
Win
 Delson Heleno Jun 23, 2012
3 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Francisco Drinaldo 21 0 0 0
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Biography

When and why did you start training and fighting?
I played soccer, the coaches liked my aggressive way and was called to fight. I began training in 2004.

How many bouts do you have? Any titles?
17 fights. Jungle Fight champion in 155lbs in 2011

What were the best results of your fights? Have you ever fought a famous fighter?
Best result was winning the Jungle belt against Adriano Martins. Adriano is considered the best fighter in Brazil at 155lbs. I also fought against Luis "Buscapé" Firmino and Flavio Alvaro.

How is your diet during training?
I make 2 diets. 1 month before the fight, I only eat healthy food and fruits. 15 days before the fight I only eat egg whites, lettuce and zucchini.

What's your favorite tecnique?
I train a lot standing up. I like striking and boxing. 

What does it mean to you, to fight in the UFC?
My main goal for a long time has been to fight in the UFC. Something I have been pursuing for a long time. 

Do you have a heros? 
My parents. I try to be like them and appreciates their honesty and character.

What is your educational background?
I studied until 4th grade.

What did you do before you started fighting?
I worked on my father's land, took care of the farm and helped with everything he needed.
•    Team Wanderlei member on TUF Brazil

•    Stablemate of UFC welterweight Paulo Thiago

•    Pro since 2006

•    Five wins by KO, five by submission

•    Nickname means "Brazilian redwood"

Career

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