MMA Fighting · Jan 17, 2016
At 37, Francisco Trinaldo feels he finally reached his full potential
Jason Silva-USA TODAY SportsThe UFC produced its first Brazilian edition of The Ultimate Fighter reality show in 2012, and only six of the 16 fighters that made into the house are still on the UFC roster. Francisco Trinaldo, the oldest of all at 37, is riding the longest win streak in the Octagon -- tied with his teammate Sergio Moraes -- with four victories.
One of the most popular TUF fighters in his country, "Massaranduba" started his mixed martial arts career in 2006, but only in 2014 he finally lived up to his full potential. Months after losing to Mike Chiesa in his first MMA bout outside of Brazil, Trinaldo defeated Leandro Silva, Akbarh Arreola and Norman Parke via decision.