Trinaldo on UFC return after three hernia surgeries: One year out felt like ‘an eternity’

Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Francisco Trinaldo is set to face Muslim Salikhov at UFC Vegas 28.Seasoned veteran Francisco Trinaldo feels healthy and ready to take on anybody in the Octagon. After undergoing three hernia surgeries on the same day, back in November 2020, ‘Massaranduba’ is eager to extend his current three-fight winning streak. In order to do so, he plans to start at UFC Vegas 28, where he will make his welterweight debut.

Away from the Octagon for nearly one year, Francisco told Combate that it was hard to stay out of action for so long, but is ready to make up for it. Although the Brazilian is used to being an active fighter, performing at least…