Career Averages - Francisco Trinaldo
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Francisco Trinaldo - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Brown | 1 | 60 of 141 | 42% | 65 of 148 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 0:38 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 40 of 67 | 59% | 82 of 111 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 5:21 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Brown | 1 | 23 of 49 | 46% | 27 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 1 | 0:38 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 9 of 15 | 60% | 13 of 19 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:04 | |
| 2 | Randy Brown | 0 | 25 of 69 | 36% | 25 of 69 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 19 of 37 | 51% | 22 of 40 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:50 | |
| 3 | Randy Brown | 0 | 12 of 23 | 52% | 13 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 12 of 15 | 80% | 47 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:27 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Brown | 60 of 141 | 42% | 30 of 101 | 10 of 16 | 20 of 24 | 56 of 136 | 0 of 1 | 4 of 4 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 40 of 67 | 59% | 20 of 44 | 9 of 12 | 11 of 11 | 33 of 59 | 0 of 1 | 7 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy Brown | 23 of 49 | 46% | 8 of 28 | 2 of 5 | 13 of 16 | 21 of 46 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 2 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 9 of 15 | 60% | 1 of 6 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 9 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Randy Brown | 25 of 69 | 36% | 15 of 55 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 5 | 25 of 69 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 19 of 37 | 51% | 8 of 24 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 5 | 19 of 36 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Randy Brown | 12 of 23 | 52% | 7 of 18 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 12 of 15 | 80% | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 7 |
Cody picks Trinaldo as a plus money underdog, believing the line should be closer to -170/+150. He argues that Trinaldo is very good at making opponents fight at his pace and that Brown's boxing is not as functional as it seems. He expects a close fight and wants to be holding the plus 270 ticket if it goes to decision. He plans to bet Trinaldo and may wait for a better price at weigh-ins.
Paul picks Randy Brown by decision, citing Brown's significant reach advantage, improved striking, and ability to use his jab and footwork to outpoint Trinaldo. He acknowledges Trinaldo's durability and winning streak but believes Brown's superior technique and youth will prevail. He notes that Trinaldo has never been knocked down and hasn't been submitted since 2017, so a decision is the most likely outcome.
The MMA Guru sees this as a complete mismatch, citing Randy Brown's significant advantages in height, reach, and athleticism over the 44-year-old Trinaldo. He expects Brown to use volume striking from distance and possibly mix in wrestling, similar to his win over Cowboy Oliveira. He believes Trinaldo's only path is an early knockout, but Brown's activity and youth should overwhelm him. He calls it a 'free betting boost' and includes Brown in his parlay.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 80 of 124 | 64% | 91 of 137 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 4:21 |
| Danny Roberts | 0 | 36 of 118 | 30% | 44 of 128 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:39 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 23 of 37 | 62% | 25 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Danny Roberts | 0 | 16 of 57 | 28% | 16 of 57 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 34 of 48 | 70% | 41 of 57 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 3:14 |
| Danny Roberts | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 9 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 23 of 39 | 58% | 25 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:46 |
| Danny Roberts | 0 | 13 of 44 | 29% | 19 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:32 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 80 of 124 | 64% | 62 of 102 | 16 of 20 | 2 of 2 | 51 of 86 | 21 of 26 | 8 of 12 |
| Danny Roberts | 36 of 118 | 30% | 15 of 92 | 12 of 15 | 9 of 11 | 27 of 103 | 8 of 14 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 23 of 37 | 62% | 15 of 27 | 8 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 20 of 33 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Danny Roberts | 16 of 57 | 28% | 6 of 44 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 6 | 15 of 55 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 34 of 48 | 70% | 28 of 40 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 21 | 12 of 15 | 8 of 12 |
| Danny Roberts | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 23 of 39 | 58% | 19 of 35 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 17 of 32 | 6 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Danny Roberts | 13 of 44 | 29% | 4 of 33 | 7 of 7 | 2 of 4 | 9 of 38 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Francisco Trinaldo, continuing to ride the Trinaldo train. He likes the matchup because Danny Roberts won't initiate takedowns and has poor takedown defense. He acknowledges Trinaldo's age but believes his chin is still intact, though he notes Roberts has the power to test it.
Big Brady picks Danny Roberts to win by decision, but he is leaning and not confident. He notes that Trinaldo is 43 years old and small for welterweight, while Roberts is nine years younger, taller, and has a reach advantage. However, Roberts has shown poor fight IQ and durability issues, being finished in all his losses. Brady thinks the youth and size advantage will be decisive, but it's a close fight and he cannot be confident. He expects a competitive decision.
Cody picks Danny Roberts as his second underdog. He notes that Roberts is faster, has better footwork, and higher output. Cody believes Roberts can win the first two rounds and survive the third. He acknowledges Roberts' history of bonehead decisions but thinks the big cage and Sanford MMA game plan will help. Cody sees it as a close fight that could go either way.
Daniel Levi leans toward Danny Roberts as a slight underdog, citing Roberts' size, power, and prime age versus the 44-year-old Trinaldo. He acknowledges Trinaldo's durability and experience but thinks age may finally catch up. He plans to bet one unit on Roberts if the line improves to around +105 or +110, but has not placed the bet yet.
The host picks Danny Roberts but is not betting the fight. He believes Roberts is the better fighter at this stage, younger and faster, and should outpoint Trinaldo. However, he acknowledges Trinaldo's knockout power and Roberts' questionable chin. He mentions a possible Trinaldo KO prop at +450 to +550 as a small shot. He is staying away from betting due to the volatility.
Paul picks Francisco Trinaldo, despite acknowledging that Roberts will likely be winning early. He believes Trinaldo's durability and power will eventually catch Roberts, similar to the Jai Herbert fight. Paul notes that Roberts has a suspect chin and Trinaldo can land a big left hand late. He expects Trinaldo to be losing on the scorecards before getting a finish.
The MMA Guru hesitantly picks Danny Roberts as an underdog, acknowledging Roberts' history of being KO'd but noting Trinaldo's age (43) and lack of power at welterweight. He believes Roberts' reach and rangy style will allow him to fight patiently and win a close decision. He mentions Roberts has momentum with a couple of wins and confidence, while Trinaldo hasn't had many finishes recently. He predicts a razor-close 29-28 decision.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 36 of 70 | 51% | 61 of 101 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 4:45 |
| Dwight Grant | 0 | 31 of 133 | 23% | 41 of 145 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 11 of 20 | 55% | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Dwight Grant | 0 | 14 of 51 | 27% | 14 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 15 of 28 | 53% | 16 of 31 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:08 |
| Dwight Grant | 0 | 8 of 48 | 16% | 13 of 55 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 10 of 22 | 45% | 34 of 50 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:37 |
| Dwight Grant | 0 | 9 of 34 | 26% | 14 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 36 of 70 | 51% | 20 of 50 | 11 of 14 | 5 of 6 | 26 of 57 | 4 of 5 | 6 of 8 |
| Dwight Grant | 31 of 133 | 23% | 20 of 114 | 7 of 14 | 4 of 5 | 28 of 128 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 11 of 20 | 55% | 4 of 12 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 20 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Dwight Grant | 14 of 51 | 27% | 6 of 39 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 5 | 14 of 51 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 15 of 28 | 53% | 9 of 19 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 11 of 23 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Dwight Grant | 8 of 48 | 16% | 8 of 44 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 43 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 4 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 10 of 22 | 45% | 7 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 8 |
| Dwight Grant | 9 of 34 | 26% | 6 of 31 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 34 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo leans Trinaldo because he thinks the shorter, stockier fighter can get inside Grant's reach, get to the hips, and grind. He notes Grant has questionable cardio and was knocked out in his last fight despite winning early. However, he's worried about Trinaldo's age (43) and when he'll start to decline. He likes the more/more on the monkey knife fight and will have Trinaldo in his DraftKings lineup.
Big Brady picks Grant to knock out the 43-year-old Trinaldo, citing Trinaldo's age, size disadvantage, and recent knockdowns. He notes Grant's power and Trinaldo's never-been-KO'd record, but believes the chin will crack. He predicts a first-round knockout.
Cody picks Francisco Trinaldo, admitting it's a heart-over-mind bet. He notes Trinaldo's durability and veteran savvy, and criticizes Dwight Grant's tendency to run away and his unimpressive UFC performances. Cody points out that Grant has looked abysmal, losing to low-level competition and barely beating Stefan Sekulich. He believes Trinaldo's toughness and forward pressure will be enough to win, though he acknowledges the risk.
Lock picks Trinaldo based on pressure and durability. He notes Trinaldo has never been knocked down and should stalk Grant, who tends to backpedal. He expects Trinaldo to win by decision, citing Grant's lack of volume and Trinaldo's superior kickboxing.
Paul does not make a clear pick. He notes that Trinaldo is now the favorite and he is not interested at that price. He also points out that Dwight Grant could win by staying on the outside and landing chip shots. Paul seems to lean towards passing on the fight.
The MMA Guru picks Francisco Trinaldo, trusting his chin and durability. He criticizes Dwight Grant for being gun-shy and compares him to Uriah Hall. He believes Trinaldo's pressure and chin will carry him to a decision win, though he notes Grant has KO power.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Salikhov | 0 | 39 of 128 | 30% | 51 of 148 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 1 | 62 of 118 | 52% | 71 of 129 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:07 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muslim Salikhov | 0 | 13 of 39 | 33% | 13 of 40 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 1 | 26 of 49 | 53% | 27 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:30 | |
| 2 | Muslim Salikhov | 0 | 16 of 48 | 33% | 17 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:10 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 16 of 39 | 41% | 18 of 41 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:16 | |
| 3 | Muslim Salikhov | 0 | 10 of 41 | 24% | 21 of 56 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:28 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 20 of 30 | 66% | 26 of 38 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:21 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Salikhov | 39 of 128 | 30% | 22 of 101 | 16 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 34 of 119 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 62 of 118 | 52% | 29 of 84 | 26 of 27 | 7 of 7 | 48 of 98 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 19 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muslim Salikhov | 13 of 39 | 33% | 9 of 31 | 4 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 34 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 26 of 49 | 53% | 13 of 36 | 10 of 10 | 3 of 3 | 17 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 14 | |
| 2 | Muslim Salikhov | 16 of 48 | 33% | 7 of 34 | 9 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 46 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 16 of 39 | 41% | 6 of 28 | 9 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 16 of 39 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Muslim Salikhov | 10 of 41 | 24% | 6 of 36 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 39 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 20 of 30 | 66% | 10 of 20 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 3 | 15 of 24 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 5 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
For the first time in many years, Trinaldo (26-7, 16-6 UFC) is fighting outside of the lightweight division. In this return to welterweight – Trinaldo started his UFC career at middleweight but his pro career in this 170-pound category – he will meet “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov (17-2, 4-1 UFC). The Octagon ranger for this interesting style matchup is referee Mark Smith, and the two fighters do not touch gloves to begin their melee. Trinaldo wades forward to pressure Salikhov, and “King of Kung Fu” jabs at him from a distance. Trinaldo catches his man on the way in with a looping shot, and a body kick surprises Salikhov. The two are not committing on strikes of note, preferring to find their range and fake the other out. Salikhov unleashes a nasty body kick that slaps on the midsection of his opponent, and the sound echoes throughout the empty UFC Apex. The Brazilian tries to chase Salikhov down to make him pay, but Salikhov keeps his man at bay with kicks. “Massaranduba” rushes through strikes to land a left hand of his own, and Salikhov laughs it off to tag Trinaldo with a huge right hand. Trinaldo chases after him with a swarm of inaccurate punches, but he does bully the Dagestani fighter into the cage to knee him in the chest. Salikhov swipes at him with a left hand, and he chops the lead leg of the Brazilian on the way out. Trinaldo scores a right hand and just narrowly avoids a head kick and a subsequent spinning heel kick. “Massaranduba” bites down on his mouthpiece to throw hands, but Salikhov slips and rips with counters. A quick uppercut from “King of Kung Fu” clips Trinaldo on the chin, and the Brazilian falls to his back in serious danger. Salikhov chases him down and slams his fists on the side of his head, but Trinaldo survives by throwing his legs up for a desperation heel hook to occupy Salikhov’s time until the bell sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Round 2
The welterweights meet in the center of the cage, and Trinaldo is ready to go back to battle as he presses forward to land a left hand on the backpedaling Dagestan native. Salikhov sits on an uppercut, but he comes up just short of the mark. Trinaldo comes forward confidently and knees the body a few times, but Salikhov tags him with fierce punches on the way out. “King of Kung Fu” gets off a crisp uppercut and a follow-up punch, and a low kick to the calf nearly puts Trinaldo down. Trinaldo times a big left hand as Salikhov advances, and Salikhov does not even register the strike as he puts his own combination together. A nasty right hand shocks Trinaldo, who is on wobbled legs but not going down this time, and Salikhov leaps in the air with a knee that glances off the target. The Brazilian only appears enraged, as he takes a punch on the chin and lashes out with a huge strike that Salikhov can barely dodge. The two are loading up on their strikes with everything they have, until they come together in a clinch. Salikhov does not way to stay here for long, as he backs off and pins a one-two on the chin. A few jabs from Salikhov find their home, and a high kick blazes up and just gets blocked in time. Salikhov ducks a looping shot to tag his foe with an uppercut, and he escapes as Trinaldo bears down on him with reaching shots. Trinaldo throws so hard he nearly falls over, and Salikhov lands a few quick strikes on the way out. A heavy body kick from Salikhov finds its mark on the midsection, and he steps forward to throw the Brazilian down to his back. “Massaranduba” slowly climbs to a knee and back up, and the tense round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov
Round 3
The two men are amped up to get after it, and Smith needs them to back off before he calls time. Seconds into the round, as Salikhov is readying a strike, Trinaldo lunges his fingers out and one goes deep into the eyeball. Salikhov falls to the ground in pain, clutching his eye, and Smith rushes over to attend to him while calling in the doctor. Salikhov’s eye appears bloodied and his eyelid is not opening all the way, but he tells the doctor that his vision is blurry but returning. The doctor wipes Salikhov’s eye clear, and Smith issues Trinaldo a hard warning. The action resumes after about two minutes in the break, and the two offer a glove touch before getting back down to business. Trinaldo winds up a bomb of a left hand that clacks off Salikhov’s chin, and Salikhov wobbles but backs off. Trinaldo knows the vision is compromised, and his left hand finds its home on that eye repeatedly, doing some serious damage. Trinaldo pushes in for a clinch to land a few knees, and Salikhov backs out of the clinch and catches a charging Trinaldo with an uppercut. The Brazilian swings with reckless abandon, with looping shots nowhere near the mark. The Dagestani fighter blocks a big head kick, and he lances Trinaldo with a straight right hand. Trinaldo falls over throwing so hard, and Salikhov backs off and kicks his leg a few times before Smith stands him up. Salikhov gets off a one-two when they start up, and he dances out of the way as Trinaldo bears down on him. Salikhov sits down on a left hand, and a spinning heel kick glances off the shoulder. Trinaldo is not afraid, taking strikes on the jaw and marching forward to throw haymakers. Salikhov absorbs a stern body kick that makes him drop his right hand, and Trinaldo follows the kick with a big right hand. Salikhov stings him with a few punches, and the Brazilian maintains his composure and takes another one-two on the chin. Ever the Terminator, Trinaldo plods forward through a few strikes to land his own, but Salikhov is much faster, putting a few punches together in rapid succession. Salikhov ends a combination by lifting Trinaldo in the air and slamming him down. From on top, Salikhov delivers a wild barrage of ground-and-pound to end the round in style.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-27 Salikhov)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-27 Salikhov)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Salikhov (30-27 Salikhov)
The Official Result
Muslim Salikhov def. Francisco Trinaldo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Big Brady expects a low-volume, boring fight likely going to decision. He notes Trinaldo is 42 with a great chin but poor cardio, while Salikhov has flashier strikes and slightly more volume. He acknowledges Salikhov has struggled with grapplers in the past but thinks Trinaldo lacks the cardio to implement a ground game. He predicts Salikhov wins a boring decision, with a possible late finish if Trinaldo gasses.
Cody picks Trinaldo, agreeing with Paul. He notes Salikhov's takedown defense issues and Trinaldo's grappling advantage. Cody thinks Trinaldo's cardio is overblown and that he can win via takedowns and top control. He sees great value at +210.
Daniel picks Salikhov via second-round knockout, citing his sharp counter-striking, accuracy, and improving takedown defense. He notes that Trinaldo is 42 and only has one round of wrestling in him, as seen in his last fight. Daniel believes Trinaldo will slow down and get countered by Salikhov's spinning attacks and straight punches. He respects Trinaldo but thinks father time is undefeated, and that Salikhov's distance management and power will be too much.
Trinaldo is durable, never knocked out, and can mix in takedowns. Salikhov is low-output and overvalued due to the 'Russian tax'. This fight will be close and go to decision, with Trinaldo having the edge.
Paul picks Trinaldo as a dog, citing his experience and well-rounded skills. He notes Salikhov's takedown defense issues and that Trinaldo has a path via grappling. Paul thinks the odds are too high for a fighter of Trinaldo's caliber. He already bet Trinaldo at +210.
The Guru picks Muslim Salikhov, expecting a striking stalemate but believing Salikhov will be too strong in grappling and more technical on the feet. He thinks Salikhov will give Trinaldo a rude awakening to welterweight, being bigger and faster. He predicts a 30-27 unanimous decision in a somewhat boring fight.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 1 | 30 of 58 | 51% | 37 of 66 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 2 | 1 | 3:18 |
| Jai Herbert | 1 | 21 of 70 | 30% | 37 of 90 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:20 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 9 of 20 | 45% | 13 of 24 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 2 | 0 | 3:15 |
| Jai Herbert | 0 | 4 of 14 | 28% | 13 of 25 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:43 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 9 of 22 | 40% | 12 of 26 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:00 |
| Jai Herbert | 1 | 14 of 32 | 43% | 21 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:37 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 1 | 12 of 16 | 75% | 12 of 16 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
| Jai Herbert | 0 | 3 of 24 | 12% | 3 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 30 of 58 | 51% | 15 of 35 | 7 of 14 | 8 of 9 | 19 of 45 | 3 of 4 | 8 of 9 |
| Jai Herbert | 21 of 70 | 30% | 15 of 63 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 16 of 61 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 9 of 20 | 45% | 4 of 13 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 12 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Jai Herbert | 4 of 14 | 28% | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 9 of 22 | 40% | 4 of 12 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 4 | 8 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
| Jai Herbert | 14 of 32 | 43% | 9 of 27 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 26 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 2 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 12 of 16 | 75% | 7 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 8 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 4 |
| Jai Herbert | 3 of 24 | 12% | 2 of 22 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Headlining the prelims that might have felt like an eternity to some is a catchweight fight between longtime UFC vet Trinaldo (25-7, 15-6 UFC) and hard-charging British striker Herbert (10-1, 0-0 UFC), with the latter making his UFC debut while Trinaldo has already fought in the Octagon 21 times. As Trinaldo missed weight by four pounds, this is a 160-pound affair, and it will be overseen by referee Herb Dean. There is no glove touch, and Herbert starts out with a wide stance as he paws out his left. Trinaldo winds up with a left hook that comes up well short, and Herbert is dancing around the cage while avoiding strikes. Herbert stings him with a right hand, and lands another, forcing the Brazilian to bite down on his mouthpiece and land a left hook and a body kick. “Massaranduba” mashes him against the fence, where it leads to a simple takedown as he hops into half guard. Trinaldo drops down a hard elbow, and fishes for an arm-triangle choke that leads him to fall off. Herbert springs back up, but Trinaldo snags his neck on the way up and clamps on a guillotine choke. The Brit stays calm, and he pulls his head free and returns to his feet as Trinaldo squeezes him on the fence. When Herbert tries to gain separation, Trinaldo redoubles his effort to get the fight down, and he tosses his man to the canvas. Herbert tries to get to his knees and stand up, but he gives up his neck as Trinaldo steps over to hunt for a rear-naked choke. Herbert falls to his back to defend the choke, so Trinaldo lashes at him with vicious elbows. Herbert manages to kick off, but Trinaldo comes back forward to bully Herbert on the fence. Herbert turns out and lifts up a few knees that ring Trinaldo’s bell, but the Brazilian winds up with a right hand that does some damage as well. When they are still holding tight, Herbert hits his own takedown, and he wings a big elbow at his opponent from on top. Herbert rides out the rest of the round with a few punches from half guard.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Round 2
Herbert opens the round with a few jabs, and he follows one with a piston-like right straight that sets Trinaldo down on the ground. The Brit dives on top and drills him with an elbow, so Trinaldo scrambles but inadvertently gives up his back. Herbert gets both his hooks in, and he secures a body triangle as he fishes for a neck. Herbert tries to set up a rear-naked choke, and the Brazilian defends it well, so Herbert softens him up with a few punches. Trinaldo bucks like a bronco, but Herbert has him locked down from turning. Trinaldo gets two-on-one wrist control to force a sweep, and after they jockey for position, Trinaldo gets him off and gets to his knees. The Brazilian takes a moment to get up, so Herbert blasts him on the chin again. Trinaldo looks tired as he tries to get back up, and he swings wildly and inaccurately but zings one off the chin. Herbert stuffs a takedown attempt, and he sticks Trinaldo with another right hand. Trinaldo is wobbling around like he is on an ice-covered canvas, and Herbert nearly drops him again with a right hand. Trinaldo gets his knees back beneath him but his punches are labored and not finding their mark in time. Herbert is loose, and when they clinch, Herbert knees him in the face before breaking position. Herbert sneaks in another right hand, and Trinaldo greets him with a thumping low kick. Trinaldo tries another one of those kicks, but Herbert checks it and sticks him with a right. The round ends with both men swinging to the horn.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Herbert
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Herbert
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Herbert
Round 3
Trinaldo opens the last round up with some hard leg kicks, and Herbert replies in kind with long left hands. Trinaldo kicks to the body, and Herbert can do nothing but take it and aim right hands down the pipe. They trade kicks, and Herbert doubles up on a jab while blocking the counter left coming at him. Trinaldo sends a body kick skimming off the midsection of the debuting Brit.
The Brazilian winds up with a crazy left hand that bounces off the forehead, and there is a delayed reaction as Herbert loses his equilibrium and falls back with his arms outstretched and could be out cold! Unfortunately for Herbert, Dean stands there and urges Trinaldo to pound on him, but Herbert is already done. Trinaldo does not want to finish the job, and waits a moment before reluctantly slamming down four more jackhammering left hands to officially seal the deal.
That was not a good display of refereeing, and not the first potentially late stoppage from Dean tonight; more than anything, what a surprising win for the Brazilian.
The Official Result
Francisco Trinaldo def. Jai Herbert R3 1:30 via TKO (Punches)
Big Brady picks Herbert as his first underdog of the card, citing Herbert's speed, volume, and youth. He thinks Trinaldo is on the decline and doesn't throw enough. He is concerned about Trinaldo's takedowns but notes Trinaldo rarely uses them. He predicts Herbert wins a decision by outworking Trinaldo.
Daniel leans Trinaldo but acknowledges Herbert's knockout power. He thinks Trinaldo will mix in takedowns and have success on the mat if Herbert can't knock him out. He notes Trinaldo's experience and toughness but also that Herbert's right hand is a real threat. He sees Trinaldo winning a decision.
Herbert is a good striker with movement and kicks, and Trinaldo is 41 and may start to slow down. Herbert can manage distance and avoid Trinaldo's power shots. However, Trinaldo has power and experience, making this a tough fight to cap. Herbert likely wins by decision if he stays safe.
The MMA Guru picks Jai Herbert, citing his good wins, training with Leon Edwards, and his amateur career showing seriousness. He notes Herbert has quick KOs and a gas tank for later rounds. He predicts Herbert will have big moments and win a decision, as Trinaldo has never been TKO'd and has a good chin.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 55 of 126 | 43% | 55 of 126 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Makdessi | 0 | 67 of 123 | 54% | 68 of 124 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 12 of 30 | 40% | 12 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Makdessi | 0 | 25 of 35 | 71% | 25 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 19 of 44 | 43% | 19 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Makdessi | 0 | 19 of 38 | 50% | 19 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 24 of 52 | 46% | 24 of 52 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| John Makdessi | 0 | 23 of 50 | 46% | 24 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 55 of 126 | 43% | 34 of 100 | 17 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 53 of 124 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| John Makdessi | 67 of 123 | 54% | 15 of 54 | 16 of 26 | 36 of 43 | 65 of 121 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 12 of 30 | 40% | 5 of 22 | 6 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| John Makdessi | 25 of 35 | 71% | 5 of 9 | 7 of 10 | 13 of 16 | 25 of 35 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 19 of 44 | 43% | 12 of 33 | 6 of 10 | 1 of 1 | 19 of 44 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| John Makdessi | 19 of 38 | 50% | 4 of 18 | 5 of 8 | 10 of 12 | 19 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 24 of 52 | 46% | 17 of 45 | 5 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 22 of 50 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| John Makdessi | 23 of 50 | 46% | 6 of 27 | 4 of 8 | 13 of 15 | 21 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Daniel picks Trinaldo, citing his power and aggression. He thinks Trinaldo's left hand will find Makdessi's chin, which has been broken before. He predicts a decision win for Trinaldo by landing harder shots, even without the crowd.
The host picks John Makdessi over Francisco Trinaldo. He notes that Makdessi has been on a three-fight win streak since a KO loss, while Trinaldo is older and coming off a win over Bobby Green but couldn't beat a one-armed Alexander Hernandez. He expects Makdessi to out-strike Trinaldo for a boring decision win.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 31 of 122 | 25% | 36 of 127 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 1:04 |
| King Green | 0 | 50 of 115 | 43% | 67 of 135 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:45 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 4 of 13 | 30% | 8 of 17 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 0:19 |
| King Green | 0 | 9 of 18 | 50% | 25 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:15 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 15 of 58 | 25% | 15 of 58 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| King Green | 0 | 24 of 50 | 48% | 24 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 12 of 51 | 23% | 13 of 52 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:45 |
| King Green | 0 | 17 of 47 | 36% | 18 of 48 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:30 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 31 of 122 | 25% | 20 of 100 | 5 of 14 | 6 of 8 | 26 of 109 | 5 of 13 | 0 of 0 |
| King Green | 50 of 115 | 43% | 27 of 77 | 13 of 24 | 10 of 14 | 43 of 106 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 4 of 13 | 30% | 4 of 12 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| King Green | 9 of 18 | 50% | 3 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 6 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 15 of 58 | 25% | 4 of 41 | 5 of 10 | 6 of 7 | 13 of 54 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| King Green | 24 of 50 | 48% | 14 of 32 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 6 | 24 of 49 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 12 of 51 | 23% | 12 of 47 | 0 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 11 of 45 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| King Green | 17 of 47 | 36% | 10 of 35 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 5 | 15 of 45 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 25 of 91 | 27% | 26 of 92 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:20 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 25 of 52 | 48% | 28 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 8 of 30 | 26% | 8 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 8 of 14 | 57% | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 6 of 23 | 26% | 6 of 23 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 5 of 17 | 29% | 5 of 17 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Alexander Hernandez | 0 | 11 of 38 | 28% | 12 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:18 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 12 of 21 | 57% | 15 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hernandez | 25 of 91 | 27% | 9 of 53 | 13 of 33 | 3 of 5 | 25 of 90 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 25 of 52 | 48% | 13 of 33 | 11 of 18 | 1 of 1 | 24 of 51 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Hernandez | 8 of 30 | 26% | 1 of 17 | 5 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 8 of 30 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 8 of 14 | 57% | 5 of 9 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Alexander Hernandez | 6 of 23 | 26% | 4 of 13 | 2 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 23 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 5 of 17 | 29% | 2 of 11 | 3 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Alexander Hernandez | 11 of 38 | 28% | 4 of 23 | 6 of 13 | 1 of 2 | 11 of 37 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
| Francisco Trinaldo | 12 of 21 | 57% | 6 of 13 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
It’s time for a lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Francisco Trinaldo. The referee is Frank Collazo. Hernandez comes out flying with a side kick. Trinaldo connects on a long straight right. Hernandez explodes forward with a straight right of his own. Hernandez is circling around Trinaldo, who has posted up in the center of the Octagon. Trinaldo lands a counter straight right after connecting on a kick by Hernandez. Trinaldo lands a low blow that hurts Hernandez and the referee calls time. Time is back in. The round is soon over, but not before Trinaldo lands a flying knee just before the round ends.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Hernandez
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Round 2
Round two begins. Trinaldo pushes forward and lands a high kick. Hernandez pushes forward and grabs a hold of Trinaldo, but shakes him off. Hernandez is unable to land anything on Trinaldo right now, but Trinaldo isn’t doing much either. Hernandez lands an overhand right. Trinaldo walks forward and lands a high kick. Neither guy really landed much that round and it’s soon over.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Trinaldo
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Hernandez
Round 3
The third round begins and right now it could be in either guy’s favor. Hernandez shoves Trinaldo against the fence. They break. Trinaldo throws a kick but slips and Hernandez is unable to take advantage of the slip. There just really isn’t much happening in this fight. Trinaldo has been planted in the center of the Octagon while Hernandez has danced around him. Hernandez finally starts to pick it up near the end of the round but he just hasn’t landed much of anything. Weird fight, and who knows how the judges will score it.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Hernandez (29-28 Hernandez)
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Hernandez (29-28 Trinaldo)
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Hernandez (29-28 Hernandez)
The Official Result
Alexander Hernandez def. Francisco Trinaldo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Akbarh Arreola - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Matthews | 0 | 62 of 98 | 63% | 96 of 136 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 5:39 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 1 | 21 of 41 | 51% | 33 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:59 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Matthews | 0 | 21 of 48 | 43% | 24 of 54 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:59 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 1 | 19 of 39 | 48% | 20 of 40 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:59 | |
| 2 | Jake Matthews | 0 | 41 of 50 | 82% | 72 of 82 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:40 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 13 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Matthews | 62 of 98 | 63% | 54 of 88 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 8 of 19 | 3 of 4 | 51 of 75 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 21 of 41 | 51% | 17 of 33 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 9 of 21 | 0 of 1 | 12 of 19 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Matthews | 21 of 48 | 43% | 14 of 39 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 5 | 7 of 18 | 3 of 4 | 11 of 26 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 19 of 39 | 48% | 16 of 32 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 3 | 8 of 20 | 0 of 1 | 11 of 18 | |
| 2 | Jake Matthews | 41 of 50 | 82% | 40 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 40 of 49 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The southpaw Arreola takes the center of the cage and sticks a left hand on Matthews’ body, then one upstairs. Matthews catches a left high kick and tries to run Arreola to the ground, but the Mexican keeps his balance and separates. Matthews dodges a whipping overhand left and this time succeeds in grabbing hold of Arreola to push him against the fence. “The Celtic Kid” pins Arreola with an underhook for a few seconds before the lightweights split again. Arreola sweeps Matthews’ back leg with a kick and knocks him to the ground, then catches him with a left hand on the way up. Matthews backs up to the fence and gets a left high kick on the ear, followed by a pair of punches from Arreola which put him on the mat. Arreola jumps on the kneeling Aussie’s back and sinks both hooks, then works for a rear-naked choke while Matthews tripods up and tries to escape out the back door. Arreola breaks his man back down to the ground and uses the hooks to flatten out Matthews for some ground-and-pound. Arreola briefly considers an armbar, then goes back to work on the RNC with under a minute left in the opening round. Matthews is burying his chin, defending well, and finally he slips out the back with 30 seconds to go. Matthews winds up in Arreola’s guard and goes wild with strikes, trying to finish or at least steal the round before time expires.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Arreola
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Arreola
Jeff Sherwood scores the round 10-9 Arreola
Round 2
Matthews floors Arreola with a blast double-leg takedown in the first 30 seconds and picks up right where he left off, trying to smash the Mexican unconscious with heavy ground strikes. An elbow slices Arreola above his right eye and punches rock his head from side to side as Matthews continues his assault. Two minutes into the round, Arreola’s face is lumped up and bloodied, but now Matthews’ offense begins to slow. It’s still one-way traffic for the Australian, as even his sporadic ground strikes are keeping Arreola on the defensive. Arreola continues to shift and twist underneath as the round ticks down, but he never looks close to escaping Matthews’ heavy top pressure.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-8 Matthews
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-8 Matthews
Jeff Sherwood scores the round 10-8 Matthews
The referee has a look at Arreola’s cut and swollen right eye between rounds and advises referee Greg Kleynjans to stop the fight. This one is all over.
The Official Result
Jake Matthews def. Akbarh Arreola via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) R2 5:00
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 39 of 115 | 33% | 91 of 169 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 9:17 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 34 of 74 | 45% | 82 of 127 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 7 of 20 | 35% | 28 of 43 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 4:53 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 6 of 7 | 85% | 18 of 21 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 13 of 30 | 43% | 33 of 50 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:18 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 12 of 24 | 50% | 35 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 0 | 19 of 65 | 29% | 30 of 76 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:06 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 16 of 43 | 37% | 29 of 57 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Trinaldo | 39 of 115 | 33% | 29 of 102 | 6 of 7 | 4 of 6 | 19 of 70 | 3 of 5 | 17 of 40 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 34 of 74 | 45% | 17 of 51 | 7 of 11 | 10 of 12 | 28 of 66 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francisco Trinaldo | 7 of 20 | 35% | 5 of 18 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 18 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 6 of 7 | 85% | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 4 of 5 | |
| 2 | Francisco Trinaldo | 13 of 30 | 43% | 9 of 25 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 13 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 12 of 24 | 50% | 4 of 13 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 6 | 11 of 22 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | |
| 3 | Francisco Trinaldo | 19 of 65 | 29% | 15 of 59 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 2 | 13 of 53 | 1 of 3 | 5 of 9 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 16 of 43 | 37% | 9 of 33 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 4 | 16 of 43 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 5 of 14 | 35% | 5 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Yves Edwards | 1 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 12 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:44 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 5 of 14 | 35% | 5 of 14 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Yves Edwards | 1 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 12 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:44 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akbarh Arreola | 5 of 14 | 35% | 1 of 7 | 0 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Yves Edwards | 12 of 26 | 46% | 8 of 20 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 19 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarh Arreola | 5 of 14 | 35% | 1 of 7 | 0 of 3 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Yves Edwards | 12 of 26 | 46% | 8 of 20 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 19 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 4 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 0 | 30 of 73 | 41% | 30 of 73 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 62 of 163 | 38% | 88 of 195 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:27 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 0 | 12 of 26 | 46% | 12 of 26 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 16 of 49 | 32% | 17 of 50 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:18 | |
| 2 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 0 | 8 of 27 | 29% | 8 of 27 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 17 of 42 | 40% | 25 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:56 | |
| 3 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 0 | 10 of 20 | 50% | 10 of 20 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 0 | 29 of 72 | 40% | 46 of 90 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 2:13 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 30 of 73 | 41% | 9 of 46 | 16 of 18 | 5 of 9 | 26 of 68 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 3 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 62 of 163 | 38% | 20 of 102 | 8 of 19 | 34 of 42 | 38 of 127 | 24 of 35 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 12 of 26 | 46% | 2 of 14 | 7 of 7 | 3 of 5 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 16 of 49 | 32% | 6 of 33 | 0 of 2 | 10 of 14 | 15 of 48 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 8 of 27 | 29% | 3 of 20 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 25 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 17 of 42 | 40% | 4 of 24 | 2 of 4 | 11 of 14 | 14 of 37 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | Tiago dos Santos e Silva | 10 of 20 | 50% | 4 of 12 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 2 | 9 of 19 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Akbarh Arreola | 29 of 72 | 40% | 10 of 45 | 6 of 13 | 13 of 14 | 9 of 42 | 20 of 30 | 0 of 0 |
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