Matt Serra set for UFC 110; Frank Trigg possible opponent

Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra will making his return to the Octagon at UFC 110. Serra revealed during a conversation with MMAFanhouse.com that he has recently agreed to participate in the event that has been pegged for February 6 in Las Vegas. While an opponent has yet to be determined for Serra, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt went on to reveal that Frank Trigg was one of the front... [Read More...]

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Frank Trigg given one last chance in the UFC

It seems as though Frank Trigg will not be getting cut from the UFC after all. After a lackluster performance where Trigg was defeated in a first round TKO by Josh Koscheck at UFC 103, Dana White suggested “Twinkle Toes” has fought his last fight in the octagon. Trigg himself was quoted as saying if this were the case; he would walk away from MMA altogether. However, Trigg learned on Monday the... [Read More...]

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With release from the UFC on the horizon, Frank Trigg plans to retire

After suffering a first round TKO defeat at the hands of Josh Koscheck during UFC 103, it now appears as though Frank Trigg’s return to the Octagon has been a short lived one. In a recent report on MMAJunkie.com, UFC President Dana White made it clear that a return to the Octagon anytime soon for Trigg would be extremely unlikely due to the one-sided nature of his recent loss. According to Trigg... [Read More...]

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Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg at UFC 103

Shortly after inking a new deal with the UFC, Frank Trigg (19-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) now has an opponent. The MMA veteran will face Josh Koscheck (12-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) at UFC 103 in Dallas. Sources close to the event have recently confirmed the news of the bout to MMAJunkie.com. Trigg will be making his first appearance in the UFC since 2005. He recently signed a four fight deal to return to the organization... [Read More...]

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Frank Trigg Returning to the UFC

Veteran Frank Trigg (19-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) is returning to the UFC after signing a four-fight deal with the organization. The news recently came from a report issued by MMAJunkie.com. Trigg recently turned 37 and went 2-3 in his first go-around in the UFC that lasted from 2003-2005. Trigg made his octagon debut at UFC 45 where he lost to Matt Hughes. It was the first of two losses he would suffer to Hughes... [Read More...]

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Sengoku: Fourth Battle Quick Results

Sengoku: Fourth Battle emanated from Saitama Super Arena last night in Saitama, Japan with the opening round of their lightweight grand prix as well as the return of Takanori Gomi and Frank Trigg to the ring. Below are the results from the event: Undercard: Valentijn Overeem def. Yoshihiki Takahashi via KO (flying knee) at 2:42 of round one Moise Rimbon def. Peter Graham via submission (rear naked... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce announces Trigg vs. Vitale for Oct. 3

San Jose-based MMA promotion Strikeforce issued a press release Thursday evening confirming that it will be debuting in Denver, Colo. at the Broomfield Center on Oct. 3. The release also announced a middleweight matchup between Frank Trigg and Falaniko Vitale. While Strikeforce has officially announced the matchup, Trigg himself has yet to confirm it. When contacted by FiveOuncesOfPain.com via e-mail... [Read More...]

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Antonio Silva vs. Justin Eilers fight expected to be finalized this afternoon (UPDATED)

(Pictured: Justin Eilers) Update: Cox confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Tuesday afternoon that a signed contract was indeed FAX’ed back to EliteXC officials on Monday evening.  A verbal agreement for Antonio Silva to fight former UFC heavyweight title challenger Justin Eilers during EliteXC’s second-ever CBS telecast on July 26 has been secured. EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw revealed... [Read More...]

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