Frank Trigg

Trigg Inks Return to UFC With Multi-Fight Deal

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Frank Trigg will reportedly return to the promotion after spending the last four years of his career competing in other shows around the world.

Trigg informed MMA Junkie that he has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and expects to make his official return to the Octagon as part of the UFC’s welterweight division in the “late fall or early winter”.

The former collegiate standout wrestler racked up a 2-3 record during his last stint with the UFC from 2003-2005. He fell in his UFC debut, a failed welterweight title shot against then-champion Matt Hughes. Wins over Dennis Hallman and Renato Verissimo followed, but Trigg found himself released from the organization after another title loss to Hughes and an extremely one-sided beating at the hands of a young Georges St. Pierre.

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Trigg Talks Weekend Win Over Babcock

In the above video, longtime veteran Frank Trigg discusses his win over the weekend against upstart middleweight prospect Danny Babock at Xtreme Cagefighting Federation’s “Rumble in Racetown” event in Daytona Beach, Florida as well as his decision to move back down to the welterweight division.

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Trigg Wins, Martin Upset in Daytona

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Frank Trigg was pushed to the limit by upstart middleweight prospect Danny Babock before the veteran came away with a unanimous decision in the main event of Xtreme Cagefighting Federation’s “Rumble in Racetown” event in Daytona Beach, Florida.

In other action, Terry Martin was upset by an unknown Zak Cummings via a surprising split decision and controversial “Ultimate Fighter” cast member Jesse Taylor remained unbeaten since his release from the UFC with a submission of American Top Team product Gert Kocani.

Complete results from the event:

Frank Trigg def. Danny Babcock - Unanimous Decision
Zak Cummings def. Terry Martin - Split Decision
Jesse Taylor def. Gert Kocani - Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Ryan Keenan def. Blake Bowman - TKO (Strikes)
Todd Cutler def. Jeremy May - TKO (Strikes)
Marcus Jones def. John Juarez - TKO (Strikes)
T.J. Cook def. Scott Harper - KO (Punch)
Gilbert Burgos def. Chris Thorne - TKO (Cut)

Evening News and Notes: Condit Headed to UFC; Nover-Bradley at UFC 98 & More

- It appears that WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit could be headed to the UFC after all. Days after a Five Ounces of Pain report suggested that the WEC was attempting to match Condit up against Martin Kampmann at UFC Fight Night 18 in April after Condit was forced out of his March 1 title defense against Brock Larson due to injury, MMA Junkie is reporting that has been signed for the event, essentially signaling the end for the WEC’s 170 lb. division. In semi-related news, Dann Stupp and company are also saying that “Ultimate Fighter 8” runner-up Philippe Nover will likely return to action against Kyle Bradley at UFC 98.

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Afternoon Notes: Trigg to Return in February, Hominick Out of Affliction & More

- Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Frank Trigg revealed through his Facebook account over the weekend that he may be returning to action in February, but declined to mention a potential opponent or hosting organization. “It looks like I will be fighting in Feb but can’t say where yet. Once the deal is done I will let you guys know,” Trigg’s post read. The longtime veteran last fought in October, winning a decision over Falaniko Vitale.

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Ludwig Stops Morgan, Trigg Defeats Vitale at Strikeforce

BROOMFIELD, CO — Knockout artist Duane “Bang” Ludwig (17-8) capped off an electrifying night of Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) action, scoring a first round TKO on Sam “The Squeeze” Morgan (19-12), in their highly-anticipated rematch at Broomfield, Colorado’s Broomfield Event Center on Friday, October 3rd.  Superstar Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg (18-6) controlled the action against Falaniko “Niko” Vitale (26-9) for three consecutive rounds to notch a unanimous judges’ decision victory.

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Back to the Future: Recap Edition

Here’s a little recap of what we might have missed over the past few days or so…

Gomi, Trigg Win at Sengoku IV

Former PRIDE standouts Takanori Gomi and Frank Trigg were victorious in their respective bout Sunday morning at World Victory Road’s “Sengoku IV” event in Japan. Gomi earned a decision over Seung Pang Hwan while Trigg went all three rounds with Makoto Takimoto.

Former IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz was upset in the first round of World Victory Road’s inaugural lightweight grand prix, losing via knockout to Mizuto Hirota. Kazunori Yokota, Eiji Mitsuoka, Satoru Kitaoka all also moved on to the tournament’s next round.

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Sengoku IV Weigh-In Results

The official weigh-in results for World Victory Road’s “Sengoku IV” event, which will take place tomorrow morning (North American time) at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, are below. All fighters successfully made weight.

The show will be headlined by former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi taking on Sung Hwan Pang. Frank Trigg will go up against Makoto Takimoto in another feaured bout and the first round of the organization’s inaugural lightweight grand prix will also take place.

Non-Tournament Bouts:

Takanori Gomi (154 lbs) vs. Sung Pang Hwan (154 lbs)
Frank Trigg (182 lbs) vs. Makoto Takimoto (180 lbs)
Pawel Nastula (224 lbs) vs. Yang-Dong Yi (220 lbs)
Valentijn Overeem (238 lbs) vs Kazuo Takahashi (208 lbs)
Peter Graham (244 lbs) vs. Moise Rimbon (211 lbs)

Lightweight Grand Prix:

Ryan Schultz (153 lbs) vs. Mizuto Hirota (154 lbs)
Clay French (154 lbs) vs. Satoru Kitaoka (154 lbs)
Eiji Mitsuoka (154 lbs) vs. Rodrigo Damm (154 lbs)
Kazunori Yokota (154 lbs) vs. Bojan Kosednar (153 lbs)

Trigg-Vitale Possible for Strikeforce in October

Despite Strikeforce officials releasing a press release this evening advertising former UFC welterweight title challenger Frank Trigg as facing fellow veteran Falaniko Vitale on October 3rd in Denver, Trigg himself has stated that he will not commit himself to the fight until after his scheduled matchup against Makoto Takimoto at World Victory Road’s “Sengoku IV” show on August 24th in Japan.

Trigg revealed his plans to MMA Junkie. According to the part-time radio show co-host, he has not yet signed a contract to fight Vitale out of hesitation that an unforseen circumstance could prevent him from participating in the organization’s fall event.

“I plan to fight for Strikeforce on Oct. 3, but I don’t want to commit and then not be able to fight,” Trigg said. “I definitely want to fight, but I just don’t want to make that promise and then not be able to compete because of an injury or something from [next week’s] fight in Japan. I don’t even want to talk about the October fight. I have not signed a contract (with Strikeforce). I won’t even look at the contract until I get back from Japan because I want all of my focus to be on Takimoto.”

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Strikeforce Headed to Denver in October

Strikeforce will venture outside of the state of California for the second time this year when they hold a show at the Broomfield Event Center in Denver, Colorado on October 3rd. “Payback” will feature a main event between local product Duane “Bang” Ludwig and “Ultimate Fighter” veteran Sam Morgan.

The organization officially announced the show in a press release today. Also advertised as competing at the event are UFC veterans Phil Baroni and Frank Trigg. However it’s interesting to note that Trigg has told Five Ounces of Pain that he won’t commit to any future fights until after his August 24th meeting with Makoto Takimoto at World Victory’ Road’s “Sengoku IV” show.

Both Ludwig and Morgan have been struggling as of late. Ludwig has lost two out of his last three bouts, most recently a TKO loss to Takanori Gomi in March, while Morgan has not fought since suffering a brutal first-round TKO loss to British welterweight sensation Paul Daley at a ShoXC event in January. The two originally fought at a Ring of Fire show in April 2005. Morgan knocked out Ludwig just 50 seconds into the fight.

MMA Weekly reports that longtime veteran Pete Spratt will also be competing on the card as well and that a deal regarding a live broadcast is “in the works, but nothing definite” according Strikeforce vice president Mike Afromowitz, who also stated that at the least, the show would be televised in parts in the future on Strikeforce’s weekly television show late Saturday nights on NBC.