The Ultimate Fighter 6: Trigg for hire

Looks like Matt Serra has an unexpected ally in his feud with Matt Hughes.
Former UFC welterweight contender Frank "Twinkle Toes" Trigg is offering his services as wrestling coach to current champion and future coach Matt "The Terror" Serra in preparation for season six of The Ultimate Fighter.
Trigg tells MMAWeekly:
"I offered it to Matt two weeks ago when he was on our show. I said look man you don't have a wrestling coach. I'd love to come and be your wrestling coach and strength and conditioning coach for the team, so bring me on. He said, you know what? I'd like to have you come in. He's got to figure out if the powers that be will let me come on. I'd love to do it. Believe me. I'd love to coach a team against dickhead over there and I'd definitely like to be on Serra's team proving that dickhead isn't that good a coach."
I for one don't expect Hughes to be winning any congeniality awards, but this sounds to me like someone who's still bitter about their run in the UFC.
Trigg is probably best known for his two defeats at the hands of Hughes - both by rear naked choke - at UFC 45 and then again at UFC 52.
What made his second loss to Hughes so memorable was the gritty and improbable comeback by then-champion Hughes after Trigg delivered an unintentional low blow.
The comeback - still a highlight reel favorite - is probably one of the best in UFC history and likely haunts Trigg to this day.
My first instinct is to welcome him with open arms. I like fireworks just as much as the next guy and two New Yorkers against one farmboy has Chernobyl written all over it.
Then again I don't want to add another storyline into a show that seems to be less and less about the fighters it supposedly features.
I think I've had enough of that in season five to last me straight through to season seven.
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Whats trigg going to teach Serra, how to get his ass handed to him by Hughes and Gsp? Gsp made trigg look like a beginner and Hughes has trigg’s number and Trigg knows it. If I was Serra would I really want the guy Hughes beat twice by rear naked choke in the first round coaching me?
by nathan on May 28, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Trigg teaming up with Serra would be awesome! If it happens Vegas should put a bet out for who calls huges a dickhead more. I’d say Serra at 2 to 1 odds.
by justin on May 28, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
I like this a lot. Who cares if its another storyline that doesn’t involve the contestants? At least the story behind this involves the sport itself. I’ve never really been all that interested in the ‘human interest’ part of sports. Give me sports related storylines and the sport iteself.
Also, everyone needs a wrestling coach. And even though Trigg has lost to Hughes twice and had his ass handed to him by GSP, he still knows what he’s talking about and is still one of the top guys in the sport.
by Mahde on May 28, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
Trigg is not even good at wrestling and his conditioning suck, him and Robby fought and he got knock out. He tried to take him down in the second round, but he gasp. Serra I hope u lose everything. N u have at least 7 months of fame left. After that it is over for u Matt the dickhead Hughes is goin to take the belt away from you..
by St. Amour on May 29, 2007 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT,OH BOY DANA PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN IF ANYTHING THESE NEXT GUYS WILL BE IN SHAPE WITH SERRA AND TRIGGS CONDITIONING I HOPE TRIGG ISNT GONNA TRAIN EM LIKE HE TRAINED FOR LAWLER OR HUGHES WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH
by gvoll on May 29, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
good point st amour. he has 7 months left of fame before matt hughes beats his ass worse than royce got.
by Ventura on May 29, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe Trigg could teach how to defend the rear naked choke \.
by MoreThanUFC on May 29, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
Trigg is not even good at wrestling and his conditioning suck, him and Robby fought and he got knock out. He tried to take him down in the second round, but he gasp. Serra I hope u lose everything. N u have at least 7 months of fame left. After that it is over for u Matt the dickhead Hughes is goin to take the belt away from you..
I just quoted myself awesome!
by St. Amour on May 29, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Whats trigg going to teach Serra, how to get his ass handed to him by Hughes and Gsp? Gsp made trigg look like a beginner and Hughes has trigg’s number and Trigg knows it. If I was Serra would I really want the guy Hughes beat twice by rear naked choke in the first round coaching me?
he would not be coaching serra hed be coaching serra’s tuf 6 teammembers
by Kiwi on May 29, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions
hahahaha that’s hillarious…hughes is just known as ‘dickhead’ now lolol
by XXXFactor on May 29, 2007 12:43 AM EDT reply actions
You kidding me? This guy is an awsome wrestler/grappler, made matt and him look pretty even untill matt won. GSP jsut has his number. But he would be a great coach for Serra’s team.
by The Anomaly on May 29, 2007 1:19 AM EDT reply actions
trigg cant wrestle? wtf?
Trigg was a NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American. He stayed on as a coach at Oklahoma from 1997 until 2000. Trigg was a 2000 Olympic trials wrestling finalist.
by Josh on May 29, 2007 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
I like the idea. I too think he would be a good add. It would be nice to see Trigg in the mix. He may never be a threat in the division or weight class, but he is still respected around the industry and would be a great add to that Serra team
by Stafo on May 29, 2007 2:28 AM EDT reply actions
Trigg is an underrated wrestler. I dislike Hughes, but at the same time I am in as much dislike for Serra. Lets put a bunch of dick heads on the and see if something comes of it. We got a bunch of young guys on there now, lets throw the old guys in and see how they do.
Maybe Trigg could teach how to defend the rear naked choke \.
Love this one :) :) :) :) Always the best one liners.
Later
Chris Valentine
by Chris Valentine on May 29, 2007 2:31 AM EDT reply actions
Trigg as a strength and conditioning coach? He should join the last comic standing…
by NeoSpyro on May 29, 2007 5:44 AM EDT reply actions
I still dont understand why they get guys in the same weight class to coach em…
by Robin on May 29, 2007 7:14 AM EDT reply actions
..In the world of MMA who knows if it would be good or bad..I do know that it would make for a good storyline with everybody involed..I’m pretty sure a fight breaks out sooner or later between these characters of the octagon.
by PhilQNY on May 29, 2007 8:23 AM EDT reply actions
Ok, enough one liners. No way this is gonna happen. You dont go to a rival organization, and then bash your previous org. Never burn bridges. And Trigg didnt just burn his, he nuked it.
by MoreThanUFC on May 29, 2007 8:29 AM EDT reply actions
Good point, Nathan. Trigg is a classless fool who was beaten twice by Hughes. He brings nothing to the table, and Serra is an even bigeer moron than I thought he was if he brings Trigg along. I just can’t get over how Serra has let his lucky win go to his head. GSP respects and likes Hughes, but clearly he has no respect for Serra. Trigg is a loser, so I would have no problem with him “helping” Serra. Or maybe Serra just needs back-up as he is uncomfortable being alone against Hughes, who will most certainly get in his head within the first hour of taping.
by True Believer on May 29, 2007 8:40 AM EDT reply actions
trigg cant wrestle? wtf?
Trigg was a NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American. He stayed on as a coach at Oklahoma from 1997 until 2000. Trigg was a 2000 Olympic trials wrestling finalist.
Great point. If the guy coached a major D-1 program in wrestling, and he has experience against some of the best in the world in MMA, why wouldn’t you want him as a coach? Seriously? Because he lost to Hughes? Does that make GSP a bad coach too because he got KTFO by Matt Serra and submitted by Hughes?
The only problem would be his affiliation with Pride, but that line in the sand is getting harder and harder to see as their fighters defect to the UFC.
by Jackie on May 29, 2007 8:55 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe Trigg could teach how to defend the rear naked choke \.
Ha!
Sounds like everyone hates Trigg. He’s a solid, middle of the pack fighter… in the “silver” pool. He and Serra against Hughes adds to the story line. I like it.
by Mamas Boy on May 29, 2007 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
As I’ve said before, anyone who hits “dickhead” in the nuts has me as a fan.
by Pacalis on May 29, 2007 9:25 AM EDT reply actions
I just can’t get over how Serra has let his lucky win go to his head. GSP respects and likes Hughes, but clearly he has no respect for Serra. Trigg is a loser, so I would have no problem with him “helping” Serra. Or maybe Serra just needs back-up as he is uncomfortable being alone against Hughes, who will most certainly get in his head within the first hour of taping.[/quote]
..Bro you can’t be serious..forget the Trigg thing..You saying his lucky win over GSP..he beat his ass..GSP made a mistake & got is ass woooped..if you call that luck, GSP beating Hughes was luck..Let us not forget when Serra was asked who he rather face for the belt he said “Hughes” for their styles match better..Fighter’s Win & lose..I don’t make excuses for why shit happens..Lucky..hey Sure!
by PhilQNY on May 29, 2007 9:43 AM EDT reply actions
It would make for great TV. Trigg is a good wrestler and would add alot to the team for Serra. What I would like to see is if maybe for the next UFC TUF season after the Matt/Serra one they need to take it international again. I would like to see them go after Chute Boxe and or Brazilian Top Team and have it be sort of like Camp vs Camp like Team Punishment vs Chute Boxe. With Tito and some of his coaches coaching against Wand and some of his coaches from Chute Boxe. Then we really get to see a clash of philosophy’s etc.
Tito already said that he would fight Wanderlei again if UFC set it up in the ring or cage and that he would “beat his ass like I did last time”
Also I know that this guy I am about to name is not on the highest of lists lately but ANY coach would be smart to bring in a guy like Vitor Belfort to help coach the guys on their stand up.
by Bizarro Tommy on May 29, 2007 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
like mtu said..the ufc will never allow him to be on their show where he can have any exposure..the dues has talked shit numerous times on Dana and the UFC now he’s looking to Matt serra for help with publicity….either way, why would this affect hughes, all hughes has to say is he beat him TWICE, with the same move, he hit him in the nuts and still couldnt WIN, Hughes is an arrogant prick, so this would just backfire in his face….What is Hughes gonna do, get Lawler as his boxing coach (because he also tooled Trigg) and get Karo as his ground specialist, becuase he tooled Serra….Trigg just wants to be on tv..did anyone ever catch him on that show “Kept” where he was a contestant to be a Kept man to Mick Jaggers ex wife…what a tool
by MMA Dude on May 29, 2007 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
Hahaha, now Frank Trigg is trying to get back on the UFC wagon. Stick with Icon, you can be a champ there. In the UFC Welterweight division, Trigg would be a speed bumper for any of the badasses.
Matt Hughes for President! Man, Im sure that guy isnt a good coach…
by Luppers on May 29, 2007 10:40 AM EDT reply actions
I hope they do though. This is the type of animosity people keep speaking of. They all trully dislike each other.
by Tommy on May 29, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions
We all know that Dana is all about “Money” and “Ratings”
Good ol’ twinkle toes will bring that the TUF stage. The editing will half to put in triple shifts to bleep out serra and trigg talkin’ smack.
by 619 BIG_J on May 29, 2007 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
This is going to go down Vince McMahon-style. In the main event of the TUF 6 finale it will be Matt Serra defending the world welterwight championship against Matt Hughes . . . and aginst Frank Trigg in a triple threat match!!!
by PW on May 29, 2007 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
You know he going to be there. Dana loves a rival and what better to Trigg in there calling him dick head.
by jason bang on May 29, 2007 12:08 PM EDT reply actions
This is going to go down Vince McMahon-style. In the main event of the TUF 6 finale it will be Matt Serra defending the world welterwight championship against Matt Hughes . . . and aginst Frank Trigg in a triple threat match!!!
Then GSP is going to interferee with the match and he would bring a sledge hammer and knock them three stugist out. Then Dana would say" U R FIRED"
by St. Amour on May 29, 2007 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
he would not be coaching serra hed be coaching serra’s tuf 6 teammembers
Duh I know that, of course I’m not completely serious, I’m just not a fan of trash talking Trigg. Of course Trigg is a good wrestler, much better than serra anyways just felt I needed to take a shot at him.
by nathan on May 29, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
You dont go to a rival organization, and then bash your previous org. Never burn bridges. And Trigg didnt just burn his, he nuked it.
That’s the bottom line. Trigg would be a good wrestling coach for the TUF 6 contestants no doubt. But it’s not happening.
by The Anomaly on May 29, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
Trigg is going to teach Serra how to get punched in the face by Robbie Lawler. Thats all he will teach him.
by Can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10...? on May 29, 2007 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Trigg is going to teach Serra how to get punched in the face by Robbie Lawler. Thats all he will teach him.
Yea, Serra already has Triggs skill of being a total dick and then acting like everyone else is the problem.
by Luppers on May 29, 2007 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
Trigg is not even good at wrestling and his conditioning suck, him and Robby fought and he got knock out. He tried to take him down in the second round, but he gasp. Serra I hope u lose everything. N u have at least 7 months of fame left. After that it is over for u Matt the dickhead Hughes is goin to take the belt away from you..
agree completely…
by tha spida on May 29, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
trigg cant wrestle? wtf?
Trigg was a NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American. He stayed on as a coach at Oklahoma from 1997 until 2000. Trigg was a 2000 Olympic trials wrestling finalist.
Agree even more completely.
by The Anomaly on May 29, 2007 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
How funny if Hughes got GSP to help him out lol.
by jason bang on May 29, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
How funny if Hughes got GSP to help him out lol.
Might actually happen… I think those two have a better relationship then most would think.
by Luppers on May 30, 2007 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
am i the only one who thinks matt hughes is overated?fitch or st pierre even lawler would kill him,i wish lawler would step out from bhind hughes’ shadow ,he knows all his secrets then thats the last of asshole hughes does anyone remember the disrespect he showed st.pierre in the season serra won?matt hughes cant even beat 155 lbers or dennis hallman oh wow they fed him 42 yr old royce gracie and then paid diesel riggs to be overweight so matt wouldnt lose…………………
by gvoll on Jun 18, 2007 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Might actually happen… I think those two have a better relationship then most would think.
umm no serra and st.pierre are great freinds as a matter of fact st.pierre doesn’t like hughes
by gvoll on Jun 18, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
Is anyone else disenchanted with these ridiculous feuds that the UFC creates to hype their fights. Its reminiscent of a sorority house squabble. Even more pathetic is all you mindless clones who play into this. I’m looking forward to seeing two top-rate fighters bang it out in the octagon. The rest of this jabber is trash—get a life.
by noodles on Jun 24, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
umm no serra and st.pierre are great freinds as a matter of fact st.pierre doesn’t like hughes
St. Pierre is trained by Renzo Gracie in N.Y.C. (former home of Serra) GSP also attends WAT in N.Y.C. and is trained by Kru Phil Nurse. I belive Nurse is friends with Ray Longo, Serra’s stand up guy. GSP and Serra have very close ties.
by WALTER on Jun 27, 2007 10:27 AM EDT reply actions
I would love to see Trigg coach Serra in Wrestling, he needs it. It would make an awesome show with Trigg and Serra annoying Hughes. It would be hiliarious. But I do believe Serra could benefit from having Trigg as a wrestling coach because he most definitly doesn’t want Hughes to score takedowns at will on Serra
by "Hydra" on Jul 3, 2007 10:02 AM EDT reply actions
OK, check this out. The Season 6 Finale… Hughes kicks Serra’s butt, then just sticks in the ring and gets his first defense against Trigg. Or, vice versa. Either way, Hughes is coming out on top. Love him or hate him, Hughes is going to be standing at the top of the heap again, and I predict it will be with Serra’s mangled, twisted body laying at his feet.
by 2BAD4U on Jul 8, 2007 2:54 AM EDT reply actions
I’m starting to think we should start calling Matt Serra dickhead, he acts like one. Go ahead and bring in Trigg, if Serra thinks it’ll help…Hughes will just tell his guys, “I whooped that ass twice…he’s just bitter” I wonder if Hughes grounds and pounds Serra, that will force Serra to stop the shit talking, and show Hughes some respect?
Matt Serra is overated and had one good fight. I thought Chris Lytle should’ve gotten the nod in the TUFF4, and Matt Hughes put a beating on him. I didn’t see Hughes do more than just mess with GSP during the TUF4. Serra took it out of context and much of his attack speech seems to be fueled over jealousy. Matt Hughes was the champ for longtime, noted for his ref stopppage of Royce Gracie.
Matt Serra, his most memorable thing was getting back fist knocked out by shonie carter. Prior to his questionable win over Lytle and his TKO of GSP, he was a prelim level fighter, who you didn’t think about one way or another. He’s got a big mouth and Matt Hughes is going to close it when they fight at the end of the year. Enjoy your belt while you have MS, you won’t have it in 2008
by Steve87 on Sep 5, 2007 6:25 AM EDT reply actions
Trigg WAS NOT a D-1 all-American. He frequently embelishes his resume’. I have no respect for a loser like that.
by Wetuwrestler on Sep 17, 2007 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

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