UFC welterweight Randy Brown extended his winning streak to four in a row at UFC Vegas 61 this weekend. He picked up a unanimous decision win over Francisco Trinaldo at the UFC Apex, but on the ESPN+ post-fight show, Brown expressed disappointment in his own performance.
“I did what I had to do. I faced some adversity. I’m tired of facing adversity, but I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do. I’ve got to give him his props, man. Francisco Trinaldo, Uncle Trinaldo – the dude is tough. He’s tough, and he was a good test for me. Just his experience was crazy. His body was tough – just dense. Most guys, you hit them with certain stuff, and they react. They back up. He did not take a step backwards at all. Shout out to him.
Randy Brown Vows to “Do Better” After Defeating Trinaldo
I’m not overly thrilled, because I know I can do better. But the performances will be there. You guys are happy, I noticed Dana [White] was happy. I’m my biggest critic, but that’s how it is.”
Randy Brown, now 32, is riding the best streak of his pro career. His last loss came at the hands of elite welterweight Vicente Luque, back in August 2020. Randy Brown knows that he needs to capitalize on the momentum he’s building with this winning streak, and plans to return to the Octagon before the end of the year.
“I’m ready. I just want to bounce back in, get one more (fight) for the year. I just want to keep moving forward and keep running it up. Let me get a check. I want to take care of me and my family. That’s what it’s about. I’m ready to bounce back and continue the journey and just keep laying down the legacy.”
Brown’s victory this weekend was hard-won. Although he earned a unanimous decision victory, Brown had a series of advantages over his opponent. He was far younger than Trinaldo, who at 44 years of age is one of the oldest fighters on the UFC roster. Brown, too, had a serious reach advantage, standing six foot three against his opponent at five foot eight. Brown clearly expected more from himself in the fight, and intends to deliver more dominant, exciting performances in the near future.
Whether he, at 32, will make the adjustments to his game plan that will allow this to happen is another story. Do you think we’ll see a new and improved Randy Brown before the year is over? Let us know in the comments.
