Brother Frank Trigg
 The #1 ranked UFC welterweight in the world.

Bro Frank Trigg is a man of all trades. This Ultimate Fighting Athlete is the #1 ranked UFC welterweight in the world. He grew up wrestling with his six brothers in Rochester New York, but he officially started wrestling at the age of 11. At the University of Oklahoma he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma in the Xi Delta Chapter. While at University of Oklahoma he wrestled for a few years, but decided to transfer to Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona. While at Phoenix College, during the 1992-1994 seasons, Bro. Trigg compiled a 53-1 record in wrestling. He was the captain of the team both seasons and obtained the National Jr. College Athletic Associations Wrestling Sportsman of the Year Award in 1994. After receiving his associate in arts degree Bro. Trigg transferred back to the University of Oklahoma and completed his BS in Public Affairs and Administration. He became a member of various USA national wrestling teams, but decided to take the next step to Ultimate Fighting in 1996.

Bro. Trigg has found tremendous success in the Ultimate Fighting arena, compiling an impressive record of 14-3. He is currently ranked #1 in the world and splits his time between eight hour training days and managing his own Martial Arts Academy, R1 Training Center. Bro. Trigg also has his own clothing line at www.triggonomics.com. Later this summer he will star in a new realty series on VH1 entitled “KEPT”. He still finds time to work with young people a true passion of his. His involvement with the Make a Wish Foundation allows him the opportunity to make many terminal ill children dreams come through. He partners with various NBA, NFL, and MLB athletes that he is a personal trainer too and makes a wish come through for some lucky child. Bro. Trigg continues to be an inspiration to many young people around the world and embodies the true dedication and perseverance of a Sigma Man. His business talents outside of the fighting ring will prove to be his biggest asset. He says that he has about four to five years left in the ring but when he hangs up the gloves he wants to use his business sense to achieve economic freedom. This month the Sigma Spotlight identifies brothers who are achieving excellence in business and showcase the Bigger and Better Business side of the Fraternity. It is our hope that all brothers achieve economic freedom in their life time. We must continue to utilize the various Sigma networks that have been established and support Sigma businesses. We must always remember that “To Who We Give Our Money We Give Our Power”. To learn more about Bro. Trigg go to his website at www.franktrigg.com. 


The Sigma Spot Light looks to recognize members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity who are doing great things in our communities.  If you know a brother who may be a potential Sigma Spot Light candidate send his information to technology@pbs1914.org.