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Vitor Petrino
Brazilian mixed martial artist
Vitor Petrino Malaquias Salvo [1] (born August 28, 1997) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Vitor Petrino | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vitor Petrino Malaquias Salvo[1] (1997-08-28) August 28, 1997 (age 26) Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Nickname | Icão |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Division | Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 77.5 in (197 cm)[1] |
| Team | CM System |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Born in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Petrino began his martial arts journey at the age of 13. The first disciplines he devoted himself to were sanda and Chinese boxing, and it was at the age of 18 that he entered the world of amateur MMA.[2]
Petrino worked hard outside the realm of fighting to study and dedicate himself to training. While studying Physical Education, he worked as a salesman, mechanic's assistant, and also worked in a warehouse company.[2]
Early career
Petrino made his professional MMA debut facing Rodolfo Bellato at Max Fight 22 in 2019. Petrino won by knockout in 25 seconds. After that fight, he achieved five more victories, including four more knockouts.[2]
Dana White's Contender Series
On September 6, 2022, Petrino faced Rodolfo Bellato for the second time in his career, for a UFC contract in Dana White's Contender Series: Season 6, Week 7. Petrino won the contract by defeating Bellato via knockout in the second round.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Petrino was expected to debut in the UFC on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216, facing Tafon Nchukwi. However, Nchukwi withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons.[4]
Petrino made his promotional debut on March 11, 2023, facing Anton Turkalj at UFC Fight Night 221.[5] Petrino won the fight by unanimous decision.[6] This bout earned him his first Fight of the Night award.[7]
Petrino faced Marcin Prachnio on July 8, 2023, at UFC 290.[8] He won the fight by submission in the third round.[9]
Petrino faced Modestas Bukauskas on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[10] He won the fight by KO in the second round.[11] This bout earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[12]
Petrino faced Tyson Pedro on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Petrino faced Anthony Smith on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[15] He lost the fight by submission in the first round.[16]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Modestas Bukauskas[12]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Anton Turkalj[7]
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–1 | Anthony Smith | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 1 | 2:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–0 | Tyson Pedro | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Modestas Bukauskas | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis | November 4, 2023 | 2 | 1:03 | São Paulo, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–0 | Marcin Prachnio | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 290 | July 8, 2023 | 3 | 3:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Anton Turkalj | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili | March 11, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 7–0 | Rodolfo Bellato | KO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 53 | September 6, 2022 | 2 | 3:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Gadzhimurad Antigulov | KO (punches) | UAE Warriors 22 | September 4, 2021 | 1 | 3:36 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 5–0 | Caike Souza | TKO (punches) | Road to Future 2 | July 18, 2021 | 1 | 4:17 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Fábio Gois | TKO (punches) | Adventure Fighters Tournament 26 | February 21, 2021 | 1 | 0:45 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Willian Telles | TKO (punches) | Adventure Fighters Tournament 25 | November 29, 2020 | 1 | 3:06 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ewerton Polaquini | Decision (unanimous) | Max Fight 23 | June 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rodolfo Bellato | KO (punches) | Max Fight 22 | May 3, 2019 | 1 | 0:25 | Caraguatatuba, Brazil | Light Heavyweight debut. |
- "Vitor Petrino". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- "Vitor Petrino passed challenge of beating someone a second time to get UFC deal at DWCS 53". mmajunkie. 2022-09-07.
- "Tafon Nchukwi vs. Vitor Petrino". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- "UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Finally Making His UFC Debut, Wants To Prove Himself". Cagesidepress. 2023-03-11.
- "UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Outdoes Anton Turkalj in Chaotic Decision Win". Cagesidepress. 2023-03-11.
- Matt Erickson (2023-03-11). "UFC Fight Night 221 bonuses: Choke someone to sleep, get $50,000 extra". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- Stachura, Bartłomiej (2023-04-28). "Marcin Prachnio powróci do akcji na UFC 290 – zmierzy się z niepokonanym Vitorem Petrino!". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- Dewar, Val (2023-07-08). "UFC 290: Vitor Petrino Notches First Career Submission Over Marcin Prachnio". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- Desk, ITN News (2023-07-29). "Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas Set for UFC Sao Paulo". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- Dewar, Val (2023-11-04). "UFC Sao Paulo: Undefeated Vitor Petrino Continues Rapid Rise, Sleeps Modestas Bukauskas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- Chris Taylor (2023-11-04). "UFC Sao Paulo Bonus Report: Nicolas Dalby one of four fighters to take home $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- Sherdog.com. "Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro Booked for UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- Val Dewar (2024-03-02). "UFC Vegas 87: Vitor Petrino Stays Undefeated, Tyson Pedro Retires After Loss". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- Leonard, Harvey (2024-03-12). "Report: Anthony Smith Set For UFC 301 Return In Brazil, Undefeated Opponent Revealed". MMA News | UFC News, Results and Interviews. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- Hester, Bryson (2024-05-05). "UFC 301: Anthony Smith Shocks With Quick Sub of Vitor Petrino". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-05-05.