Vitor Petrino Explained

Vitor Petrino
Nickname:Icão
Birth Name:Vitor Petrino Malaquias Salvo[1]
Birth Date:28 August 1997
Birth Place:Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight:205lb
Weight Class:Light heavyweight
Fighting Out Of:Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Team:CM System
Years Active:2019–present
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Subloss:1
Sherdog:255313
Reach In:77.5

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).

Background

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]

Mixed martial arts career

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]

Petrino is scheduled to face Dustin Jacoby on December 14, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 249.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss |align=center|11–1 |Anthony Smith|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 301||align=center|1|align=center|2:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|11–0 |Tyson Pedro|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|10–0 |Modestas Bukauskas|KO (punch)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:03 |São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|9–0 |Marcin Prachnio|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|UFC 290||align=center|3|align=center|3:42 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|8–0|Anton Turkalj|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Rodolfo Bellato|KO (punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 53||align=center|2|align=center|3:36|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Gadzhimurad Antigulov|KO (punches)|UAE Warriors 22||align=center|1|align=center|3:36|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Caike Souza|TKO (punches)|Road to Future 2||align=center|1|align=center|4:17 |Curitiba, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Fábio Gois|TKO (punches)|Adventure Fighters Tournament 26||align=center|1|align=center|0:45 |Curitiba, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Willian Telles|TKO (punches)|Adventure Fighters Tournament 25||align=center|1|align=center|3:06 |Curitiba, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Ewerton Polaquini|Decision (unanimous)|Max Fight 23||align=center|3|align=center|5:00 |Curitiba, Brazil ||-|Win|align=center|1–0 |Rodolfo Bellato|KO (punches)|Max Fight 22||align=center|1|align=center|0:25 |Caraguatatuba, Brazil |

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitor Petrino. 2024-05-05. Tapology.
  2. Web site: Contender: Vitor Petrino prevê melhor luta da temporada em revanche com Rodolfo Trator. 2022-05-09. combate.
  3. Web site: Vitor Petrino passed challenge of beating someone a second time to get UFC deal at DWCS 53. 2022-09-07. mmajunkie.
  4. Web site: Tafon Nchukwi vs. Vitor Petrino. 2024-05-05. Tapology.
  5. Web site: UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Finally Making His UFC Debut, Wants To Prove Himself. 2023-03-11. Cagesidepress.
  6. Web site: UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Outdoes Anton Turkalj in Chaotic Decision Win. 2023-03-11. Cagesidepress.
  7. Web site: UFC Fight Night 221 bonuses: Choke someone to sleep, get $50,000 extra. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Matt Erickson. 2023-03-11. 2023-03-11.
  8. Web site: Stachura . Bartłomiej . 2023-04-28 . Marcin Prachnio powróci do akcji na UFC 290 – zmierzy się z niepokonanym Vitorem Petrino! . 2023-05-13 . Lowking.pl . pl.
  9. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-07-08 . UFC 290: Vitor Petrino Notches First Career Submission Over Marcin Prachnio. 2023-07-08 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  10. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-07-29 . Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas Set for UFC Sao Paulo . 2023-08-29 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-11-04 . UFC Sao Paulo: Undefeated Vitor Petrino Continues Rapid Rise, Sleeps Modestas Bukauskas . 2023-11-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  12. Web site: UFC Sao Paulo Bonus Report: Nicolas Dalby one of four fighters to take home $50k. bjpenn.com. Chris Taylor. 2023-11-04. 2023-11-04.
  13. Web site: Sherdog.com . Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro Booked for UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2 . 2024-01-24 . Sherdog . en.
  14. Web site: UFC Vegas 87: Vitor Petrino Stays Undefeated, Tyson Pedro Retires After Loss. cagesidepress.com. Val Dewar. 2024-03-02. 2024-03-02.
  15. Web site: Leonard . Harvey . 2024-03-12 . Report: Anthony Smith Set For UFC 301 Return In Brazil, Undefeated Opponent Revealed . 2024-03-12 . MMA News UFC News, Results and Interviews . en-US.
  16. Web site: Hester . Bryson . 2024-05-05 . UFC 301: Anthony Smith Shocks With Quick Sub of Vitor Petrino . 2024-05-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: UFC strikers Dustin Jacoby, Vitor Petrino to fight in Tampa. mmajunkie.com. Nolan King and Mike Bohn. 2024-08-20. 2024-08-20.

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