Vitor Petrino

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Vitor Petrino
BornVitor Petrino Malaquias Salvo [1]
(1997-08-28) August 28, 1997 (age 27)
Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
NicknameIcão
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Division Light heavyweight
Reach77.5 in (197 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofSanta Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
TeamCM System
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision3
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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).

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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 faced Dustin Jacoby on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. [17] He lost the fight by knockout via a straight, right punch in the third round. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches11 wins2 losses
By knockout71
By submission11
By decision30
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–2 Dustin Jacoby KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley December 14, 202433:44 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss11–1 Anthony Smith Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 301 May 4, 202412:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win11–0 Tyson Pedro Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev March 2, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–0 Modestas Bukauskas KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 202321:03 São Paulo, BrazilPerformance of the Night.
Win9–0 Marcin Prachnio Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 290 July 8, 202333:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Anton TurkaljDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win7–0Rodolfo BellatoKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 53 September 6, 202223:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0 Gadzhimurad Antigulov KO (punches)UAE Warriors 22September 4, 202113:36 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win5–0Caike SouzaTKO (punches)Road to Future 2July 18, 202114:17 Curitiba, Brazil
Win4–0Fábio GoisTKO (punches)Adventure Fighters Tournament 26February 21, 202110:45 Curitiba, Brazil
Win3–0Willian TellesTKO (punches)Adventure Fighters Tournament 25November 29, 202013:06 Curitiba, Brazil
Win2–0Ewerton PolaquiniDecision (unanimous)Max Fight 23June 28, 201935:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win1–0Rodolfo BellatoKO (punches)Max Fight 22May 3, 201910:25 Caraguatatuba, BrazilLight Heavyweight debut.

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