Vitor Petrino

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

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]

Championships and accomplishments

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Modestas Bukauskas ^[12]
  • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Anton Turkalj ^[7]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

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.

References

1. "Vitor Petrino". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
2. "Contender: Vitor Petrino prevê melhor luta da temporada em revanche com Rodolfo Trator". combate. 2022-05-09.
3. "Vitor Petrino passed challenge of beating someone a second time to get UFC deal at DWCS 53". mmajunkie. 2022-09-07.
4. "Tafon Nchukwi vs. Vitor Petrino". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
5. "UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Finally Making His UFC Debut, Wants To Prove Himself". Cagesidepress. 2023-03-11.
6. "UFC Las Vegas: Vitor Petrino Outdoes Anton Turkalj in Chaotic Decision Win". Cagesidepress. 2023-03-11.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Dewar, Val (2023-07-08). "UFC 290: Vitor Petrino Notches First Career Submission Over Marcin Prachnio". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
10. Desk, ITN News (2023-07-29). "Vitor Petrino vs Modestas Bukauskas Set for UFC Sao Paulo". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
11. Dewar, Val (2023-11-04). "UFC Sao Paulo: Undefeated Vitor Petrino Continues Rapid Rise, Sleeps Modestas Bukauskas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
12. 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.
13. Sherdog.com. "Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro Booked for UFC Fight Night 238 on March 2". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
14. Val Dewar (2024-03-02). "UFC Vegas 87: Vitor Petrino Stays Undefeated, Tyson Pedro Retires After Loss". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
15. 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.
16. Hester, Bryson (2024-05-05). "UFC 301: Anthony Smith Shocks With Quick Sub of Vitor Petrino". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-05-05.

External links

• Vitor Petrino at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Vitor Petrino from Sherdog