Vitor Petrino

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.

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.

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.

Petrino made his promotional debut on March 11, 2023, facing Anton Turkalj at UFC Fight Night 221. Petrino won the fight by unanimous decision. This bout earned him his first Fight of the Night award.

Petrino faced Marcin Prachnio on July 8, 2023, at UFC 290. He won the fight by submission in the third round.

Petrino faced Modestas Bukauskas on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231. He won the fight by KO in the second round. This bout earned him his first Performance of the Night award.

Petrino faced Tyson Pedro on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petrino faced Anthony Smith on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. He lost the fight by submission in the first round.

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

Petrino was scheduled to face Jhonata Diniz on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313. However, Petrino was forced to withdraw from the fight due to lateral epicondylitis in both elbows.

Petrino made his heavyweight debut against Austen Lane on July 12, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 70. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Petrino faced Thomas Petersen on October 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 261. He won the fight by knockout in the third round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Petrino was scheduled to face Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 269. However, Nzechukwu withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Steven Asplund. Petrino won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petrino faced Serghei Spivac on August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 285. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Serghei Spivac Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Steven Asplund Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Thomas Petersen KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Austen Lane Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Dustin Jacoby KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Anthony Smith Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 301

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Tyson Pedro Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Modestas Bukauskas KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Marcin Prachnio Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 290

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Anton Turkalj Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Rodolfo Bellato KO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 53

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gadzhimurad Antigulov KO (punches) UAE Warriors 22

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Caike Souza TKO (punches) Road to Future 2

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Fábio Gois TKO (punches) Adventure Fighters Tournament 26

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Willian Telles TKO (punches) Adventure Fighters Tournament 25

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Ewerton Polaquini Decision (unanimous) Max Fight 23

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Rodolfo Bellato KO (punches) Max Fight 22

Caraguatatuba, Brazil