Vitor Petrino Malaquias Salvo (born August 28, 1997) is a Brazilian professional

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. He currently competes in the

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division of the

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(UFC).

Background

Born in

Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais Santa Luzia is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte and to the microregion of Belo Horizonte. Its population in 2020 was 220,444. See also * List of m ...

, 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.

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.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Petrino was expected to debut in the UFC on December 17, 2022, at

UFC Fight Night 216 ''UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 216, UFC on ESPN+ 74'' and ''UFC Vegas 66'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 17, 2022, at the ...

, 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 ''UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 221'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 79'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 11, 2023, at The Theater at Virgin Hotel ...

. Petrino won the fight by unanimous decision. This bout earned him his first Fight of the Night award. Petrino faced

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

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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

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on March 2, 2024, at

UFC Fight Night 238 ''UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 238'', ''UFC on ESPN+ 96'' and ''UFC Vegas 87'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 2, 2024, at the U ...

. 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 Dustin Anthony Jacoby (born April 4, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight (MMA), Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Champi ...

on December 14, 2024 at

UFC on ESPN 63 ''UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley'' (also known as ''UFC on ESPN 63'') was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 14, 2024, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, United States. B ...

. He lost the fight by knockout via a straight, right punch in the third round. Petrino was scheduled to face

Jhonata Diniz Jhonata Wilhan Diniz (born June 23, 1991) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also a former kickboxer who competed for GLORY and SUPERKOMBAT Fight ...

on March 8, 2025, at

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. However, Petrino was forced to withdraw from the fight due to

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in both elbows. Petrino is scheduled to make his heavyweight debut against

Austen Lane Austen Douglas Lane (born November 9, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional football defensive end currently competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was selected by the J ...

on July 12, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 70.

Championships and accomplishments

** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. **

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(One time) vs. *''

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'' **2023 Second Team MMA All-Star

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Petrino, Vitor Brazilian male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing sanshou 1997 births Living people Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Brazilian Sanshou practitioners People from Santa Luzia 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen