Vitor Petrino

Vitor Petrino is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC heavyweight division. As of September 16, 2026, UFC lists Petrino as an active fighter training with CM System and describes his style as striking. He was born in Santa Luzia, Brazil, and began his professional career in 2019. Petrino made his UFC debut on March 11, 2023, after earning a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series with a stoppage win over Rodolfo Bellato.

Petrino initially competed at light heavyweight before moving to heavyweight after difficulty making the 93-kilogram limit and related physical strain. His UFC career includes wins over Marcin Prachnio, Modestas Bukauskas, Tyson Pedro and Austen Lane, followed by a return to form at heavyweight. UFC records his most recent appearance as a unanimous-decision victory over Serghei Spivac on August 22, 2026. His profile emphasizes a pressure-oriented striking approach, while his background also includes physical-education studies and work as a security professional and martial-arts teacher. Petrino has not held a UFC championship.