Victor Petrino in victory over Anton Turkalj in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
About ten days after defeating Tyson Peter and use the microphone to ask for a duel against Anthony Smith, Victor Petrino had his wish granted. The light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) from Minas Gerais faces the North American veteran in the UFC 301, on May 4th, in Rio de Janeiro. The information was initially released by journalist Laerte Viana.
Although he has not yet officially announced the confrontation, the Brazilian gave hints on social media last Monday (11) when publish photos of the signed contract with a small statue of Christ the Redeemer, symbol of Rio de Janeiro, and a small stuffed lion, in allusion to Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith's nickname, in the background of the image.
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"Signed contract! The peace of mind of someone who already has a time, place and opponent set. But I leave it to you. Who and where do you think I will fight? *There is a subliminal message in the photo,” wrote Petrino.
At 26, Victor Petrino He is undefeated in his professional career with 11 wins in 11 fights. Hired through the Contender Series in 2022, the Minas Gerais native has already lined up Anton Turkalj, Marcin Prachnio, Modest Bukauskas e Tyson Peter in the octagon, securing 15th position in the light heavyweight rankings.
Former challenger for the category belt, Anthony Smith the organization is going through a bad phase. At 35 years old, the North American has lost three in his last four fights, the last of which was knocked out by Khalil Rountree Jr. in December last year, and occupies tenth position in the ranking.
O UFC 301 takes place on May 4th at Rioarena, in Rio de Janeiro. The event does not yet have a confirmed main fight, but the tendency is that the flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) Alexandre pantoja defend the title for the second time.
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