Victor Petrino He showed that he is willing to put on a big fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon. The heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) faced Steven Asplund in... ufc vegas 114, held last Saturday (14), and featured an intense fight. After suffering a knockdown in the first round, the Brazilian reacted in the second round, called his rival to a frank exchange in the third and ended up taking the lead, leaving his opponent with a badly battered face, a performance that reflected the 'BMF' style that he himself had already predicted before the confrontation.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS before the fight, Petrino highlighted that he sees the BMF belt as something relevant within the organization, but reinforced that his main objective remains the undisputed heavyweight title. The Brazilian also stated that he seeks to deliver exciting performances not only for his own enjoyment inside the octagon, but also to excite the fans and contribute to increasing public engagement with MMA.
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“Everything the UFC sets out to do is something big, right? So the BMF belt is also something big. But I believe our focus is still on the (linear) belt, really the heavyweight belt, right? But I say, the most important fight is always the next one. If I already have this reputation as BMF, I'm happy too, right? As a brawler. But I'm increasingly looking to make my fight not only for myself, to have fun, to get excited in the fight, but also for the fans to get excited, for the fans to want to follow MMA more and more, right?”, he said. Victor Petrino.
Vitor Petrino calls himself the BMF of the UFC heavyweights.
Victor Petrino beat Steven Asplund in ufc vegas 114Photo x / UFC News
At the press conference after the ufc vegas 114Petrino didn't think twice and dubbed himself the 'BMF' of the UFC's most dangerous category. Although he's not yet ranked in the division, the Brazilian stated that there are few professionals willing to fight.
“I’m very happy. I’m in this sport because of that, I want to feel that emotion, give my all, I want to fight against opponents who challenge me, who help me grow and reach the next level. So, thank you Asplund for this battle. I came to show that I am the BMF of the heavyweights. I’m a guy who loves a challenge. I want to test myself and I’m not afraid to go for it,” he said. Victor Petrino.
With positive result about Asplund, Victor Petrino He secured his third consecutive victory in the heavyweight division and remains undefeated in the category.
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