Petrino celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Zuffa LLC
There wasn't time to Victor Petrino rest and enjoy your victory in ufc vegas 114At the event held last Saturday (14), the Brazilian defeated Steven Asplund by unanimous decision, remaining undefeated in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Soon after, the athlete became involved in a controversy with Walter Walker And when attacked, he did not run from the fight.
On the contrary, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Laerte Viana na Área', Petrino was firm and gave a harsh response to his rival. After securing his third consecutive victory, 'Cabuloso', upset at being removed from the top 15 of the category, complained and, determined to face the best athletes, criticized certain professionals who prefer to make fights more accessible.
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Even without being named, Valter took the Minas Gerais native's words as a provocation and offered to fight him. Irritated, the bad boy went further and promised to hurt his rival. Now, Petrino has made a point of explaining that his words weren't a dig at the bad boy, but he readily accepted the fight. Moreover, the Minas Gerais native showed no remorse and reinforced that a top UFC fighter needs to face the best.
“It has nothing to do with it, so the problem is his. He thinks the internet is a lawless land, everyone says what they want, interprets it the way they want, and so on. Just like him, who challenged me to a fight. If he wants to fight, I said: 'Dude, there's nothing to say, there's no need to send messages. Set up the fight and let's go.' To this day I haven't run from any athlete in the UFC, I've never given up on any fight, except for something very serious,” said the athlete.
"Aside from that, I've fought with a broken collarbone, with a broken knee, against great guys, I've had great fights. Now, what I said isn't a lie either. The guy is in the UFC and wants to ask for weak fights, he doesn't deserve to be there. What day are you at your job and ask to do less than you were hired to do? That doesn't work. If you want to be there, you have to try for the best."
“You’re ranked and you want to ask someone to leave the rankings. If he felt hurt because of that, that’s his problem. I have no problem with him, but if he wants to fight, if he wants to deal with this problem, I’m here. Let’s make this fight happen. What I said was that if someone doesn’t want to fight a ranked guy, doesn’t want a high-level opponent, wants to leave the rankings, then leave, go to a smaller event.”
"Because if a guy is there and doesn't want challenges, there's no point in him being there. Those who are ranked want to challenge each other, period. I'll defend my opinion to the end. I think a guy who doesn't want to fight shouldn't be there. The UFC is the biggest company, it has the biggest names in the world scene, and everyone really wants to be there, to do a lot to be there."
"A guy who's there asking for weak fights, it's shameful for him to do something like that. And if he felt hurt because of that, it's because, unfortunately, he's in debt. I never mentioned Valter's name. Then, today, I was checking my phone and I'm seeing all the messages coming in, saying they're going to break my foot, that they're going to challenge me, that I don't know what else."
"Look, I'm not the type of guy to send messages, comment on posts, or just talk. If you want to fight, talk to my manager and let's schedule it, let's sort it out, because on the internet today everyone says what they want, when they want, and how they want, but when it comes down to it and put things on the table, I say: 'Let's go at it,' but there's not much talk about that."
“If that’s what he wants to do, let’s settle this once and for all, that’s it. There’s no need for discussion. Let’s settle it with a fight, that’s all. That was my message. So, if he wants to take it that way, I’m a guy who’s friendly with everyone, I’ve never disrespected anyone, and everyone knows that with me there’s no messing around. If he says he wants to fight, let’s fight. No talking, no messages, no trash talk, it’s a fight, that’s all,” he concluded.
Petrino's fighters in MMA
Victor Petrino[Name], 28 years old, is a promising MMA fighter. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2019 and debuted in the UFC in 2023. In the sport, the athlete has built a record of 14 wins, ten by stoppage (eight by knockout and two by submission), and two losses. His main victories were against [opponent's name]. Modest BukauskasSteven Asplund and Tyson Peter.
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