Vitor Petrino is getting closer to Valter Walker's record after his victory at UFC Vegas 114.

Petrino celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Victor Petrino He continues his rise in the Ultimate heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and is already flirting with important milestones in the division. After winning in ufc vegas 114, last Saturday (14), the miner came close to the number of consecutive wins of Walter Walker in the category. The pair, who even developed a rivalry last week, did not rule out a meeting in the octagon soon.

With his victory last Saturday, Petrino now has three consecutive wins in the division. Namely, Walter Walker They lead the statistics with four consecutive positive results. And, within this context, the good run of form for the two Brazilians could end in a personal battle, given that the athletes recently exchanged barbs.

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Understand the feud between Vitor Petrino and Valter Walker.

It all started after criticism from Petrino regarding athletes seeking more accessible fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).Valter felt attacked, responded publicly, and even threatened to hurt his compatriot. The situation heated up behind the scenes and paved the way for a possible direct confrontation.

In an interview with the channel 'Laerte Viana na área – MMA', Petrino tried to downplay the controversy by stating that he did not mention Valter's name in his statements. Even so, 'Cabuloso' did not shy away from the challenge and made it clear that he is willing to face any opponent in the rankings.

"That's irrelevant, it's his problem (Walter WalkerIf you want to fight, just set a date. I've never run from anyone in the UFC and I've always faced challenges, even when injured. Anyone in the organization has to face the best; asking for an easy fight doesn't make sense.

I didn't mention his name, but if he felt offended, too bad. I have nothing against him, but if he wants to settle things, I'm here. I don't like talking on the internet: if he wants to fight, he talks to my manager and we'll settle it inside the octagon,” he said. Victor Petrino.

Current form of Vitor Petrino and Valter Walker in the UFC.

While the potential fight remains on paper, both fighters continue their winning streaks in the division. Walker secured his last victory by submission. Louie Sutherland in the first round of UFC 321, while Petrino defeated Steven Asplund by unanimous decision in ufc vegas 114If the matchup between the Brazilians is confirmed, the surfer from Minas Gerais will have the chance to equal his rival's record and get closer to the top of the category.