Ultimate debutant, Vitor Petrino wins in a mind-boggling fight and maintains unbeaten record at UFC Las Vegas

Victor Petrino (left) defeated Anton Turkalj No. UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Ultimate debutant, Victor Petrino presented a large business card to the organization. Promising in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), the Brazilian had a real battle against Anton Turkalj on the main card. In a fight marked by twists and turns, the Minas Gerais native was declared the winner with a unanimous decision by the judges.

With the result, Petrino has reason to celebrate. Revealed by 'Dana White's Contender Series', the fighter extended his unbeaten record in professional MMA, reaching the mark of eight consecutive victories.

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Victim of Petrino, Turkalj continues without winning in the organization. Before facing the Minas Gerais native, the Swede was the victim of another Brazilian, Jailton Malhadinho, in September 2022.

'War' in the Octagon

The confrontation began with Petrino taking Turkalj to the long ground in the first minute. Above, the miner looked for transitions. Anton managed to stay on his feet, but Vitor remained 'glued' to his opponent and pressed against the bars. Almost halfway through the round, it was the Swede's turn to take down, but the Brazilian got up quickly. The fighters alternated positions on the bars, until they moved away. With two minutes remaining until the end of the stage, the combatants went into a frank clash, leaving the confrontation tense. In the final minute, Petrino rocked his opponent with a series of straight shots and crosses. Anton accused the attacks and went to the ground. The Brazilian went up and started attacking him.ground and pound'. The miner tried to extend the punishment, but there was no more time.

In the second round, Turkalj took the initiative with a low kick, and Vitor returned it with two high kicks. Still in the first minute, Petrino rocked the Swede again with a cross followed by two straight shots. The miner took the fight to the ground and reached his opponent's back. Anton showed courage and managed to stay on his feet. With more than a minute left, Anton managed to reverse the position, but the Brazilian was alert and fell on top of his opponent again. The fight alternated good moments between the two sides. With two minutes left in the stage, the athletes walked away and stood. Almost in the final minute, Vitor scored with an upper applied by Turkalj. The miner, however, stayed on his feet and started a grappling fight. Close to the end of the assault, the fighters measured forces close to the bars in a balanced manner.

The decisive round began with Anton launching the first attack, with a low kick, promptly responded to by the Brazilian. Still in the first minute, the Swede managed a providential takedown and soon reached his back. Turkalj tried a rear naked choke, while the miner protected himself. The Brazilian managed to reverse the position and reached the mount position. With almost two minutes, it was Vitor's turn to seek the choke, but Anton defended himself well. In the final seconds, the Brazilian managed two consecutive takedowns on his opponent, but the Swede was resistant and insisted on staying on his feet. Almost at the end of the fight, the fighters moved away and went into a frank fight. Close to the end of the fight, the Brazilian managed another takedown, but the timer ran to zero.

Alexander Volkov beats Alexandr Romanov by knockout

Alexander Volkov knocked out Alexander Romanov No. UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In a promising fight against a veteran, better for the experience. In the only clash between heavyweights (up to 120,2 kg) on ​​the main card, the Russian made the confrontation against a company prospect look easy. Attentive, the 'giant' was able to nullify his rival's grappling strategy and imposed his high-level striking, settling the score by knockout in the first round.

The victory makes Volkv remain among the top 10 in the category led by Jon Jones. The 'giant' now has two positive results in a row.

Considered a bet for the future of Ultimate, Romanov disappointed again. After the setback suffered by Marcin tybura, in 2022, the fighter loses the second commitment in his career.

Nikita Krylov submits Ryan Spann in electrifying fight

Nikita Krylov has announced victory in UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

On rescheduled February 25th, Nikita Krylov e Ryan spann performed a spectacle for the spectators of the UFC Las Vegas. In a fight contested at catchweight (up to 97,5kg), the fighters left everything in the Octagon, putting on a show of striking and grappling. After twists and turns, the Ukrainian got the upper hand, taking advantage of a distraction from his opponent and finishing with a triangle.

With the victory, Krylov reached the mark of three consecutive victories. Against Ryan, the fighter also defended sixth place in the group he has Jamahal hill as champion.

Promising light heavyweight (up to 93 kg.), Spann had good moments in the confrontation and was close to victory, but ended up succumbing. The stumble halts the athlete's ascension, which postpones his dream of getting closer to the top 5.

Jonathan Martinez beats Russian promise

Jonathan martinez applies knee to Said Nurmagomedov. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In a clash of promises in the bantamweight division, Jonathan martinez e Said Nurmagomedov staged a confrontation of twists and turns. In a fight marked by technique, better for the Mexican. The confrontation, heightened by the aggressiveness of both, led to a decision, which confirmed the combatant as the unanimous winner.

The victory allows Martinez to expand his good phase in the company. In addition to reaching the mark of five consecutive victories, the Mexican should take 14th place in the group led by aljamain sterling.

Russian grade promise, Said Nurmagomedov He had a good start, but ended up succumbing to his opponent. With the setback, the fighter's streak of four victories ended.

'Experience x youth' fight ends in submission

mario bautista finished Guido cannetti No. UFC Las Vegas. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In a confrontation separated by 14 years of difference, the promising mario bautista put on a show again. Representative of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), the combatant measured forces with the veteran Guido cannetti and took no notice of his rival. Precise and overwhelming, the fighter needed just over three minutes to submit his opponent via rear naked choke.

With the result, Bautista expands the good moment in the company. After show at UFC Las Vegas, the athlete reaches the mark of four consecutive victories.

An MMA veteran, Cannetti's two-fight winning streak ended. The Argentine has not suffered a setback since 2021.

UFC Las Vegas Stats

UFC Las Vegas results

MAIN CARD 

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Merab Dvalishvili derrotou Petr yan in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Alexander Romanov by technical knockout at 2m16s of R1

Married weight (up to 97,5kg): Nikita Krylov finished Ryan spann with a triangle 3m38s from R1

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jonathan martinez derrotou Said Nurmagomedov in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): mario bautista finished Guido cannetti with a rear naked choke at 3m18s of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Victor Petrino derrotou Anton Turkalj in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD 

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Karl Williams derrotou Lukasz Brzeski in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): davey grant finished Raphael Assunção with an inverted triangle at 4m43s from R3

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Josh Fremd finished Sedriques Dumas with a guillotine 3m from R2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Victor Henry derrotou Tony Gravely in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29-, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Ariane Lipski defeated JJ Aldrich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (56,7kg): Bruno Bulldoguinho submitted Tyson Nam with a rear naked choke at 1m23s of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Carlston Harris derrotou Jared Gooden in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27,30-27, 30-27)