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Vitor Petrino’s time as a ranked UFC heavyweight didn’t last that long, but that’s not entirely surprising to the Brazilian fighter.
Petrino, who faces Steven Asplund at Saturday night’s UFC Vegas 114 in an attempt to go 3-0 in the promotion as a heavyweight, was promoted to No. 15 in the official UFC lists after the departure of Jailton Almeida. Days before his March 14 clash with Asplund, however, Petrino’s name was removed from the rankings as Tuivasa was sent back to the No. 15 spot despite being on a six-fight losing skid, four by knockout or submission.
“There’s not much to say, really,” Petrino told MMA Fighting when informed of the change. “I don’t know how that ranking works, how the people there do their job, the names involved and all that, but I’m not in a rush. If they took me out, I know that sooner or later I’ll be back again. It delayed the plans a bit, but nothing surprising either. I know that soon enough we’ll be near the top of the division again.”
LAS VEGAS – Vitor Petrino is loving life in the UFC's heaviest division.
A former light heavyweight, perhaps Petrino (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) isn't built like the typical heavyweight. He often comes in substantially below the limit. However, Petrino wouldn't have it any other way.
"All throughout camp, the decision seems very wise because I'm feeling good, eating good, sleeping good," Petrino told MMA Junkie and other reporters through an interpreter at a UFC Fight Night 269 pre-fight news conference Wednesday. "Everything feels good. I found a home in this division.
"… There are tough guys at 205. There are tough guys at heavyweight, but it's about you feeling happy. I'll feel the happiest facing those guys and being in a good position for them. I started to recover the will to get ready for fights and fight those guys and feeling happier because of the current weight division that I'm in."
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Rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight prospect, Steven Asplund, collides with Brazil’s Vitor Petrino on UFC Vegas 114’s “Prelims” undercard this weekend (Sat., March 14, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Asplund has made no secret that before becoming a professional MMA fighter, he struggled with weight issues for most of his life; in fact, he once tipped the scales at more than 400 pounds. After losing a massive amount of weight, he was left with excess skin — something fans often point out whenever he competes.
And when he steps into the cage with Petrino, who looks like he was carved out of marble, the contrast will be even more noticeable.
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