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On YouTubeUFC Rio crowd goes wild as heavyweight fighter scores violent faceplant KO
Vitor Petrino collected his second finish out of as many heavyweight outings when he met Thomas Petersen at UFC Rio. Taking place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, UFC Rio kicked off with an all-Brazilian catchweight fight between Luan Lacerda and Saimon Oliviera and boasts Brazilian fighters in every single one of the card’s fights.
UFC Rio: Preview, Full Fight Card
Back for their 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro, the UFC offers the city its first Fight Night card in over a decade for UFC Rio. Taking top billing for the occasion, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira confronts short notice opponent Mateusz Gamrot.
UFC Rio’s Awesome Undercard Saturday Evening in Farmasi Arena
UFC Rio fight week is here. Counting Saturday night’s card, there are now only nine UFC shows left until the calendar flips over to 2026. This week, the No.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 9
UFC Fight Night 261: Preview, Full Card
Highlights UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on Saturday and will stream on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, following the prelims, which begin at 4 p.m. ET on the same platform.
UFC Nashville: Undercard Welterweight Clocks In Slightly Heavy on First Attempt
UFC Nashville is almost here! Tomorrow night, Dana White’s promotion heads to Nashville for the first time in slightly under two years. Bridgestone Arena, home ice of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, serves as the host venue for this weekend’s MMA cavalcade.
UFC hits worrying low just days before knockout king returns
Three heavyweight contests take place this weekend at UFC Nashville, where 'The Black Beast' Derrick Lewis makes his return against Tallison Teixeira.
UFC veteran 'bummed' to fight in promotion’s quietest venue
Scoring one of the best knockouts of 2024 isn't enough to garner a live crowd, according to the UFC. Such is the case with former GLORY Kickboxer-turned-MMA fighter Dustin Jacoby, who rebounded from a two-fight losing streak with a stunning one-shot knockout over Vitor Petrino in December last year.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / December 15
Dustin Jacoby scores Knockout of the Year contender with vicious punch
Jacoby closed out his 2024 with an emphatic finish over Vitor Petrino
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 7, 2024
After his big win at UFC 301, what’s next for Anthony Smith?
This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 301, we saw a light heavyweight matchup with a lot of implications in the rankings. Vitor Petrino (11-1) entered the octagon unbeaten and he was looking to use Anthony “Lionheart” Smith (38-19) as a stepping stone.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 5, 2024
Anthony Smith Shocks The World
Anthony Smith (38-19) wasn’t supposed to win at UFC 301. He was supposed to be a doormat for Vitor Petrino (11-1), who came into the fight undefeated. After all, it was the journeyman fighter’s destiny… supposedly.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 5, 2024
UFC 301: A Twisted Tribute to Legends
While Alexandre Pantoja retaining his flyweight belt took center stage, the subplot to UFC 301 honored legends in alternative ways. As the promo video started running, it was clear that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was the next inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame.
UFC 301 News: Anthony Smith Causes Massive Upset, Submits Vitor Petrino in Brazil
Anthony Smith has defied the oddsmakers yet again by submitting Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. The undefeated Petrino started aggressive, prodding at Smith's high guard with a heavy jab, and clubbing over the sides with his winging overhand right and left hook.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / May 3, 2024
Bold predictions for UFC 301
The last time, the UFC put on a pay-per-view event, it was a fever dream of star power and expert hijacking. However, this time the premier brand in mixed
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 2, 2024
Previewing Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
Vitor Petrino hasn’t met a challenging obstacle yet. The Brazilian superstar walks into UFC 301 undefeated, with a chance to go 12-0 after his fight against Anthony Smith (37-19).
MMA News / Wrestling on SI / May 2, 2024
Anthony Smith Looking to Deliver Mammoth Upset at UFC 301
Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look at MMA. Every week, this column offers insight and information on the most noteworthy stories in the fight world.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 17, 2024
How Vitor Petrino Can Become a Light Heavyweight Force
Being 11-0 in the UFC has its perks. You get put on the main card of UFC 301 against an established veteran fighter, Anthony Smith and people start to notice.
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