Victor Petrino is on the verge of success And The promising light heavyweight prospect has already compiled an 11-1 record. He gets back into the octagon Dustin Jacoby this weekend while suffering a loss to Anthony Smith for the first time in his professional career. But his spirit has not faded at all. “Nobody wants to lose, but unfortunately it’s part of the game” Petrino said to UFC after being submitted by Anthony Smith in the early stages of UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro.

Cristiano Marcello’s protégé is a special one Because unlike most fighters, he doesn’t allow himself to be put under pressure to lose his unbeaten streak. He told UFC: “I never felt negative; I have always enjoyed my work and the opportunities it gave me.” Interesting That’s not the only thing that makes him special, because unlike most fighters, he has more than one nickname that people call him by. Petrino will get the chance to use three nicknames he has had since the start of his martial arts career.

Meaning behind Vitor Petrinos Nicknames – ‘IcaO‘, ‘MercilesS‘, And ‘Cabuloso‘

Petrino was born in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais and began his martial arts career at the tender age of 6. His first loves were Taekwondo and Capoeira, after which he switched to Sanda and Chinese boxing. He finally entered the amateur MMA stage at the age of 18. As a student-athlete, he worked hard every step of the way to his professional career. He was a salesman, And mechanics assistant, and also worked in a warehouse company to pursue his dreams.

Maybe that’s how it is the reason he got a unique piece Nickname ‘Icao‘ what symbol means. On the other hand, the 27-year-old’s natural talent which was obviously in DWCS (Dana White Contender Series), might have given him the second nickname, ‘Cabuloso‘ which means ‘Impressive‘ or ‘incredible‘ in Portuguese. There are not any backstory to his nicknames But His career record speaks for itself So These names suit the Brazilian fighter. Petrino has always been upfront about his commitment to MMA and UFC. In 2023 He gave an interview to the UFC and expressed his respect devotion for Dana White Financial support. He said: “I always try to improve in all aspects, be it physical, technical or mental. I love this sport, so I’m always looking for the best version of myself.”

From winning the UFC contract in DCWS Season 6 to defeating fighters like Tyson Pedro and Modestas Bukauskas, the 205-pound fighter has earned it with 7 knockout wins called, ‘Merciless‘ as his third nickname. On it note let us See his rise in MMA and his first ever defeat.

A look at Vitor Petrinos MMA and UFC record

Petrinos The last fight was against 36 year old LHW Anthony Smith WHO has 38 career wins. The 27-year-old was asked about the defeat as it was his first as a professional And His answer was quite inspiring. During the pre-fight press conference beforehand weekend UFC on ESPN 63, he was asked about the criticism he was exposed to afterwards the loss To ‘LionhearT‘.

He expressed his point of view while an interpreter translated it for him. ‘Merciless‘ said, “I think it’s part of the game, right? I think it’s an opportunity for you to learn and understand things that need to be improved, that I need to respect my body a little more and other things.” His confidence was palpable when the translator said: “Win or lose, I’m always trying to improve.”

He began his journey into the world of martial arts at the age of 6 And He learned about Taekwondo and Capoeira. However, he wasn’t very interested in sports But However, this changed when he turned 14 Time he was a fish that went into water. Since Then He has never stopped improving in his MMA career.

After a five-fight winning streak where four of them are knockouts, ‘Icao‘ was invited to fight at Apex for a spot on the UFC roster on Dana White Contender Series in 2022. After a second-round knockout win over Rodolfo Bellato The The Brazilian faced Anton Turkalj at UFC Fight Night 221. He has already fought five Time in Dana White Promotion and won four of them.

Now he faces his sixth challenge as part of the multi-billion dollar promotion And It is Dustin Jacoby. On paper, this fight seems to be a step forward and a test for him as he is coming off a defeat from his previous fight. For ‘Icao‘ This fight is more about getting the opportunity to fight before the end of the year and get a win on his resume. Most importantly, perhaps it’s an opportunity to remind people of the skills he brings to the octagon. “I believe it will open big doors in the organization, especially in the light heavyweight division.” he said of defeating Jacoby. “I know what I want, I know where I deserve to be, and I will do everything I can to be among the best in this category.” So do you think he will win and prove that he is? Indeed, ‘CabulosO’?