Brazil’s Vitor Petrino will fight American Thomas Petersen on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card from Rio de Janeiro. This heavyweight matchup features two fighters who got wins in their last trips to the octagon. Who will get a second consecutive win by getting their hand raised after this fight? Continue reading to get my Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen prediction.
Our Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Pick
- Pick: Vitor Petrino by knockout
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Vitor Petrino | Thomas Petersen |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 12-2 | 10-3 |
| Height | 6’2″ | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 250 lbs | 246 lbs |
| Reach | 77.5″ | 74″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Preview
Vitor Petrino is a former light heavyweight prospect and has transitioned to the heavyweight division with some early success. After a submission victory over Austen Lane in his heavyweight debut, Petrino aims to continue his momentum against Petersen. Petrino’s recent fights have been full of fireworks recently, win or lose. His last three fights have been decided inside the distance, with five of his last six fights ending via knockout or submission.
Thomas Petersen has a 2-2 record in the UFC since joining the promotion in 2024. His last victory was a unanimous decision over Don’Tale Mayes in May of 2025. Petersen’s strengths lie in his striking volume, as he lands over one significant strike per minute more than Petrino entering this matchup. But Petersen was knocked out by Shamil Gaziev in February and will have to avoid a similar fate against a Brazilian knockout artist on Saturday.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline Odds: Vitor Petrino is the favorite to win this fight at -290. Thomas Petersen is a +235 underdog.
- Over/Under: The over/under is set at 1.5 rounds, with the over favored at -195 and the under at +150.
- Two of Petrino’s last three fights ended in the first round.
- Three of Petersen’s last four fights have gone the distance.
The betting odds for this fight suggest an expectation that Petrino will win in the second half of this fight or by decision. That goes against the recent tendency of Petrino’s fights to end early. But Petersen has shown the ability to last deep into fights and that is certainly a possibility here as well.
Vitor Petrino vs Thomas Petersen Prediction
I am expecting a knockout in this fight, with the only question being who is going to get it. In my opinion, it is going to be Petrino who scores the victory by KO here. The Brazilian is the more experienced fighter in UFC and has shown one-punch knockout power during his time in the promotion. I’ll take Petrino to win by knockout here to the delight of the crowd in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.
