Overview
- Vitor Petrino defeated Serghei Spivac by unanimous decision at UFC Sacramento on Aug. 22, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 for Petrino.
- Petrino won by mixing repeated leg kicks, takedowns and sustained top control that let him control each round and avoid a brawl.
- After the win Petrino publicly called for main-event opportunities and five-round fights and said he would consider high-exposure matchups such as Valter Walker.
- Oddsmakers and viewers favored Petrino before the fight, the bout streamed on Paramount+, and reports said Spivac appeared to suffer an ankle issue late that could affect his short-term recovery.
- The victory extends Petrino’s unbeaten run since moving to heavyweight in 2025 and fast-tracks his rise in a shifting division by adding a ranked veteran to his streak.