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Vitor Petrino wants to close out 2026 against one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s top heavyweights.
, scheduled for Dec. 12 in Las Vegas, and has already expressed his interest in the matchup to the promotion. Now, according to Petrino, all that is missing is a response from the American for negotiations to move forward.
The matchup would pit two fighters coming off victories against each other, with both sitting close together in the heavyweight rankings. Petrino is currently ranked No. 9, while Blaydes sits at No. 7. Petrino wants Curtis Blaydes next after climbing to No. 9 in the UFC heavyweight rankings At 29, Petrino is enjoying his best run since joining the UFC. The Minas Gerais native has remained unbeaten since leaving the light heavyweight division and moving up to heavyweight.
He has won four straight fights against His victory over Spivac in August moved the Brazilian into the division’s Top 10 and opened the door for matchups against higher-ranked opponents. Petrino sees Blaydes as the ideal next challenge.
“Curtis, I’m waiting for you. We’re both coming off wins, we’re close to each other in the rankings, and this is the fight that makes sense right now. I’ve already talked to the UFC, and as far as I’m concerned, everything is settled. I want to fight on December 12 in Las Vegas.
Now it’s up to you to accept the fight. I respect your history, but I want your spot in the rankings. If you think you’re going to stay ahead of me, accept the fight and we’ll settle it inside the Octagon,” said the CMSystem fighter.
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