Steven Asplund vs Vitor Petrino — Fight recap

Vitor Petrino defeated Steven Asplund via unanimous decision after three rounds on March 14, 2026, with referee Eric McMahon officiating. Petrino's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 92 significant strikes at 57% accuracy compared to Asplund's 61 of 158 (38%).

The Brazilian controlled the striking exchanges throughout, particularly with his body work—connecting on all 18 body strike attempts—while Asplund managed only 4 of 8 body shots. Though Asplund scored a knockdown in the contest, Petrino maintained cage control with 1:17 of control time versus Asplund's 0:12, and successfully defended all four takedown attempts.

The fight remained standing, with neither fighter attempting submissions, as Petrino's cleaner, more accurate striking and physical control secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards. The loss leaves Asplund searching for momentum, while Petrino's striking prowess positions him as a rising threat in the division.