In a significant event at UFC Vegas 87, Vitor Petrino emerged victorious over Tyson Pedro in a Light Heavyweight bout, marking a pivotal moment in both fighters' careers. Throughout the fight, Petrino demonstrated his prowess by landing critical strikes, including a big leg kick and a few jabs, and maintaining a strategic advantage, which was reflected in the judges' unanimous decision in his favor with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. Notably, Petrino caught up with the damage and stumbled Pedro with a jab, securing a 10-9 score in the first round and leading 20-18 by the second, leaving Pedro in need of a finish. This victory extended Petrino's undefeated streak, bringing his record to 11-0. In a surprising turn of events, Tyson Pedro, who has been with the UFC since 2016, announced his retirement following the loss. Pedro's retirement was met with respect and admiration from the MMA community, acknowledging his decade-long career and contributions to the sport. The fight was part of the co-main event of the evening, further highlighting its significance within the UFC Vegas 87 lineup.
UFC's Tyson Pedro retires to put more focus on family. And about those expenses ... #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/0peIolGBzn
Tyson Pedro retired after loss today at #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/s3ZHplM6If
Vitor Petrino improves to 11-0 with win over Tyson Pedro in #UFCVegas87 co-main event - @VitorPetrino https://t.co/2P701A0nO2
Tyson Pedro retiring in an empty Apex is a damn shame, but either way - hell of a fun career. His KO win and celebration at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia was a thing of legend. @tyson_pedro_ 👊🏼 🙏🏼 https://t.co/1tFLpyrFEX
After a 6-5 run in the UFC, Tyson Pedro announces his MMA retirement after his #UFCVegas87 loss. 👏 More 2024 retirements: https://t.co/sGni0XGkwJ https://t.co/wEja3hjJT0
Tyson Pedro retired after his loss at #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/ZmktlZqcfM
Tyson Pedro announced his retirement following a decade-long MMA career 👏 #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/h2zHBIsvox
"It's not goodbye, just see you later." Happy trails to 🇦🇺 @Tyson_Pedro_, who calls it a career here tonight 👏 #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/UJD2m7Ujcc
#UFCVegas87 Official Scorecard: Vitor Petrino (@VitorPetrino) vs Tyson Pedro 👇 All Tonight’s Scorecards ➡️: https://t.co/4Fi0kHnFWZ https://t.co/WXTyVc6Sdg
Tyson Pedro announces his retirement and lays his gloves down in the octagon after #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/KrEn06xnwz
wow. Tyson Pedro just retired after his loss. #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/uU1kN3rl8L
Damn. Tyson Pedro retires. Put his samurai celly in the Hall of Fame. 🙏 #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/ibGWjV2ajG
🚨| Tyson Pedro retires from MMA following defeat to Vitor Petrino. #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/QyOe3l7Oxb
Tyson Pedro announces his retirement 👏 #UFCVegas87 | @tyson_pedro_ https://t.co/wctiPKbNIw
Tyson Pedro just went 3 rounds with Vitor Petrino and retires . WOW , that man has a lot left ! I don’t think many LHW could do that !!! Respect 🙏🏾
Tyson Pedro announces his retirement following his #UFCVegas87 loss to Vitor Petrino.
Vitor Petrino calls out Anthony Smith after his win at #UFCVegas87 Tyson Pedro announces his retirement from the sport after his loss on Saturday.
Tyson Pedro has announced his retirement following his loss to Vitor Petrino.
Tyson Pedro is tough 1 . Another 1 for Vitor Petrino 11-0 @VitorPetrino
#UFCVegas87 Official Result: Vitor Petrino (30-27, 30-27, 29-28 | @VitorPetrino) defeats Tyson Pedro by Unanimous Decision All Fight Results ➡️ https://t.co/mcGBUourOs
🟥 Vitor Petrino VS Tyson Pedro 🟦 => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFCVegas87 #MMATwitter
10-9 Petrino RD2 20-18 Petrino Pedro needs a finish if he wants to get his hand raised. #UFCVegas87
10-9 Petrino RD1 Pedro had a good round but didn’t take advantage of the lack of output by Petrino. Petrino caught up with the damage which is the main scoring criteria. He stumbled Pedro with that jab towards the end which was enough. #UFCVegas87
Petrino landed a big leg kick and a few jabs but he’s not throwing enough. Pedro using his experience and is leading this first round by thin margins. Round is up for grabs. #UFCVegas87
Coming up next is the co-main event, Vitor Petrino vs Tyson Pedro in a Light Heavyweight bout. #UFCVegas87 https://t.co/0hETzFi4rC
Tyson Pedro has been in the UFC since 2016, damnnnn #UFCVegas87
#UFCVegas87 Tyson Pedro vs Vitor Petrino up next for the co main event of the evening. Huge fight with two violent human beings. https://t.co/jRM9FJT6U8
#UFCVegas87: Tyson Pedro looks to take Petrino's undefeated record at the UFC APEX via @ELaw32 #MMA https://t.co/aGIGH4utIs
"The guys are getting bigger. They're getting stronger. It's an exciting division." Tyson Pedro (@Tyson_Pedro_) aims to make his return to the rankings by halting Petrino's unbeaten run at #UFCVegas87 🔊🆙 Read more ➡️: https://t.co/f3WO3uHBBZ
Vitor Petrino vs Tyson Pedro Light Heavyweight Bout -#UFCVegas87 Prediction Thread- Who wins and how? #UFC #MMATwitter
"I think my mindset is very different. My Fight IQ is higher. And I've just grown as a man, as well." Tyson Pedro (@Tyson_Pedro_) plans to continue evolving as a fighter heading into #UFCVegas87 ‼️ Read more ➡️: https://t.co/f3WO3uHBBZ https://t.co/f3WO3uHBBZ
#UFCVegas87 Tyson Pedro vs Vitor Petrino What a fight this is. I wish Petrino fought tougher competition as Pedro has that one shot power. So does Petrino. The longer this goes the muscle for Petrino worries me. The aussies just brawl and are always dangerous until they’re… https://t.co/bga6eArb5T
TYSON PEDRO FIGHT WEEK. (🎨: Braindamagecreative/instagram) #UFCVegas76 | @tyson_pedro_ https://t.co/8rh2V16kQO