Rodolfo Vieira, known as 'The Black Belt Hunter', returns to the Octagon to face Andre Petroski at UFC Fight Night 251. Initially set to fight Jacob Malkoun, Vieira had to adjust his training after Malkoun's injury. While acknowledging Petroski's strengths as a fellow grappler, Vieira remains confident in his preparation. He plans to secure a submission win before the end of the third round, focusing on using adjustments made in camp, despite the short preparation time with a new opponent. His ambitions include competing at the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship after this fight.
"The camp was excellent," Vieira admitted. "We just have to make some adjustments...five weeks to the fight he got injured, so Andre Petroski replaced him."
"Petroski is not so technical like Malkoun, boxing-wise, but on the other hand we have to be really careful with his dangerous overhand lefts..."
"I'm ready to exchange blows and also do guard. My goal is no secret, submit him. That's how I visualize this fight, winning via submission before the third round."
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