"I keep saying anywhere, anybody, any time, and I stand by that. There's a little bit of bad blood on this one too, so as soon as I heard the name Vitor, I was like 'f*ck yeah!' So I'm excited. Not really bad blood, but there's history. He beat my brother in October, and I feel like Tommy was winning that fight."
"I was piss drunk at a Rascal Flats concert when they offered me the fight. A hand injury kept Steven Asplund for returning right away after his last fight, but he has been itching to get back in the cage. I want to keep showing up and showing out. I wanted the Sean O'Malley route if I'm being honest, lower level guys, but I'll take what I get."
Steven Asplund, a heavyweight who entered the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series in 2025, prepares for his second octagon fight at UFC Vegas 114 against Vitor Petrino. Asplund distinguishes himself through his compelling personality and remarkable weight loss journey to become a professional fighter. Known for his willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime, Asplund eagerly accepted the Petrino matchup after learning about it while intoxicated at a Rascal Flatts concert. Personal motivation drives this bout, as Petrino defeated Asplund's teammate Thomas Petersen in October, a fight Asplund believes his teammate was winning. A previous hand injury delayed Asplund's return, but he remains eager to continue building his UFC career and demonstrating his capabilities.
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