Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith prediction, decide, begin time, odds for UFC 301

Vitor Petrino and Anthony Smith meet Saturday on the UFC 301 important card at Farmasi Enviornment in Rio de Janeiro. Take a look at this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.

Final occasion: 3-3
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Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith UFC 301 preview

Vitor Petrino def. Tyson Pedro, UFC Battle Night time 238

Petrino has two bonuses in his first 4 UFC fights … 26-year-old Brazilian has eight of his 11 wins by stoppage, together with seven knockouts … got here to UFC by way of DWCS in 2022 with a win over Rodolfo Bellato, who now’s within the UFC, himself … Smith misplaced a light-weight heavyweight title shot to Jon Jones in 2019 … he’s been streaky since then at 5-5 … Smith is making an attempt to bounce again from a present 1-3 stretch, together with a knockout loss to Khalil Rountree this previous December.

Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith professional decide, prediction

Anthony Smith

Filling out the principle card is a light-weight heavyweight showdown between Anthony Smith and Vitor Petrino.

After accruing 4 straight wins within the octagon after a profitable stint on the Contender Sequence, Petrino may have his want granted relating to his callout of Smith. Though this looks like an apropos time to say watch out what you would like for, Petrino seems to have some respectable promise given his athletic ceiling and the division he competes in.

Petrino’s final outing left loads to be desired, however I’ve a tough time selecting Smith given his inconsistency as of late.

Smith is a well-rounded fighter who is way livelier than what the betting odds are indicating, I simply suspect that Petrino’s energy and leg kicks will dissuade the previous title challenger from the sport he must play.

As a fan of Smith, I hope that I’m flawed right here. However as an analyst, the decide is Petrino to provide a stoppage by Spherical 3.

Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith odds

Nov 4, 2023; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Vitor Petrino (pink gloves) prepares to combat Modestas Bukauskas (not pictured) throughout UFC Battle Night time at Ibirapuera Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities

Petrino is a big 6-1 favourite, in line with FanDuel. Petrino has been favored in all of his UFC fights, however by no means by this a lot. The one different instances Smith was this huge of an underdog was in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev and in his gentle heavyweight title shot in opposition to Jon Jones in 2019.

Vitor Petrino vs. Anthony Smith begin time, the best way to watch

Because the third combat on the principle card, Petrino and Smith are anticipated to make their stroll to the octagon round 11:15 p.m. ET. The combat airs on pay-per-view by way of ESPN+.

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