UFC 301 will see Vitor Petrino and Anthony Smith, the best Light Heavyweight fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), will fight this Saturday, May 4, 2024, at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s Farmasi Arena.
Anthony Smith, presently rated as the No. 10 prospect in the weight class, was formerly a contender in the UFC as a light heavyweight challenger. However, in his last five games, Smith has only won twice. In December 2023, Anthony Smith lost his previous bout to Khalil Roundtree Jr. via third-round TKO.
Currently rated as the No. 10 prospect in the division, Vitor Petrino is an undefeated light heavyweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In addition, Petrino defeated Tyson Pedro via unanimous decision in his fight on March 3, 2024.
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Why Is UFC 301 Important
Therefore, UFC 301 is very important to both fighters’ careers in the promotion. Anthony Smith can retain his standing in the rankings table by winning against an opponent who has never lost in his weight class.
Petrino’s opportunity is to defeat an experienced fighter like Smith and rise to the top of the weight class. Furthermore, a victory over Anthony Smith will strengthen his chances of winning the crown in the upcoming years.
Predicting Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
With a perfect record of 11-0 in his professional career and a perfect 4-0 in the UFC, unranked Brazilian fighter Petrino is expected to enter this battle much favoured by the crowd and with a strong showing of finishing opponents.
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The fact that Petrino competes in his native nation and is nine years younger is an advantage. Even yet, he will forfeit two inches of height in this battle against Anthony Smith, a seasoned UFC fighter rated tenth, in addition to a ton of experience and fighting skill.
Anthony Smith comes into this UFC 301 match with a three-fight losing streak. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Smith is a versatile striker who applies pressure to opponents with all four limbs. Wherever this battle goes, he can grapple, wrestle, and contend, and he feels degraded when he gets to Rio.
It’s predicted that Victor Petrino would be victorious over Anthony Smith with (-570) betting odds.
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