Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this matchup on the fight card, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith will take on Vitor Rebecki in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 301 card.

Smith brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Rebecki, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Smith has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.21 per minute. On the other hand, Rebecki boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.74 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Anthony Smith is coming in with a 37-19-0 record. Smith will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez in December.

Rebecki, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Anthony Smith on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev and holds a 11-0-0 record.

Anthony Smith has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 27-year-old Vitor Petrino is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Anthony Smith stats

→ Smith’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Smith lands 3.21 significant strikes per minute.
→ Smith’s takedown accuracy is 26%.
→ Smith’s takedown average is 0.49 per 15 minutes.
→ Smith’s takedown defense is 48%.

Smith comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.21 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rebecki fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 2.74 significant strikes per minute. Anthony Smith also has a 26% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.49 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rebecki’s 3.86 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Vitor Petrino stats

→ Rebecki’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Rebecki lands 2.74 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rebecki’s takedown accuracy is 68%.
→ Rebecki’s takedown average is 3.86 per 15 minutes.
→ Rebecki’s takedown defense is 71%.

Vitor spent, on average, 11:40 minutes in the Octagon, and Anthony has an average fight time of 9:57 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Anthony or Vitor? Sound off in the comments.

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