By The Numbers: Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino

To shore up the allure of the upcoming UFC 301 spectacle, the pay-per-view showcase will feature a light heavyweight clash between former title challenger Anthony Smith and burgeoning contender Vitor Petrino. Smith hopes to end the 1-3 tailspin in which he finds himself, with knockout losses to Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree at the forefront. The veteran 205-pound mainstay owns an 8-6 divisional record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and aims to kick off his 2024 campaign with a bang. Meanwhile, Petrino, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum, has rattled off four victories within a span of 12 months. That was enough for the division’s stalwarts to take notice, and he has now been tasked with the challenge to take on the No. 10-ranked Smith. The Brazilian can expect to curry some favors from the matchmakers should he upend “Lionheart” this Saturday at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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