In the main card of UFC 301, Anthony Smith scored a guillotine submission over the undefeated Vitor Petrino.
When ‘Lionheart’ fights, it rarely comes to a decision. Out of his 57 professional fights, Anthony Smith has only known the judges’ verdict 7 times… This Saturday in Rio during UFC 301, the American did not deviate from this habit. Opposed to the undefeated Vitor Petrino in light heavyweight, Smith was expeditious.
In the first round, the number 10 in the under 93 kg division initially struggled. Put under pressure by Petrino against the cage, he received a big takedown from the Brazilian. On his back, ‘Lionheart’ had the good reflex to catch his opponent in the guillotine, and lock the choke. In two minutes of fighting, he managed to make Vitor Petrino quit.
GOT IT DONE IN 2 MINUTES 🤯
Anthony Smith gets the 1st round sub at #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/3TJNem5oRt
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
Thus, Anthony Smith won by submission in the 1st round (2:00). He inflicted a first career defeat on Vitor Petrino (11-1), who was 4-0 in the UFC.
With this victory, the American maintains his 10th place in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. He also scored a 38th victory in his professional career, and a 16th submission. Aged 35, Anthony Smith (38-19) still has energy to spare, even if most of his career seems to be behind him… In the past, he challenged champion Jon Jones in a fight for the title, but bowed to the decision. In the UFC, Smith has faced all the greatest: Glover Teixeira, Mauricio Rua, and Alexander Gustafsson are on this list.
