Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
Heavyweight · Prelims · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira
Who wins, by source
Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.
Tale of the tape
Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.
How it ends
Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.
The analysis
Petrino possesses significant technical advantages in this matchup despite moving up to heavyweight. His striking differential (+0.24) contrasts sharply with Lane's minimal differential (+0.03), and Petrino's grappling credentials (66% TD accuracy, 71% TD defense) give him multiple paths to victory. Lane's vulnerability to strikes (60% defense rating) and poor takedown defense (0% in UFC competition) create exploitable openings. Petrino's recent form shows development despite a submission loss, while Lane has been inconsistent with alternating wins and losses. The physical dimensions slightly favor Lane (6'6" vs 6'2", 80" reach vs 77"), but Petrino's technical superiority and higher finishing rate should overcome these disadvantages.
Vitor Petrino has superior grappling stats, with higher takedown accuracy, defense and average takedowns per fight. In addition, Petrino's striking defense is slightly better than Lane's. Given these stats, it's likely that Petrino will be able to control the fight and win by decision.