SUMMARY
- UFC Vegas 87 will take place this Saturday.
- In the co-main event, Tyson Pedro will take on Vitor Petrino in a light heavyweight bout.
UFC is back this weekend with another exciting fight card where heavyweight fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik will fight Shamil Gaziev. However, the co-main event promises to be just as exciting. Undefeated light heavyweight fighter Vitor Petrino will make the walk to the Octagon for his fourth main roster bout at UFC Vegas 87.
Petrino made his first appearance inside the Octagon at Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022. He defeated Rodolfo Bellato via a second-round KO and earned a UFC contract. Since then, he has had three successive wins on the main roster. His last win was against Modestas Bukauskas in November 2023. The Brazilian fighter will look to keep his win streak going this weekend as well.
However, it will be an easy task against someone like Tyson Pedro. The Australian fighter is coming off a win against Anton Turkalj at UFC 293 in September 2023. In his last four fights, Pedro has won three of them, and all of them have come via stoppages. In his MMA career, the 32-year-old has 5 KOs and 5 submission wins. Petrino, on the other hand, has 7 KO/TKOs and 1 submission. So fans can expect a great fight to unfold based on the stats. How will it play out? Let’s find out.
UFC Vegas 87: Vitor Petrino vs. Tyson Pedro stats
| Stats | Vitor Petrino | Tyson Pedro |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 10 | 10 |
| Losses | 0 | 4 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in | 6 ft 2 in |
| Division | Light Heavyweight | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 77.1 in | 79.1 in |
| Age | 26 | 32 |
Petrino vs. Pedro: Fight breakdown and prediction
Tyson Pedro is one of the most exciting fighters, and his 100% finishing rate just proves it. As per UFC stats, Pedro lands 3.11 strikes per minute and absorbs 2.53 in the same period. While he has a striking defense rate of 54%, Pedro also has a 61% striking accuracy. In terms of takedowns, Pedro lands 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes and averages 0.9 submissions per fight.
Vitor Petrino, on the other hand, averages 4.15 takedowns per fight and attempts 1 submission on an average. In terms of striking, the 26-year-old fighter lands 3.07 strikes per minute and absorbs 2.65 strikes at the same time. Petrino’s striking stats are awfully similar to that of Pedro’s. However, what separates them is the grappling stats between the two. Although Petrino has more takedowns, Pedro has more submissions. So it will be a fascinating bout to witness.
In terms of physical attributes, Pedro is taller and has a reach advantage. The 32-year-old also has more experience in the UFC as well. But, what goes in Petrino’s favor is his relatively young career. Vitor has yet to suffer a brutal loss in his career, and he has been delivering consistent performances throughout his career. He hasn’t taken much damage, which will help him withstand Pedro’s brutal strikes and then hit back at the opportune moment.
