Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio 7/8/2023 Previews, Predictions and Picks
Fans of UFC 290 can look forward to an exciting start to the event during the early prelims, which will give them a taste of the action-packed night ahead. A light heavyweight fight between Vitor Petrino and Marcin Prachnio stands out among the highly anticipated contests as a desirable betting option.
On Saturday, July 8, 2023, at UFC 290, Marcin Prachnio and Vitor Petrino will square off. Petrino is at -278 in the opening odds, while Prachnio is at +215.
Vitor Petrino has an 8-0-0 record going into this match. The 25-year-old will be 205 pounds and 6’2″ tall. Arm span for the orthodox boxer is 77 inches. Marcin Prachnio is 205 lb and has a height of 6’3″. The orthodox fighter hopes to improve on his 16-6-0 career record. Stretching 74, the 34-year-old. Marcin Prachnio connects with a rate of 5.70 significant strikes per minute, compared to Vitor Petrino’s 3.43 significant strikes per minute. Prachnio completes 54% of the big blows he attempts, compared to Petrino’s 48%. Petrino permits 2.16 major strikes per minute, whereas Prachnio absorbs 3.26 in the fighter’s defense. Additionally, Prachnio blocks 55% of the big hits directed at him, compared to Petrino’s 47%.
Vitor Petrino is the superior grappler in the takedown department, scoring 4.45 takedowns every three rounds. Petrino succeeds in 77% of his takedown attempts, and in 66% of his opponents’ efforts, he fails. In 15% of his takedown attempts, Prachnio successfully forces his opponent to the ground, while in 62% of those attempts, he successfully resists. Petrino is the better fighter when trying for the knockout, attempting 0.6 knockouts every three rounds, compared to Prachnio’s 0.3.
In his most recent match, Vitor Petrino faced Anton Turkalj and ultimately prevailed unanimously in round 3. Turkalj ultimately connected with 69 of the 95 total blows he released throughout the battle. Petrino scored 60 of a possible 104 hits to win this fight. Turkalj managed to land 33 out of 56 significant blows, giving him a proportion of 58%. Of the 36 big head-directed blows he made, 19 were successful. Petrino connected with 39 of 82 critical blows on the other side of the Octagon or 47% of his total. He hit on 27 of 66 head-directed major strikes out of the total significant strikes thrown. 71% of the essential hits made by Petrino and 66% by Turkalj landed from a distance.
Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio 7/8/2023 Previews, Predictions and Picks
Petrino has eight professional fights under his belt and is presently unbeaten. In March of this year, he defeated Anton Turkalj unanimously. His boxing resume lists eight victories, including two decisions and six knockouts. His eight wins have included four first-round finishes.
“Icao” has a 49 percent hitting accuracy and a 78 percent takedown accuracy. He deals 2.16 big blows per minute while landing 3.43. This amount well separates the averages. His takedown defense is 67 percent, and his defense against significant strikes is 48 percent. Per 15 minutes of fighting, he also scores 4.45 takedowns and 0.64 submissions on average.
Marcin Prachnio faced William Knight in his last fight, which he ultimately prevailed over by unanimous decision in round three. Knight was successful on all of his significant long-range strikes, whereas Prachnio was successful on all of his many long-range strikes. Prachnio made 79 of his 144 essential blows, landing 54%. Nine of his 36 great headshots were successful. In the encounter, Knight connected on 8 of 33 crucial hits. He connected on 0 of 13 head blows, where he placed these critical strikes. Knight managed to land 8 of the 33 total blows he let fly in that battle, while Prachnio connected on 79 of the 144 strikes he tried.
Prachnio recently defeated William Knight unanimously in February of this year. After losing to Philipe Lins by a unanimous decision in April of last year, this helped him get back on track. His fighting history shows 16 victories, including 11 knockouts, one submission, and four decisions. Four of his six losses have been knockouts, while 11 16 triumphs have occurred in the first round.
He has a 54 percent strike accuracy but none for takedown accuracy. He deals out 5.70 big blows per minute while receiving 3.26. This ratio still indicates that he is aggressive and is still rather excellent. His takedown defense is 63 percent, while his defense against significant strikes is 55 percent. He needs to find out how many takedowns or submissions he typically gets each fifteen minutes of fighting.
Vitor Petrino vs Marcin Prachnio. This contest may come down to who strikes with the most aggression. Both fighters have excellent ratios, but Petrino provides a few takedowns every bout to get the action to the ground. This move will cause a stir and offer him the evidence he needs to make a choice.
Prediction: Take Vitor Petrino to Win at -275
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Saturday, July 08, 2023
Main Card: 10:00 PM ET
Prelims: 8:00 PM ET
Watch on: ESPN and ESPN+
