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All the MMA action will take place this Saturday, May 13th, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, where the UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida event will be held. One of the most exciting fights of the night will be Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker in the light heavyweight category.
The veteran American fighter is looking to redeem himself after a tough loss in his last fight in 2022, while the Brazilian fighter is hoping to continue his recent success and add another win to his record.
JefeBet, your favorite sports betting site, brings you all the latest information on this great fight between Anthony Smith and Johnny Walker at UFC Fight Night, as well as our predictions and the odds for you to place your best bet.
Betting Preview for UFC 288 on ESPN Featuring Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker on Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC.
- When: Saturday, May 13, 2023, 4:00 PM E.T.
- Odds: Anthony Smith (-107) vs Johnny Walker (-117).
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Anthony Smith
- Odds: -107
- Record: 36-17-0
- Age: 34
- Height: 1.93m
- Weight: 93.66Kg
- Reach: 193 cm
Anthony Smith’s last fight in 2022 was a tough moment in his experienced MMA career. The popular Lionheart suffered a technical knockout loss to Russia’s Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 277 in Dallas, Texas.
Before that, the veteran super-lightweight fighter (with over 15 years of experience) had won three fights without going to the final decision. However, he stumbled in his last fight and will undoubtedly be looking to redeem himself this weekend in Charlotte.
Smith is currently ranked 5th in the light heavyweight division and still dreams of capping off his long career by fighting for the division title. However, he will first have to overcome a tough obstacle at this event. However, he will first have to overcome a tough obstacle at this event.
Johnny Walker
- Odds: -117
- Record: 20-7-0
- Age: 30
- Height: 1.98 m
- Weight: 93.00Kg
- Reach: 208 cm
Born in Brazil and trained at SBG Ireland, the academy that also produced the legendary Conor McGregor, Johnny Walker is one of the fighters looking to make his mark not only against his opponent in this upcoming fight but also in the entire division.
The 31-year-old Brazilian fighter comes into this fight on a two-fight winning streak, with his latest victory coming on January 21st at UFC 283 in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he won via knockout against Scotland’s Paul Craig.
Now, knowing that he will be fighting in enemy territory, Walker wants to silence the Queen City crowd with his impressive stand-up style of fighting. It’s worth noting that out of his 20 victories, 16 have come via knockout.
JefeBet Prediction
This is expected to be a very evenly matched fight between both fighters. However, it’s worth highlighting Walker’s intensity, as he hasn’t gone to a decision with the judges in two years. On the other hand, Smith has a strong defensive arsenal that could counteract his opponent’s striking. At JefeBet, we believe that Johnny Walker will come out on top, but it won’t be an easy victory for him.
Prediction: Johnny Walker wins via split decision.
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