MMA Match Preview: Vitor Petrino (11-2) vs. Austen Lane (13-6)

The main card of UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira features a high-stakes heavyweight showdown between Brazil’s explosive prospect Vitor Petrino (11–2) and former NFL defensive end turned knockout artist Austen Lane (13–6, 1 NC). Both fighters are coming off losses and looking to reestablish momentum in a division where one punch can change everything.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Time	Main Card ~9:00 PM ET
Broadcast	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Weight Class	Heavyweight (265 lbs)
Rounds	3

Fighter Breakdown

🇧🇷 Vitor Petrino

Age: 27

Height/Reach: 6’2″ / 77.5″

Stance: Orthodox

Record: 11–2 (7 KO, 1 SUB)

Recent Form: KO losses to Dustin Jacoby and Anthony Smith

Strengths: Grappling, judo clinch work, explosive bursts, top control

UFC Stats: 3.24 takedowns/15 min, 57% takedown accuracy, 45% striking accuracy

Petrino enters this bout on a two-fight skid but remains a dangerous threat with a well-rounded skill set. His wrestling and clinch game are expected to be key against Lane’s size and reach.

🇺🇸 Austen Lane

Age: 37

Height/Reach: 6’6″ / 80″

Stance: Orthodox

Record: 13–6 (11 KO, 1 SUB)

Recent Form: KO losses in 3 of last 4 fights

Strengths: One-punch power, reach, athleticism

Weaknesses: Grappling defense, chin durability, cardio fade

Lane has struggled to find consistency in the UFC, but his raw power and physicality make him a live underdog. He’s dangerous early, especially if he can keep the fight standing.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Petrino	Lane
Height	6’2″	6’6″
Reach	77.5″	80″
Strikes Landed/Min	2.83	2.98
Striking Accuracy	45%	50%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	2.71	2.41
Takedown Accuracy	57%	28%
Takedown Defense	71%	50%
Sub Attempts/15 Min	0.6	0.0

Key Storylines

Heavyweight Debut: Petrino moves up from light heavyweight, bringing speed and grappling to offset Lane’s size advantage

Durability Concerns: Lane has been knocked out in 3 of his last 4 fights; Petrino was finished in his last two

Grappling Gap: Petrino’s takedown game could expose Lane’s 50% takedown defense and lack of submission threat

Cardio Watch: Lane averages just 5:02 fight time; Petrino averages 10:35, suggesting better endurance