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Gabriel Lorenço vs Thomas Petersen

UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker · Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM EST

Prelims · HeavyweightHeavyweight: 206 to 265 lb (93 to 120 kg). Fighters weigh in the day before the fight and must make the limit. In non-title fights they get 1 lb of leeway; miss it and they usually forfeit part of their purse.

ResultThomas Petersen won · KO/TKO · R3 · 4:47

Gabriel Lorenço

“The Black Mamba”

Brazil

8-2-0

+138

40% by the odds · Underdog

Opened +140

Thomas Petersen

“The Train”

United States

12-5-0

-165

60% by the odds · Favorite

Opened -169

Tale of the Tape

27
Age
31
6'2"
Height
6'1"
76"
ReachArm span, fingertip to fingertip.
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Chute Boxe
Gym
Spartan MMA
88% (better)
Finish rateShare of pro wins that came by knockout or submission instead of the judges.
75%
–
Last 5 opp. recordThe current pro records of their last 5 opponents, added together. Tougher opponents mean a bigger win total.
56-16
1701 (better)
Power IndexUFCalendar's strength rating, built from every pro fight: beating strong opponents raises it, losing lowers it. The best in the UFC are around 2000.
1682
–
Last 5 opp. Power IndexAverage Power Index of their last 5 opponents. Higher means tougher competition.
1734
4.34 (better)
Strikes landed/minSignificant strikes landed per minute of fight time.
3.16
3.86
Strikes absorbed/minSignificant strikes taken per minute of fight time. Lower is better.
2.72 (better)
55%
Striking accuracyShare of significant strikes thrown that land.
61% (better)
32%
Striking defenseShare of opponents' significant strikes that miss.
53% (better)
0.00
Takedowns/15 minTakedowns landed per 15 minutes of fight time.
2.81
33%
Takedown defenseShare of opponents' takedown attempts they stop.
88% (better)
0.00
Sub attempts/15 minSubmission attempts per 15 minutes of fight time.
0.50

Scouting Reports

How each fighter wins, how they're trending, and their style.

Gabriel Lorenço

  1. L
  2. W
  3. W
  4. W
  5. W

Won 4 of last 5

Last 5, newest first.

How They Win
Lorenço is a finisher. His wins come by 6 KO/TKO, 1 submission and 1 decision, an 88% finish rate. When he wins, it's usually lights out, with the judges rarely getting involved.
Recent Form
Most recent, he lost to Thomas Petersen (11-5-0) by KO/TKO in round 3. Before that he beat Charlie Cleveland (6-2-0) by round 1 KO, then Bruno de Jesus by KO/TKO.
Style
Orthodox with a 76" reach, Lorenço lands 4.34 significant strikes a minute at 55% accuracy but absorbs 3.86 and defends only 32%. He has attempted no takedowns or submissions in the UFC, and his takedown defense is 33%.

Written by AI from stored stats. Not a prediction.

Thomas Petersen

  1. W
  2. L
  3. W
  4. L
  5. W

Back in the win column

Last 5, newest first.

How They Win
Petersen is a finisher, with 8 KO/TKO wins, 1 submission and 3 decisions, a 75% finish rate. When he wins, it's usually by putting people to sleep on the feet.
Recent Form
Gabriel Lorenço (8-1-0), win, KO/TKO in round 3. Valter Walker (16-1-0), loss, submission in round 1. Guilherme Pat (6-2-0), win, majority decision after three rounds.
Style
Southpaw who lands 3.16 significant strikes a minute at 61% accuracy and absorbs 2.72, with 53% striking defense. He attempts 2.81 takedowns per 15 minutes and stops 88% of opponents' takedowns.

Written by AI from stored stats. Not a prediction.

Line Movement

Chance the consensus line (average of 17 sportsbooks) implies, as of Nov 8, 12:50 AM EST.

0%50%100%Oct 30Nov 8
Gabriel Lorenço+140 → +138 · 40% → 40%Thomas Petersen-169 → -165 · 60% → 60%

They've Met Before

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