Up next, former title challenger Anthony Smith returns against Vitor Petrino.

How do you see this fight going? 👇#UFC301 | Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/nScGNIKh38

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

R1 – Smith vs. Vitor – Vitor popping the jab out, Smith with the high guard.

Both men using their jabs, but Vitor now getting at it with body kicks, Smith with the leg kick then right hand.

Vitor pressuring Smith to the fence. #UFC301

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) May 5, 2024

Anthony Smith submits Vitor Petrino in Round 1! The statement he was looking for. #UFC301

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) May 5, 2024

Your winning the standup so you shoot for a takedown

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 5, 2024

Got some gilly geese out here tonight!!!

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 5, 2024

Dustin poirier is somewhere smiling right now

— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) May 5, 2024

GOT IT DONE IN 2 MINUTES 🤯

Anthony Smith gets the 1st round sub at #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/3TJNem5oRt

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

#UFC301 results: Anthony Smith def. Vitor Petrino via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:00

Full coverage: https://t.co/24Gafg4hMW pic.twitter.com/fRIBuo1jq4

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 5, 2024

That’s my dawg right there! Way to show out for the 35 and older club. #UFC301

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) May 5, 2024

Let’s Go Anthony smith ! Congratulations !

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 5, 2024

Nothing but respect between these two! #UFC301 pic.twitter.com/kaYMq64MER

— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024

Called it!! 😂💯 Lion Heart by sub pic.twitter.com/TO6jAkqDsr

— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) May 5, 2024