Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker Prediction, Tips & Odds – May 13, 2023
Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker Prediction 13.05.2023. A new UFC event is upon us, headlined by a heavyweight fight between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida, while the co-main event is headlined by a light heavyweight match between Smith and Walker.
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Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker Odds
Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker 1×2: 1.96/1.87
Rounds Handicap (+1.5 / -1.5): 2.16/ 1.65
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Anthony Smith News
After losing to Glover and Rakic, Smith got up and went on a three-fight winning streak, winning all three fights by stoppage, and by submission! On several occasions in his career, he justified his nickname “Lion Heart”. Namely, in the title match against Jones, he received an illegal blow, after which he continued the match, and if he had only said that he was “not fit” to continue the fight, he would have become the champion. But he didn’t do it, and he lost but gained sympathy.
In the match against Glover, he received such beatings that the Brazilian begged him to give up, to stop beating him. This is a fighter who has fought 53 professional matches in his career, and who has a lot of experience behind him. A fighter who is a master in BJJ, and who mostly solves his opponents by “choking”. In addition to the grappling part, he has quite solid boxing, but also heavy punches. Has K.O. power, which Walker should pay special attention to. Rakic overpowered him very easily and showed that Smith’s defensive wrestling, even when he is on his back, is not so good, but when he is in the top position, he is very awkward, and he solves his opponents very quickly.
Against Ankalaev, he was injured during the fight, which the dangerous Russian took advantage of and finished him in the second round.
Johnny Walker News
At the very beginning of his UFC career, Walker was one of the fastest-rising fighters. The hype around him was too much, and he just couldn’t handle it. Walker cleaned up Khalil Rountre, Ledet, and Cirkunov with brutal knockouts, and then he was defeated four times in five matches, which forced him to change camps and halls, and now he is in Ireland, where he trains at the SBG gym. This change made a certain reaction and he defeated Cutelaba and Craig.
Walker seems a lot more mentally stable lately. His fighting style is unpredictable, and he has a very soft chin, which can be a big problem for him. But Walker is physically much bigger and stronger than Smith. It is very difficult to finish it in the parterre.
We think Walker is on the upswing again, while Smith is on the downswing, and we believe Walker will beat him with a stoppage and use his strength and reach.
Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker H2H
Smith: 34 years, 36W-17L, height 193cm, reach 193cm.
Walker: 31 years, 16W-7L, height 196cm, reach 208cm.
Anthony Smith vs Johnny Walker Prediction
If Smith manages to knock Walker down and control him on the ground, we expect Smith to win it on points, however, knowing Walker, he will control the fight in the stand and find a way to Smith’s chin and knock him out.
Main Card: Saturday, 13.05.2023. 05:30 PM EST Local Time / Saturday, 13.05.2023. 23:30 CET
Prediction: Johnny Walker WIN
Odds: 1.87
Sportsbook: 22bet
