It’s the king of submissions versus the contender in the early prelims of UFC 292 at Boston, Massachusetts, when two American grapplers clash in the Octagon. Andre Petroski takes on the Middleweight’s king of submissions, Gerald Meerschaert. He will endeavor not only to keep his unbeaten status in the promotion but to notify the 185-pound class that he is now the best grappler in the division. UFC 292 takes place this weekend at TD Garden in Boston, with the early prelims available on ESPN+.
MMA: UFC Middleweight
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 20.08.2023. 02.00
Andre Petroski
Since his debut in the UFC in 2021, Andre Petroski has amassed a perfect record of 4-0. His stats include two submissions, one knockout, and one decision - a unanimous one over Wellington Turman last November at UFC 281. The American was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where he was a three-time state qualifier at Springfield High School, having started wrestling at four years old. He transitioned to MMA after College. Before earning a UFC Contract, Andre Petroski participated in The Ultimate Fighter season 29 Middleweight tournament, losing in the final. Petroski spots a tattoo of a hammer and sickle in homage to his great-grandfather, who emigrated from the Soviet Union.
Tale of the tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 6’ 0”
- Reach: 73”
- Record: 10-1
Gerald Meerschaert
At 35 years old, Gerald Meerschaert has paid his dues in MMA. On his way to becoming a professional musician, Gerald Meerschaert fell to the symphony that is Brazilian jiu-jitsu and veered off into mixed martial arts. Named “The Machine” because of his dedication to the gym, the American who turned pro in 2007 and debuted in the UFC in December 2016 is a maestro in the art of submission. Alternating between Middleweight and Light heavyweight, Gerald Meerschaert has recorded the highest finishes-per-win percentage in UFC history. Also, he holds the record for the most submission wins in UFC Middleweight division history at nine. 4-2 in his last six dating back to 2021, Meerscahert lost his last fight against Joe Pyfer at UFC 287.
Tale of the tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 6’ 1”
- Reach: 77”
- Record: 35-16
Betting odds
Petroski is the huge favorite to win this bout priced at 1.30 on Bet365; a bet for Meerschaert is available at 3.00 odds. 1XBET prices a yes for round three to start at 1.87 and a no at 1.79 odds. Under 1.5 is available at 1.79 odds on Marathonbet, with the over at 1.87.
