MMA Preview – Josh Fremd vs Andre Petroski at UFC on ESPN 59
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JOSH FREMD VS ANDRE PETROSKI FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 59? Sunday 14th July, 2024 - 01:00 (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 59? Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 59? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC on ESPN 59 on? TNT Sports 1
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 59? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
JOSH FREMD VS ANDRE PETROSKI LOWDOWN
Josh Fremd (11-5) was hanging onto to his UFC career after losing his first two fights. He lost a unanimous decision to Anthony Hernandez (2022) and got submitted by Tresean Gore (2022). However, he responded brilliantly by submitting Sedriques Dumas (2023) and outpointing Jamie Pickett (2023). He then ran into Roman Kopylov (2023) and was inevitably humbled on the feet eventually getting folded by a beautiful punch to the liver.
Conversely, Andre Petroski (10-3) enjoyed the easiest start to a UFC career you could ask for. He finished Micheal Gilmore (2021) and Yaozong Hu (2021) before facing actual UFC competition in Nick Maximov (2022). He submitted him in the first round and went on to outpoint Wellington Turman (2022) and Gerald Meerschaert (2023). However, he is now coming off two TKO losses getting humbled by Michel Pereira (2023) and headbutting Jacob Malkoun’s (2024) hip.
JOSH FREMD VS ANDRE PETROSKI PREDICTION
Fremd is the rangier fighter boasting a four-inch reach and three-inch height advantage. However, Petroski is more powerful and explosive. He is a strong wrestler with decent jiu-jitsu and it will be interesting to see them tangle as Fremd is also prefers to grapple.
They are evenly matched on the feet and if they decide to stand and trade it will come down to Petroski’s power and Fremd’s volume and cardio. However, we expect Petroski to fall back on his bread and butter which is his wrestling.
We expect the threat of his takedowns to make his hands more threatening and ultimately swaying the judges with his control time and damage. We understand why he is the underdog, but he possesses all the skills to cause the upset.
Prediction: Petroski via Decision
Value Bet: Petroski to win
