It’s time to release our UFC 292 predictions. Using industry-leading tools, data and best UFC 292 odds, let’s get on with it by providing our Andre Petroski-Gerald Meerschaert pick and prediction.
Moving to the men’s middleweight division, Andre Petroski takes on Gerald Meerschaert as a -238 favorite. Now 4-0 in the UFC, Petroski most recently defeated Wellington Turman via unanimous decision in November of last year. Conversely, Meerschaert has traded wins and losses of late. Last time out, he lost to Joe Pyfer via knockout in April of this year.
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UFC 292 Predictions: Andre Petroski-Gerald Meerschaert
Best UFC 292 Bets: Andre Petroski vs. Gerald Meerschaert Odds
Andre Petroski: Opened -250, Now -238 | Gerald Meerschaert: Opened +200, Now +195
Petroski is 10-2 in his professional and has a college wrestling background, but he has four wins by knockout and another four by submission. In his losses, he has been knocked out and submitted once apiece, only leaving one fight to the judges. Within the Octagon, Petroski lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.28. His wrestling background appears in his 5.43 takedowns per bout, which paces the slate, and he defends takedowns at 75%, but he has only faced four attempts in his career. This matchup presents a tough stylistic matchup for Petroski against ground specialist Meerschaert.
Meerschaert will make the UFC walk for the 19th time. He has an impressive 35-16 professional record with six knockouts and 27 submissions. In his losses, he has been knocked out four times and submitted eight. Of his 41 fights, only six have reached the judges scorecards. Within the UFC, he lands 3.11 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.47. Meerschaert primarily uses his striking to set up takedowns, where he averages 2.12 per bout. He only defends takedowns at 27%, but he welcomes ground attacks where he can work his submissions.
Meerschaert’s elite ground game should neutralize the wrestling of Petroski. Petroski also lacks high-end experience within the UFC, where Meerschaert has lived over the last 10 years. Seeing Meerschaert at a +195 price provides enough value to take a shot on the underdog.
