Andre Petroski vs. Dylan Budka: UFC Vegas 97 Preview & Prediction4 months ago
Petroski’s Power and Experience vs. Budka’s Grappling Resilience: A Clash of Styles

Fight Record and Age

- Andre Petroski (Age: 33) - Record: 11-3-0
- Dylan Budka (Age: 24) - Record: 7-3-0

Recent Fights

Andre Petroski has a mixed recent record with wins over Gerald Meerschaert and Wellington Turman, and losses to Jacob Malkoun and Michel Pereira. His recent wins show his ability to go the distance and win by decision, while his losses highlight vulnerabilities to powerful strikes.

Dylan Budka has had a mixed record as well, with his recent fights including a loss to Cesar Almeida via TKO, a win on Dana White’s Contender Series, and other wins by decision and submission. Budka’s losses also reflect some weaknesses against strong opponents.

Fight Analysis

Andre Petroski is a well-rounded fighter with a strong background in wrestling and grappling, which complements his striking game. He has a tendency to win by either knockout or submission, with a solid ground game that can dominate opponents. Petroski’s experience and striking power make him a dangerous opponent, but his recent losses show that he can be vulnerable to aggressive striking.

Dylan Budka is primarily a decision fighter with a solid grappling background, as indicated by his multiple wins via submission. Budka’s striking is less prominent, but he has the ability to control fights through his grappling and maintain a high pace. His recent losses highlight a susceptibility to powerful opponents, which could be a disadvantage against Petroski’s well-rounded game.

Prediction

- Who Will Win: Andre Petroski
- How Will They Win: TKO
- Which Round: Round 2

Petroski’s striking power and grappling skills give him an edge over Budka, who may struggle with Petroski's power and aggression. Petroski’s ability to mix up his attack and his experience at the UFC level make him the likely winner. If Petroski can close the distance and use his striking effectively, he is expected to secure a TKO victory in the second round.