Andre Petroski vs. Jacob Malkoun – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 54: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Andre “Pastor” Petroski will take on Jacob “Mamba” Davis in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 54 card.

Petroski brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Davis, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Petroski has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.61 per minute. On the other hand, Davis boasts a 56% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.89 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Andre Petroski vs. Jacob Malkoun matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Andre Petroski is coming in with a 10-3-0 record. Petroski will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza in October.

Davis, meanwhile, is coming off a DQ loss against Andre Petroski on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot and holds a 7-3-0 record.

Andre Petroski has a switch fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 28-year-old Jacob Malkoun is an orthodox fighter with a 73″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Andre Petroski stats

→ Petroski’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Petroski lands 3.61 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petroski’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Petroski’s takedown average is 4.48 per 15 minutes.
→ Petroski’s takedown defense is 71%.

Petroski comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.61 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Davis fires at 56% accuracy, landing about 3.89 significant strikes per minute. Andre Petroski also has a 54% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.48 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Davis’s 7.2 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Jacob Malkoun stats

→ Davis’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Davis lands 3.89 significant strikes per minute.
→ Davis’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Davis’s takedown average is 7.2 per 15 minutes.
→ Davis’s takedown defense is 0%.

Jacob spent, on average, 10:46 minutes in the Octagon, and Andre has an average fight time of 10:03 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Andre or Jacob? Sound off in the comments.

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