Josh Fremd vs. Andre Petroski – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 59: Namajunas vs. Cortez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Josh Fremd will take on Andre Petroski in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 59 card.

Fremd brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Petroski, an switch fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Fremd has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.93 per minute. On the other hand, Petroski boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.5 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 30-year-old, Josh Fremd is coming in with a 11-5-0 record. Fremd will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Roman Kopylov at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Petroski, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Josh Fremd on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot and holds a 10-4-0 record.

Josh Fremd has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 33-year-old Andre Petroski is an switch 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.

Josh Fremd stats

→ Fremd’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Fremd lands 2.93 significant strikes per minute.
→ Fremd’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Fremd’s takedown average is 0.84 per 15 minutes.
→ Fremd’s takedown defense is 31%.

Fremd comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.93 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Petroski fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.5 significant strikes per minute. Josh Fremd also has a 25% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.84 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Petroski’s 4.32 takedowns and 80% takedown accuracy.

Andre Petroski stats

→ Petroski’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Petroski lands 3.5 significant strikes per minute.
→ Petroski’s takedown accuracy is 54%.
→ Petroski’s takedown average is 4.32 per 15 minutes.
→ Petroski’s takedown defense is 80%.

Andre spent, on average, 9:26 minutes in the Octagon, and Josh has an average fight time of 10:43 minutes.

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

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