Andre Petroski

Andre Petroski (born June 12, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background Having wrestled since he was four years old, Petroski was a three-time state qualifier at Springfield High School. He then attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for two years, transferred to Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and finalized his college career in Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, majoring in communications.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Petroski started training mixed martial arts in late 2015, took his first amateur bout in the following January and eventually turned pro in 2018. Making his professional debut at Art Of War Cage Fighting 8, Petroski faced Mark Krumine and went on win the bout via TKO in the first round. After winning his next two bout via first round submission, at Art Of War Cage Fighting 15, he faced Shedrick Goodridge for the AOW Middleweight Championship, winning via TKO in the second round. Petroski defended his title once against Andre Hall at AOW 16, before headlining LFA 93 against Aaron Jeffrey. He lost the first bout of his professional career, getting finished late in the second round.

Racking up a 5–1 record with a regional championship, Petroski was announced to be participating The Ultimate Fighter season 29 middleweight tournament.

The Ultimate Fighter Petroski faced Aaron Phillips in the quarterfinal round, advancing to semifinals via first-round submission. In the semifinals Petroski was submitted in the second round by Bryan Battle and was eliminated from the tournament.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Petroski was signed to the UFC and made his debut against fellow TUF alum Micheal Gillmore at UFC on ESPN 30 on August 28, 2021. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout.

Replacing Alen Amedovski on short notice, Petroski faced Hu Yaozong at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021. He won the bout at the end of the third round via arm-triangle choke.

Petroski faced Nick Maximov at UFC on ESPN 36 on May 14, 2022. Petroski won the bout after choking out Maximov in the first round via an anaconda choke submission.

Petroski faced Wellington Turman on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Petroski faced Gerald Meerschaert on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292. He won the bout via split decision.

Petroski faced Michel Pereira on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230, replacing Marc-André Barriault, who withdrew due to medical issues. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

Petroski faced Jacob Malkoun on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Petroski faced Josh Fremd on July 13, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 59. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petroski faced Dylan Budka on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242. At the weigh-ins, Budka weighed in at 188.5 pounds, two and a half pounds over the middleweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Budka was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Petroski. Petroski won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petroski faced Rodolfo Vieira, replacing an injured Jacob Malkoun, on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Petroski faced Edmen Shahbazyan on June 14, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 69. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Petroski faced Cameron Rowston on September 28, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 260. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Petroski faced Cody Brundage on May 16, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 276. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.

Petroski is scheduled to face Azamat Bekoev on October 31, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 292.

Professional grappling career Petroski was booked to compete against 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt Rene Sousa in a superfight at Fury Pro Grappling 7 on May 27, 2023. He lost the match by submission, a straight ankle-lock.

Petroski competed against Alex Myers at Fury Pro Grappling 10 on May 24, 2024. He won the match by golden score in overtime.

Petroski competed against Pat Downey in the co-main event of Fury Pro Grappling 12 on December 28, 2024. He lost the match by golden score in overtime.

Personal life Petroski has a daughter. Andre previously battled with heroin and opiate addiction and he’s been open about his struggles.

Championships and accomplishments Art of War Cage Fighting AOW Middleweight Championship (one time; former) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Cody Brundage TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Cameron Rowston TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Perth, Australia Loss

Edmen Shahbazyan Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Rodolfo Vieira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dylan Budka Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Josh Fremd Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez

Denver, Colorado, United States Loss

Jacob Malkoun TKO (soccer kick to the body) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Michel Pereira TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gerald Meerschaert Decision (split) UFC 292

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Wellington Turman Decision (unanimous) UFC 281

New York City, New York, United States Win

Nick Maximov Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC on ESPN: Błachowicz vs. Rakić

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Hu Yaozong Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 267

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Micheal Gillmore TKO (punches and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Aaron Jeffery TKO (knees and punches) LFA 93

Park City, Kansas, United States Win

Andre Hall TKO (punches) Art of War Cage Fighting 16

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Shedrick Goodridge TKO (punches) Art of War Cage Fighting 15

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jesse James Submission (kimura) Art of War Cage Fighting 13

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Ryan Parker Submission (armbar) Art of War Cage Fighting 12

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Mark Krumrine TKO (punches) Art of War Cage Fighting 8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Bryan Battle Submission (guillotine choke) The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega (airdate)

Win

Aaron Phillips Submission (guillotine choke) (airdate)