MMA Match Preview: Cameron Rowston (12-3) vs. Andre Petroski (13-4)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia

Start Time (Main Card): Approx. 7:00 PM AWST (local) / 7:00 AM ET (U.S.)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)

Injury / Availability Report

Cameron “Battle Giraffe” Rowston (12–3, Australia): No reported injuries. Making his UFC debut just over a month after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Andre Petroski (13–4, USA): Healthy and cleared. Looking to rebound after a decision loss to Edmen Shahbazyan that snapped a three-fight winning streak.

Fighter Matchups

Cameron Rowston (6’3”, 185 lbs, 78” reach, orthodox)

Style: Striker with improving grappling, aggressive pace.

Strengths: Long reach, striking accuracy (49%), opportunistic submissions.

Weaknesses: Takedown defense (28%) is a concern against strong wrestlers.

Andre Petroski (6’0”, 185 lbs, 73” reach, switch stance)

Style: Grappler/wrestler with heavy top control.

Strengths: Strong wrestling base, 51% takedown accuracy, 86% takedown defense.

Weaknesses: Striking volume is low (2.82 sig. strikes per min), cardio can fade late.

Recent Form

Rowston (Last 3):

W – Brandon Holmes (KO, R1, DWCS)

W – Regional circuit (TKO)

W – Regional circuit (Submission)

Petroski (Last 3):

L – Edmen Shahbazyan (UD)

W – Gerald Meerschaert (UD)

W – Wellington Turman (UD)

Fight History / Series

First-ever meeting between Rowston and Petroski.

Betting Trends

Rowston:

5 of last 6 wins by finish (mix of KO and submissions).

UFC debutant — debutants historically cover as underdogs ~45% of the time at middleweight.

Striking accuracy 49%, lands 3.23 sig. strikes per min.

Petroski:

8 of 13 wins by finish (6 submissions, 2 KOs).

4 of last 5 fights went to decision.

Absorbs 2.75 sig. strikes per min, defends 52%.

FIGHT ODDS

Cameron Rowston           + 145

Andre Petroski                  – 170

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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