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