MMA Preview – Andre Petroski vs Yaozong Hu at UFC 267
ANDRE PETROSKI VS YAOZONG HU FACTS
When is UFC 267? Saturday 30th October, 2021 - 17:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 267? Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 267? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 267
What channel is UFC 267 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 267? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
ANDRE PETROSKI VS YAOZONG HU LOWDOWN
Andre Petroski (6-1) is getting his UFC career up and running after a somewhat disappointing showing on The Ultimate Fighter. He was the favourite going into the tournament and quickly submitted Aaron Phillips in the first round but then gassed out against the eventual winner Byran Battle getting submitted himself in the semis. He was gifted another chance at UFC Vegas 35 where he was handed Micheal Gilmore and it was a complete mismatch sealing the deal with a TKO in the third round.
Yaozong Hu (3-2) is coming off two losses and last fought in November 2018 serving a 10-month ban for a failed drugs test in the meantime. He started his professional career with a submission and knockout for the Daecheng Wuyi promotion in China and then earnt his second knockout over Abror Yakhyaev for Glory of Heroes. On his UFC debut in 2017, he got submitted by Cyril Asker up at heavyweight and then got outpointed by Rashad Coulter at light heavyweight to cap his unflattering record.
ANDRE PETROSKI VS YAOZONG HU PREDICTION
Hu is desperate to fight after having two bouts with Alen Amedovski fall through this year and we have no idea what he has done to deserve a spot on this pay per view card, but it will be interesting to see him down at middleweight.
On paper, this looks like another mismatch in favour of Petroski. Hu is a heavy hitter, and we expect him to be aggressive despite the layoff. Petroski is an explosive wrestler, and he will hunt the takedown, hoping to get the fight to the ground and pile on the ground-and-pound.
Hu’s only chance here is finding the chin early or make it into the third round where Petroski is likely to fade with his suspect cardio and find a late knockout. In all likelihood, Petroski is going to take Hu down at will to earn a decision at least.
Prediction: Petroski via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
