Andre Petroski suffered a bizarre defeat on Saturday night in Atlantic City when he lost to Jacob Malkoun via second-round TKO. The fight took an unexpected turn when Petroski’s head collided with Malkoun’s hip as he was attempting a takedown. This collision seemed to have concussive effects, causing Petroski to fall to the mat and cover his head. Malkoun took advantage of the situation by landing a kick to Petroski’s side and throwing hammerfists while Petroski was unable to defend himself. The referee quickly stopped the fight, declaring Petroski unable to continue.
Despite the strange circumstances of his defeat, Petroski had won the first round on all three judges’ scorecards. The 32-year-old Renzo Gracie Philly product, known for his collegiate wrestling background, has been facing difficulties in the UFC lately. After starting his career with the promotion with five consecutive wins, Petroski has now suffered two consecutive losses via TKO. His previous defeat came in October 2023 when he lost to Michel Pereira in the first round.
On the other hand, Jacob Malkoun, a rugged Australian fighter, improved his professional record to 8-3 with the win over Petroski. Having a 4-3 record in the UFC, Malkoun’s last two fights have ended in unique ways. In September 2023, he took a loss against Cody Bundrage after an illegal elbow landed on the back of his head in the first round. Despite receiving this victory by TKO, Malkoun may have an opportunity to have a rematch with Petroski due to the unusual circumstances of the fight and the fact that Petroski had won the first round.
The incident was captured and posted online, allowing fans to witness the bizarre sequence of events that led to Petroski’s defeat. Petroski was seen covering his head while Malkoun delivered strikes and the referee eventually stopped the fight. This loss would surely sting for Petroski considering the unusual manner in which it happened, especially since he was ahead on the judges’ scorecards in the first round. Despite these setbacks, Petroski’s talent and skills as a wrestler are evident, and he will likely look to bounce back from this defeat in his future fights.
The fight between Petroski and Malkoun showcased the unpredictable nature of mixed martial arts, where anything can happen inside the octagon. Petroski’s collision with Malkoun’s hip resulted in an unexpected turn of events that ultimately led to his defeat. As both fighters move forward in their careers, there may be a chance for a rematch to settle the outcome of their fight. Fans will be eager to see how Petroski and Malkoun perform in their future bouts as they strive to achieve success in the competitive world of UFC.
