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Meerschaert and Petroski met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 292 on Saturday, August 19. Meerschaert is 37-22 overall and 8-8 in the UFC. Petroski is 13-7 and 4-0. Meerschaert has 8 UFC wins, 8 of them inside the distance. Petroski has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Petroski gives up four inches of reach. Petroski won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Meerschaert | Petroski |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 77" | 73" |
| Age | 35 | 32 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Switch |
| UFC Record | 8-8 | 4-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 56% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 53% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.0 | 5.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% | 57% |
| Takedown Defense | 17% | 75% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Control / 15 | 2:56 | 8:42 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 75% |
| Finished Rate | 31% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 19% | 25% |
| Average Fight Time | 7:47 | 11:04 |