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Bo Nickal Gives Brutal Response To Callout From UFC Vegas 102 Winner: ‘Fans Say I Can’t Fight Cans Anymore…’

Andre Petroski feels he’s ready for a step up in competition after his victory over Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102. Unfortunately for him, the man he chose to call out, Bo Nickal, doesn’t share the same sentiment regarding the idea of a fight between the two of them. “I’d love to get an easy […]

Andre Petroski feels he’s ready for a step up in competition after his victory over Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Vegas 102.

Unfortunately for him, the man he chose to call out, Bo Nickal, doesn’t share the same sentiment regarding the idea of a fight between the two of them.

“I’d love to get an easy check but the fans say I can’t fight cans anymore,” Nickal wrote on X after being called out at UFC Vegas 102.

Andre Petroski Calls Out Bo Nickal At UFC Vegas 102, Gets Rejected Quickly

The first round between Petroski and Vieira was slow. In fact, the two combined for only about 10 punches in the entire five-minute span. The American had more control of the pacing in the first round, but his Brazilian opponent picked up his pace and took back control in the second.

Petroski brought out more powerful shots in the third, nabbing him the win on all three judges’ scorecards.

The victor then used his post-fight promo time to call out rising star Nickal.

Nickal was quick to jump on social media and reject the fight proposal, referring to Petroski as a “can.”

Petroski has won three straight now, having also bested Josh Fremd and Dylan Budka over the past year.

Meanwhile, Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Vieira is now 3-3 in his last six after starting his pro career 7-0.

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight – UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight - UFC Vegas 102 HighlightsAndre Petroski scored a sizeable upset at UFC Vegas 102, earning a unanimous decision victory over the heavily favored…

Andre Petroski Upsets Rodolfo Vieira in Entertaining Firefight - UFC Vegas 102 Highlights

Andre Petroski scored a sizeable upset at UFC Vegas 102, earning a unanimous decision victory over the heavily favored Rodolfo Vieira.

Despite being a battle of two world-class grapplers, the opening round was contested primarily on the feet. However, that was not for a lack of trying, particularly on Vieira’s part who launched his first takedown attempt 90 seconds into the scrap, only to get met with a check left that momentarily put him on the mat.

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Vieira tried a couple more times to get Petroski down, but couldn’t complete any of his four takedown attempts in the first.

While Vieira continued to struggle with the takedowns in the second stanza, his hands proved more than capable of going toe-to-toe with Petroski. Throughout the round, Vieira pumped his jab and lit up his opponent with some well-timed combinations.

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With the fight potentially even, Petroski started to open up a bit more in the third. That resulted in him surrendering his first takedown of the fight, but Petroski quickly scrambled back to his feet and bloodied Vieira with a big one-two. Vieira shot in for a last-minute takedown but was unable to finish it before the final horn.

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Official Result: Andre Petroski def. Rodolfo Vieira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski – Odds and Match Preview

Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski - Odds and Match PreviewRodolfo Vieira and Andre Petroski are set to clash in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night on February…

Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski - Odds and Match Preview

Rodolfo Vieira and Andre Petroski are set to clash in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night on February 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This fight is part of the undercard for an event headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues.

Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski – Odds

Here’s a breakdown of the current odds, likely outcomes, and how the betting lines have evolved. Rodolfo Vieira is the favorite, with odds ranging from -245 to -278 (implied probability: 72-73%). Betting $100 on Vieira would return approximately $36-40 in profit. Andre Petroski is the underdog, with odds around +200 to +230 (implied probability: 30-33%). A $100 bet on Petroski would yield $200-230 in profit if he wins. For more on MMA and boxing online betting one can play the odds and check out different sportsbooks.

Rodolfo Vieira is heavily favored to win by submission who opened as a strong favorite, and his odds have remained relatively stable at around -250 to -278. Petroski’s best chances are seen in a decision. The over/under for rounds is set at 1.5 rounds, with “over” being favored at -195, suggesting that bookmakers expect the fight to last beyond the first round.

Rodolfo Vieira is a Brazilian fighter with an exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pedigree. A four-time BJJ world champion, Vieira transitioned to MMA in 2017 and joined the UFC in 2019. Known for his elite grappling skills, he boasts a professional MMA record of 10-2, with most of his wins coming by submission. Vieira’s recent victory over Armen Petrosyan showcased his ability to dominate on the ground.

The US-born Andre Petroski competes with a record of 12-3, and is also a strong grappler but has shown more balance in his skill set. He averages 3.91 takedowns per 15 minutes and has a takedown accuracy of 56%. Petroski’s striking defense is better than Vieira’s, and he absorbs fewer strikes per minute.

This fight holds significant implications for both fighters’ careers as they aim to climb the middleweight rankings. Vieira is looking to solidify his reputation as one of the most dangerous grapplers in MMA, while Petroski seeks to prove that his well-rounded skills can overcome a specialist like Vieira.

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Vieira had to adjust his training camp after his original opponent, Jacob Malkoun, withdrew due to injury. Despite this late change, Vieira remains confident in securing a submission victory. This matchup promises an exciting clash of grappling styles, with Vieira’s world-class BJJ facing off against Petroski’s balanced MMA approach. The fight’s outcome may hinge on whether it remains standing or goes to the ground early.

Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun – UFC Atlantic City Highlights

Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun - UFC Atlantic City HighlightsAndre Petroski may be in line for a $50,000 bonus, as long as knocking yourself out in a fight…

Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun - UFC Atlantic City Highlights

Andre Petroski may be in line for a $50,000 bonus, as long as knocking yourself out in a fight counts.

After coming up short against Michel Pereira in his last outing, Petroski returned to the Octagon at UFC Atlantic City intent on climbing back into the win column against Australian standout Jacob Malkoun. Through the first five minutes, Petroski appeared to be well on his way to a victory. Then something truly bizarre happened.

In the opening minute of round two, Petroski shot in for a single-leg takedown. Malkoun quickly freed his leg, but Petroski suddenly appeared to be completely out of it. He immediately hit the ground and covered up. Malkoun capitalized, uncorking a vicious body kick before finishing off his opponent with a couple of hammer fists.

Official Result: Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski via TKO (ground and pound) at 0:39 of Round 2.

Jacob Malkoun vs. Andre Petroski

Needless to say, there was a lot of confusion surrounding what had happened. After analyzing the replay, Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, who were on commentary duties for the event, suspected that Petroski’s head collided with Malkoun’s hip bone, delivering one of the craziest knockouts in recent memory.

Jacob Malkoun vs. Andre Petroski

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Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun – UFC Atlantic City Highlights

Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun - UFC Atlantic City HighlightsAndre Petroski may be in line for a $50,000 bonus, as long as knocking yourself out in a fight…

Andre Petroski appears to KO himself in bizarre finish against Jacob Malkoun - UFC Atlantic City Highlights

Andre Petroski may be in line for a $50,000 bonus, as long as knocking yourself out in a fight counts.

After coming up short against Michel Pereira in his last outing, Petroski returned to the Octagon at UFC Atlantic City intent on climbing back into the win column against Australian standout Jacob Malkoun. Through the first five minutes, Petroski appeared to be well on his way to a victory. Then something truly bizarre happened.

In the opening minute of round two, Petroski shot in for a single-leg takedown. Malkoun quickly freed his leg, but Petroski suddenly appeared to be completely out of it. He immediately hit the ground and covered up. Malkoun capitalized, uncorking a vicious body kick before finishing off his opponent with a couple of hammer fists.

Official Result: Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski via TKO (ground and pound) at 0:39 of Round 2.

Jacob Malkoun vs. Andre Petroski

Needless to say, there was a lot of confusion surrounding what had happened. After analyzing the replay, Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, who were on commentary duties for the event, suspected that Petroski’s head collided with Malkoun’s hip bone, delivering one of the craziest knockouts in recent memory.

Jacob Malkoun vs. Andre Petroski

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UFC 281 Octagon Interviews: Weili Zhang Belongs To The World

UFC 281 was one of the most anticipated fight cards of the year, and somehow the event still managed to surpass its own lofty expectations. Following the upset wins, huge knockouts, and wild fights, a few of the fighters chose to share some interesting…

UFC 281 was one of the most anticipated fight cards of the year, and somehow the event still managed to surpass its own lofty expectations. Following the upset wins, huge knockouts, and wild fights, a few of the fighters chose to share some interesting thoughts during their post-fight interviews. Kowalkiewicz Considered Retirement The win was…

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