Andre Petroski vs Micheal Gillmore — Fight recap

Andre Petroski defeated Micheal Gillmore by KO/TKO in the third round at 3:12 on August 28, 2021, with referee Jason Herzog overseeing the bout. Petroski's wrestling proved decisive, landing 4 of 9 takedowns while controlling 7:38 of fight time, dictating the pace and preventing Gillmore from establishing rhythm.

Despite Gillmore matching Petroski's striking efficiency at 59% accuracy on 31 of 52 significant strikes compared to Petroski's 46 of 80, the grappling disparity was insurmountable—Gillmore landed zero takedowns and accumulated just three seconds of control. Petroski's clinch work and ground positioning set up the finish, with his 36 head strikes and 10 body strikes accumulating damage throughout three rounds.

The victory solidified Petroski's credentials in the lightweight division and positioned him for a step up in competition.