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Crushing defeat in Vegas
Shahbazyan lost to Gerald Meerschaert via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:12 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
What a disaster. Shahbazyan has had his fair share of struggles during the course of his UFC run, but this is the most disappointing result to date. Edmen appeared to have this fight won in Round 2. Meerschaert was on the mat in a compromising position and Shahbazyan was unloading with countless unanswered blows. Yet, Gerald managed to survive, and as we have seen in the past, Edmen's cardio betrayed him. He gave up a takedown shortly thereafter and Meerschaert quickly worked for the arm-triangle that closed the show. Shahbazyan's power is legitimate, but the rest of his game is questionable, at best. With a 2-5 record in his past seven bouts dating back to August 2020, things just simply haven't worked out in the UFC for the former top prospect.
What a disaster. Shahbazyan has had his fair share of struggles during the course of his UFC run, but this is the most disappointing result to date. Edmen appeared to have this fight won in Round 2. Meerschaert was on the mat in a compromising position and Shahbazyan was unloading with countless unanswered blows. Yet, Gerald managed to survive, and as we have seen in the past, Edmen's cardio betrayed him. He gave up a takedown shortly thereafter and Meerschaert quickly worked for the arm-triangle that closed the show. Shahbazyan's power is legitimate, but the rest of his game is questionable, at best. With a 2-5 record in his past seven bouts dating back to August 2020, things just simply haven't worked out in the UFC for the former top prospect.
Set for Vegas
Shahbazyan will fight Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight match at UFC Vegas 96 on August 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan will look for his second win of the year after defeating AJ Dobson back in March. The American middleweight sports a 6-4 UFC record, though he's 2-3 in his last five fights which means a loss to Meerschaert could raise concerns towards his booking attractiveness in the future.
Shahbazyan will look for his second win of the year after defeating AJ Dobson back in March. The American middleweight sports a 6-4 UFC record, though he's 2-3 in his last five fights which means a loss to Meerschaert could raise concerns towards his booking attractiveness in the future.
Finds stoppage after brutal start
Shahbazyan defeated AJ Dobson via TKO (strikes) at 4:33 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Long on talent and short on consistent performance, Shahbazyan put forth another so-so effort here despite earning the win. Edmen's power is legitimate, and he's explosive in short spurts, but his striking defense is exceedingly poor. He was battered by Dobson in the early portion of this fight and frankly was fortunate to land a takedown that allowed him to get his wits about him. Edmen has physical skills and won't turn 27 years of age until late-November, so there's no reason to write him off just yet, but his 2-4 record in his past six bouts suggests there won't be a breakout forthcoming any time soon.
Long on talent and short on consistent performance, Shahbazyan put forth another so-so effort here despite earning the win. Edmen's power is legitimate, and he's explosive in short spurts, but his striking defense is exceedingly poor. He was battered by Dobson in the early portion of this fight and frankly was fortunate to land a takedown that allowed him to get his wits about him. Edmen has physical skills and won't turn 27 years of age until late-November, so there's no reason to write him off just yet, but his 2-4 record in his past six bouts suggests there won't be a breakout forthcoming any time soon.
Gets new opponent
Shahbazyan will now face AJ Dobson in a middleweight matchup at UFC Vegas 89 on March 23, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan was originally scheduled to face Dusko Todorovic at the event, but the latter withdrew for unspecified reasons. Meanwhile, Dobson lost his UFC 298 opponent and was in the market for a fight. Shahbazyan was apparently happy to accept and stay active, and will do so against an opponent in Dobson who is coming off his first UFC victory last August. Shahbazyan was once considered one of the brightest prospects in the sport, but reality set it when the competition level rose, as he's now 1-4 in his last five trips to the Octagon. Dobson represents a more reasonable opponent that could help him get back on track.
Shahbazyan was originally scheduled to face Dusko Todorovic at the event, but the latter withdrew for unspecified reasons. Meanwhile, Dobson lost his UFC 298 opponent and was in the market for a fight. Shahbazyan was apparently happy to accept and stay active, and will do so against an opponent in Dobson who is coming off his first UFC victory last August. Shahbazyan was once considered one of the brightest prospects in the sport, but reality set it when the competition level rose, as he's now 1-4 in his last five trips to the Octagon. Dobson represents a more reasonable opponent that could help him get back on track.
Booked for UFC Vegas 89
Shahbazyan will fight Dusko Todorovic at UFC Vegas 89 on March 23, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan has dropped four of his last five bouts, including a loss to Anthony Hernandez during his most recent fight in May. Todorovic has also dealt with consistency issues as of late, but dropping another fight could spell trouble for Shahbazyan's future.
Shahbazyan has dropped four of his last five bouts, including a loss to Anthony Hernandez during his most recent fight in May. Todorovic has also dealt with consistency issues as of late, but dropping another fight could spell trouble for Shahbazyan's future.