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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.
Falls to 1-4 in past five bouts
Shahbazyan lost to Anthony Hernandez via TKO (strikes) at 1:01 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan rebounded from a three-fight losing streak to knock out the since-released Dalcha Lungiambula last December, but went right back to his losing ways in this one. To be fair, Edmen looked really good early on, getting the better of Hernandez in a wild back-and-forth opening round, particularly on the feet. Yet, once Round 2 began, it all fell apart. Shahbazyan was unable to match the exceptional cardio of "Fluffy", ultimately being stopped early in the final frame. Edmen is in a tough spot moving forward. He still has theoretical upside considering he won't be 26 years of age until late-November, but his recent record is awful, and there's no guarantee the UFC will let him work through his issues while still with the company.
Shahbazyan rebounded from a three-fight losing streak to knock out the since-released Dalcha Lungiambula last December, but went right back to his losing ways in this one. To be fair, Edmen looked really good early on, getting the better of Hernandez in a wild back-and-forth opening round, particularly on the feet. Yet, once Round 2 began, it all fell apart. Shahbazyan was unable to match the exceptional cardio of "Fluffy", ultimately being stopped early in the final frame. Edmen is in a tough spot moving forward. He still has theoretical upside considering he won't be 26 years of age until late-November, but his recent record is awful, and there's no guarantee the UFC will let him work through his issues while still with the company.
Booked for May 20 bout
Shahbazyan will take on Anthony Hernandez at the UFC event on May 20, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan is coming off a knockout win last December against Dalcha Lungiambula. That came after a long layoff of more than 13 months. Hernandez comes in having won three in a row.
Shahbazyan is coming off a knockout win last December against Dalcha Lungiambula. That came after a long layoff of more than 13 months. Hernandez comes in having won three in a row.
Big win following long layoff
Shahbazyan defeated Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) at 4:41 of Round 2 at UFC 282 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Shahbazyan took more than 13 months off and changed training camps following his November 2021 loss to Nassaourdine Imavov, and it paid off in a major way. Of course, he was facing an opponent that entered having lost three in a row, but a win is a win. It took Edmen the better part of a round to get on track. He was much rangier and far more athletic than Lungiambula, and those advantages started to pay off late in the second frame. A big combination and some follow-up shots eventually closed the show. Edmen turned just 25 years of age in late November, so it won't be foolish to give up on him despite his struggles of late. He'll also take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus that was awarded to every finisher on the evening.
Shahbazyan took more than 13 months off and changed training camps following his November 2021 loss to Nassaourdine Imavov, and it paid off in a major way. Of course, he was facing an opponent that entered having lost three in a row, but a win is a win. It took Edmen the better part of a round to get on track. He was much rangier and far more athletic than Lungiambula, and those advantages started to pay off late in the second frame. A big combination and some follow-up shots eventually closed the show. Edmen turned just 25 years of age in late November, so it won't be foolish to give up on him despite his struggles of late. He'll also take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus that was awarded to every finisher on the evening.