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  • “Put Some Respect…” – Brendan Allen Batters Edmen Shahabzyan

    “Put Some Respect…” – Brendan Allen Batters Edmen Shahabzyan

    Though taking a fight against an unranked fighter was a risk, Brendan Allen delivered a statement victory over Edmen Shahbazyan in the UFC Vegas 118 co-main event, solidifying his status in the UFC middleweight title picture.

    Allen got off to a strong start, controlling things with his striking. He continued to try to pressure, but Shahbazyan ensured Allen couldn’t get a takedown. The “Golden Boy” then scored multiple strong shots in the closing stages of round one.

    The two continued to trade in the second, but Allen’s power picked up, landing some harsh blows that did damage to Shahbazyan. That story remained in the third, as Allen’s punching power left Shahbazyan a bloody mess.

    Allen ultimately came away with the decision win, dropping just one round on one judge’s scorecard and sweeping on the other two.

    Brendan Allen Beats, Bloodies Edmen Shahabzyan At UFC Vegas 118

    Allen has now won three straight and 10 of his last 12 fights. He came into this bout off a short-notice victory over Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Vancouver main event this past October.

    Shahbazyan sees a three-fight win streak snapped with this defeat.

  • “Brutal” – Fans And Fighters React As Edmen Shahbazyan Nails Buzzer-Beater Finish Of Andre Muniz At UFC 320

    “Brutal” – Fans And Fighters React As Edmen Shahbazyan Nails Buzzer-Beater Finish Of Andre Muniz At UFC 320

    It seems as though Edmen Shahbazyan really has upward momentum going for him now, as he scored a late first-round finish of Andre Muniz during the UFC 320 prelims.

    After a competitive opening to the fight, Muniz briefly stunned Shahbazyan and attempted a takedown. Shahbazyan, however, managed to reverse momentum with sharp counterstriking.

    Late in the round, “The Golden Boy” landed a sharp left hand that wobbled Muniz, swarming him with a flurry of shots. Shahbazyan landed strong ground-and-pound, putting Muniz out and forcing a referee stoppage with only two ticks left in the opening frame.

    Edmen Shahbazyan Gets First-Round Finish Of UFC 320

    Shahbazyan has now won three straight and five of seven since returning from a one-year layoff in December 2022.

    After previously going on a nine-fight win streak in his career, Muniz has now lost four of his last five.

  • Gerald Meerschaert Surpasses Anderson Silva Record With Incredible Comeback Submission Of Edmen Shahbazyan At UFC Fight Night

    Gerald Meerschaert Surpasses Anderson Silva Record With Incredible Comeback Submission Of Edmen Shahbazyan At UFC Fight Night

    There is a new record holder for most finishes in UFC middleweight history, and his name is Gerald Meerschaert.

    Meerschaert’s history-making performance came in comeback fashion on top of that, going from nearly getting finished by Edmen Shahbazyan to scoring a second-round submission in the opening bout of the UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho main card.

    The veteran 185lber was in trouble early in the sophomore stanza when Shahbazyan dropped him with a body shot. “The Golden Boy” got right to work with fast-paced ground-and-pound, looking to finish Meerschaert off as “GM3” covered up and looked to move away.

    Fortunately for the 36-year-old, a lot of the punches from Shahbazyan went off the arms, allowing Meerschaert to stay in the fight.

    The once highly touted prospect stayed on the ground as he stopped his attack, which also played right into Meerschaert’s favor. The grappling specialist was able to make his way into an arm-triangle and score the submission.

    Gerald Meerschaert Sets New Record For Most Finishes In UFC Middleweight Division History

    The tap-out was Meerschaert’s 12th finish in the UFC middleweight division, his 11th via submission.

    The longtime divisional mainstay now moves to 37-17 in his career and has won two straight and three of his last five fights.

    Shahbazyan, meanwhile, is now 2-2 in his last four following a three-fight losing skid. He has not strung together consecutive wins since 2019.