Edmen Shahbazyan vs Anthony Hernandez Pick, 5/20/2023 Predictions UFC Vegas 73 Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/16/2023

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Anthony Hernandez

UFC Vegas 73

UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Edmen Shahbazyan will enter the Octagon against Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vegas 73 on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The opening moneyline has Shahbazyan at +200 while Hernandez is coming in at -250.

Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan steps into the Octagon with a record of 12-3-0. The 25-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and measures in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 74". Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez stands 6'0" and weighs in at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 10-2-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old extends his reach 75". When talking about significant strikes, Edmen Shahbazyan connects on 3.59 per minute while Anthony Hernandez is landing 4.03 significant strikes per min. Shahbazyan is landing 50% of the significant strikes he throws and Hernandez is connecting on 59%. In terms of defending themselves, "The Golden Boy" takes 3.87 significant strikes per min and "Fluffy" absorbs 3.50. Shahbazyan also curbs 46% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way while Hernandez is able to curb 47% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

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UFC Vegas 73	Edmen Shahbazyan	Anthony Hernandez
Opening Odds	+200	-250
Record	12-3-0	10-2-0 (1 NC)
Average Fight Time	7:13	7:16
Height	6'2"	6'0"
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	74"	75"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	3.59	4.03
Striking Accuracy	50%	59%

In the category of takedowns, Edmen Shahbazyan is not as efficient of a grappler as he is averaging a takedown 2.31 times per 15 min. Shahbazyan is taking his opponents to the canvas on 37% of the times he tries and is stuffing 65% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Hernandez is taking his opponents to the mat on 64% of his takedown attempts and stopping 66% of the tries against him. Regarding going for the sub, Shahbazyan is not as skilled of a technician by going for 0.5 subs per 3 rds while Hernandez attempts 2.4 subs per 3 rounds.

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In his last bout, Edmen Shahbazyan faced Dalcha Lungiambula and wound up getting the victory by a punch to the head while on the ground in round 2. Lungiambula ended up landing 26 of 51 total strikes that he let go. Shahbazyan finished this fight landing 60 of 113 total strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Lungiambula ended up landing 23 of 48, which means his percentage was 47%. He ended up landing 6 of 24 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Shahbazyan landed 50% of his significant strikes by landing 54 of 107. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he landed 31 of 78 to the head. 95% of the significant strikes connected on by Lungiambula and 68% of them landed by Shahbazyan were tallied at distance.

In the last bout for Anthony Hernandez, he fought Marc-Andre Barriault and got a win for the night by an arm triangle in round 3. Barriault ended up landing 60% of his significant strikes at distance and Hernandez landed 46% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Hernandez ended up landing 65% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 39 of 60. He ended up landing 31 of 52 significant strikes aimed at the head. Barriault ended up landing 25 of 53 significant strikes in that fight. Of all the significant strikes, he ended up connecting on 16 of 44 directed at the head. Relating to total strikes that he threw in that fight, Barriault was 34 of 62 and Hernandez ended up landing 58 of 84 total strikes.

Other bouts to keep an eye on

Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Andre Fialho fights Joaquin Buckley. Fialho looks to add a win to his career total of 16-6-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old steps on the scale at 170 lbs and stands 6'0". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 74". Buckley measures in at 5'10" and tips the scales at 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter walks into the cage with a mark of 15-6-0. The 29-year-old has an arm span of 76". When it comes to grappling, Andre Fialho takes his opponents to the mat 0.30 times per 15 min and Joaquin Buckley scores a takedown 1.23 times per 3 rounds. When it comes to striking, Fialho tags his opponents 3.17 strikes/min and connecting on 38% of the strikes that he attempts. Joining him in the Octagon is Joaquin Buckley, who tags the opposition on 32% of the strikes he has attempted and connects on 3.87 per minute.

An additional fight that you're going to want to see is when Michael Johnson is set to face off with Diego Ferreira. Ferreira comes into this bout with a record of 17-5-0. The 38-year-old weighs 155 lbs and measures in at 5'9". The orthodox fighter reaches 74". Johnson measures 5'10" and records a weight of 155 lbs. The southpaw fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 22-18-0. The 36-year-old extends his reach 73". Concerning wrestling, Diego Ferreira is preventing 63% of the takedowns his opponents go for and is finishing his takedown attempts on 24% of his tries. Johnson is taking his opponents to the mat on 38% of the attempts he tries and is able to defend against 80% of all takedown attempts. In the category of striking, Ferreira absorbs 3.35 strikes/min while he lands 4.67 per minute. Johnson, at the same time, is taking 3.90 strikes per minute and is connecting on 4.27 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Edmen Shahbazyan (+200)

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