Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert Pick, 8/24/2024 Predictions UFC Vegas 96 Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 8/21/2024

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert

UFC Vegas 96

UFC Apex in Las Vegas

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Edmen Shahbazyan will enter the Octagon with Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 96 on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The opening line has Shahbazyan coming in at -310 while Meerschaert is coming in at +250.

Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan has a record of 13-4-0. The 26-year-old tips the scales at 185 lbs and comes in at 6'2". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 75". Gerald "GM3" Meerschaert measures 6'1" and weighs in at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a record of 36-17-0. The 36-year-old reaches 77". Regarding significant strikes, Edmen Shahbazyan connects on 3.60 per minute and Gerald Meerschaert lands 3.18 significant strikes per min. Shahbazyan connects on 52% of the significant strikes he tries while Meerschaert lands 45%. In terms of defending themselves, "The Golden Boy" allows 4.09 significant strikes per min and "GM3" absorbs 3.37. Shahbazyan also deflects 45% of the significant strikes his opponents attempt while Meerschaert prevents 53% of the shots thrown in his direction.

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UFC Vegas 96	Edmen Shahbazyan	Gerald Meerschaert
Opening Odds	-310	+250
Record	13-4-0	36-17-0
Average Fight Time	7:19	8:18
Height	6'2"	6'1"
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	75"	77"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	3.60	3.18
Striking Accuracy	52%	45%

In terms of grappling, Edmen Shahbazyan is the more efficient wrestler as he takes his opponents to the mat 2.24 times per 15 minutes. Shahbazyan is scoring a takedown on 38% of his tries and stuffing 63% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Meerschaert is taking his opponents down on 38% of the takedowns he attempts and is stopping 34% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Shahbazyan is not as skilled of a technician by attempting 0.6 finishes per 15 minutes while Meerschaert goes for 1.6 finishes per 3 rounds.

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The last time he stepped into the Octagon, Edmen Shahbazyan went up against AJ Dobson and ended up winning this fight by way of a punch to the head while on the ground in round 1. Dobson landed 20 of 54 total strikes that he let go. Shahbazyan walked away from this fight having landed 31 of 51 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Dobson landed 15 of 46, giving him a percentage of 32%. He ended up landing 7 of 36 significant strikes to the head. Statistically, Shahbazyan ended up landing 62% of his significant strikes by connecting on 27 of 43. In terms of accuracy for the significant strikes, he connected on 19 of 34 aimed at the head. 80% of the significant strikes connected on by Dobson and 59% of them landed by Shahbazyan were done at distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Gerald Meerschaert, he faced off with Bryan Barberena and took home the win by rear naked choke in round 2. Barberena ended up connecting on 83% of his significant strikes at distance and Meerschaert ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Meerschaert ended up landing 64% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 11 of 17. He ended up landing 7 of 12 significant strikes directed at the head. Barberena ended up landing 12 of 37 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he ended up connecting on 9 of 29 aimed at the head. Relating to total strikes thrown in that contest, Barberena landed 25 of 50 while Meerschaert ended up connecting on 30 of 36 total strikes.

Other fights on the card to keep an eye on

Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when Danny Silva squares up against Dennis Buzukja. Silva looks to add a victory to his career total of 9-1-0. The 27-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and measures in at 5'11". The switch fighter stretches 70". Buzukja measures 5'9" and is fighting at 145 lbs. The switch fighter holds a mark of 12-4-0. The 26-year-old reaches 70". Regarding grappling, Danny Silva takes his opponents to the canvas 3.00 times per 3 rounds and Dennis Buzukja scores a takedown 0.80 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Silva connects for an average of 8.30 strikes per minute and landing 58% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side we have Dennis Buzukja, who is landing 42% of the strikes he has tried and is landing 4.16 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Jose Medina is set to enter the Octagon with Zachary Reese. Reese walks into the cage holding a record of 7-1-0. The 30-year-old is fighting at 185 lbs and stands 6'4". The switch fighter reaches 77". Medina stands in at 6'0" and records a weight of 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 11-3-0. The 33-year-old stretches 74". Concerning grappling, Zachary Reese thwarts 15% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents to the mat on 15% of his tries. Medina is taking his opponents down on 15% of his tries and is able to defend against 14% of all takedown tries against him. In the category of striking, Reese is taking 6.21 strikes/min while he is landing 5.32 per minute. Medina, on the other hand, is absorbing 4.87 strikes/min and is dishing out 1.60 per min.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Edmen Shahbazyan (-310)

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