UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen will put his ranking on the line against the surging Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Due to his position in the division’s rankings, Allen is going to be the betting favorite heading into the clash with -200 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Shahbazyan will be the +165 betting underdog despite his current three-fight win streak.
UFC Vegas 118: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Fight Odds
- Brendan Allen: -200
- Edmen Shahbazyan: +165
UFC Vegas 118: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan: Tale of the Tape
| Brendan Allen | Edmen Shahbazyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 6’2” | 6’2” |
| Reach | 75 inches | 74 inches |
| Leg Reach | 42 inches | 42 inches |
| Record | 26-7 | 16-5 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 77% | 88% |
UFC Vegas 118: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan: Prediction
My prediction is a decision win for Allen over Shahbazyan because he’s the more well-rounded fighter. Allen has more variety in his arsenal, as he can fight in both striking and grappling departments.
Allen will also hold the slight speed advantage, and his kicks will be crucial in their stand-up battle. Shahbazyan relies on his punches more because he knows that he has the power to put opponents to sleep.
But this one-dimensional approach will be vulnerable against Allen, who likes to mix his attack with grappling via takedowns. Once Allen secures the takedown against Shahbazyan, he’ll be able to punish him with ground-and-pound strikes and potentially with submission threats.
Brendan Allen’s Recent Fight Results
Allen is the current No. 4-ranked UFC middleweight contender. In his last five bouts, he racked up three wins against Chris Curtis, Marvin Vettori, and Reinier de Ridder, while Nassourdine Imavov and Anthony Hernandez handed him losses during this stretch.
Edmen Shahbazyan’s Recent Fight Results
Shahbazyan is a product of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018. He recorded four wins (AJ Dobson, Dylan Budka, Andre Petroski, and Andre Muniz) and one loss (Gerald Meerschaert) in his last five appearances inside the octagon.
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