Edmen Shahbazyan and Andre Petroski meet in a pivotal middleweight clash at UFC Atlanta.
Shahbazyan was once considered one of the division’s brightest young stars. He stormed into the UFC with four straight wins in under a year, cracking the rankings early. But consistency has been an issue ever since.
He’s gone back and forth between losses and wins over his last five fights. His most recent win came in February, when he stopped Dylan Budka by TKO.
Meanwhile, Petroski has found a steadier rhythm. The strong grappler has gone 8-2 in his first 10 UFC fights and is currently riding a three-fight win streak. In February, he earned a decision win over Rodolfo Vieira, using his pressure and wrestling to control the action. Known for his grinding style, Petroski has also shown a knack for finishes with eight finishes in 13 career wins.
UFC Atlanta Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+. The main card is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Petroski clash:
Round 1