Edmen Shahbazyan destroys 0-3 UFC fighter, returns to win column in Las Vegas

Edmen Shahbazyan is back, and in a big way.

Shahbazyan Scores Beautiful Finish

The once-hot UFC middleweight prospect regained some momentum on Saturday following wins and losses traded to the best in the world. Coming off a loss to Gerald Meerschaert his last time out, Shahbazyan rebounded in emphatic fashion at UFC Vegas 102.

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Shahbazyan, 27, would fight Dylan Budka (0-2 in UFC), a younger fighter also signed from Dana White's Contender Series. A considerable step down in competition, Shahbazyan returned to form against Budka, turning off his lights with a combo in Round 1.

THE SOUND OF THIS RIGHT HAND FROM EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN 💥 #UFCVegas102 pic.twitter.com/4WZDAqaofl
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 16, 2025

Two punches is all it took to wobble Budka and sent him to the ground, the referee then stopping the contest.

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Statement made ✅@EdmenShahbazyan gets the impressive first round finish at #UFCVegas102! pic.twitter.com/Lm39KYvpmV
— UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2025

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