Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dusko Todorovic – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 53: Ribas vs. Namajunas is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Edmen “The Golden Boy” Shahbazyan will take on Dusko “Thunder” Silva in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 53 card.

Shahbazyan brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Silva, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Shahbazyan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.46 per minute. On the other hand, Silva boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.54 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dusko Todorovic matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Edmen Shahbazyan is coming in with a 12-4-0 record. Shahbazyan will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill in May.

Silva, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Edmen Shahbazyan on May 20, 2023, at UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Edmen Shahbazyan has a orthodox fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 31-year-old Dusko Todorovic is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Edmen Shahbazyan stats

→ Shahbazyan’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Shahbazyan lands 3.46 significant strikes per minute.
→ Shahbazyan’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Shahbazyan’s takedown average is 2.17 per 15 minutes.
→ Shahbazyan’s takedown defense is 63%.

Shahbazyan comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.46 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Silva fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 5.54 significant strikes per minute. Edmen Shahbazyan also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.17 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Silva’s 0.96 takedowns and 45% takedown accuracy.

Dusko Todorovic stats

→ Silva’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Silva lands 5.54 significant strikes per minute.
→ Silva’s takedown accuracy is 12%.
→ Silva’s takedown average is 0.96 per 15 minutes.
→ Silva’s takedown defense is 45%.

Dusko spent, on average, 7:49 minutes in the Octagon, and Edmen has an average fight time of 7:36 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Edmen or Dusko? Sound off in the comments.

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