Edmen Shahbazyan and Gerald Meerschaert are set to face off at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas as part of UFC on ESPN 62. Competing in the middleweight category, both athletes will test their skills under the bright lights of the undercard event where Jared Cannonier meets Caio Borralho.
Shahbazyan, fighting out of Los Angeles with Xtreme Couture, rebounded from previous defeats with a knockout win against A.J. Dobson in March 2024. Meerschaert, from Racine and representing Kill Cliff FC, secured a technical submission over Bryan Barberena in his last bout that same month. This fight pairs Shahbazyan's striking power against Meerschaert's submission acumen, offering an intriguing stylistic matchup.
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert Betting Odds
- Favorite: Edmen Shahbazyan : 1.3 (-300)
- Underdog: Gerald Meerschaert : 3.8 (+280)
Method of victory | Edmen Shahbazyan | Gerald Meerschaert |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.7 (-150) | 19.0 (+1800) |
By decision or technical decision | 9.0 (+800) | 10.0 (+900) |
Edmen Shahbazyan enters as the heavy favorite with odds at 1.3 (-300), indicating a strong chance of victory against Gerald Meerschaert. Meerschaert is the underdog, reflected by odds of 3.8 (+280). Most bettors foresee a dominant performance from Shahbazyan with favored odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ placed at 1.7 (-150). Betting on Meerschaert to score a knockout offers long odds at 19.0 (+1800), suggesting it's quite unlikely. For those suspecting the fight could go the distance, Shahbazyan to win by points stands at 9.0 (+800), while Meerschaert's odds are set at 10.0 (+900).
What time is Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert fight
Live coverage for the Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
How and where to watch the Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert Fight
You can watch Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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