UFC Fight Night 251: Shahbazyan vs Budka - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Shahbazyan, known as "The Golden Boy," fights from Los Angeles. His professional journey started with impressive knockouts, evidenced by 11 KO victories out of his 13 wins. However, his form dipped as he dropped three of his last five fights, including a recent submission loss to Gerald Meerschaert last August. Budka's last bout ended in a unanimous decision defeat against Andre Petroski in September, indicating his struggle against more seasoned opponents.

What time is Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka fight

Live coverage for the Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The event will take place on February 15, 2025, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fights start at 07:00 PM EST. This is part of the UFC Fight Night 251 event.

The main card features Jared Cannonier against Gregory Rodrigues. Edmen Shahbazyan will face off against Roman Budka in a middleweight bout on the undercard. The fight consists of three rounds.

Please note that the ring walk time can change due to the performance of earlier fights on the undercard. Make sure to check local listings for start times in your area as they may vary by time zone.

Stay tuned for an exciting night of fights at UFC Apex.

Fighters Details

Edmen Shahbazyan will face Dylan Budka in a middleweight bout, with no titles on the line.

Edmen Shahbazyan

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 188 cm
• Weight: 83.9 kg
• Total Fights: 18
• Record: 13 / 5 / 0

Edmen Shahbazyan has garnered considerable experience, turning pro at a young age and fighting under Xtreme Couture. With a record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Shahbazyan recently succumbed to Gerald Meerschaert by arm-triangle choke. Meerschaert is an experienced middleweight with 37 wins and noted submission skills. Shahbazyan's previous bout suggests challenges against well-rounded opponents like Budka.

Dylan Budka

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 180 cm
• Weight: 85.7 kg
• Total Fights: 11
• Record: 7 / 4 / 0

Dylan Budka, fighting for Demolition Fight Team, holds a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. His recent unanimous decision loss to Andre Petroski highlights his struggles in tight contests within the middleweight division. Facing Shahbazyan may expose similar vulnerabilities given Shahbazyan's striking power and Budka's lighter fight history.

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka Betting Odds

• Favorite: Edmen Shahbazyan : 1.3 (-375)
• Underdog: Dylan Budka : 4.0 (+300)

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Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka Fight Card

• Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues
• Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal
• Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka
• Ismael Bonfim vs Nazim Sadykhov
• Rodolfo Vieira vs Andre Petroski
• Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado
• Angela Hill vs Ketlen Souza
• Rafael Estevam vs Jesus Santos Aguilar
• Gabriel Bonfim vs Kalinn Williams
• Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith
• Don'Tale Mayes vs Valter Walker
• Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti