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Combat Edge Intelligence

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Gerald Meerschaert

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

17-6-0Record37-22-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'2"Height6'1"
75"Reach 77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Edmen Shahbazyan is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Edmen ShahbazyanNow 1732
If they win+12→ 1744
If they lose-20→ 1712
Gerald MeerschaertNow 1634
If they win+15→ 1649
If they lose-9→ 1625

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1681 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1681 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.06
Sig. strikes / min
2.95
49%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.44
50%
Strike defense
54%
1.43
Takedown avg.
1.70
24%
Takedown accuracy
7%
67%
Takedown defense
40%
0.36
Submission avg.
1.49

Trajectory

Edmen ShahbazyanGerald Meerschaert
16501700175020252026

Win method breakdown

13 (76%)
KO/TKO
6 (16%)
1 (6%)
Submission
29 (78%)
3 (18%)
Decision
2 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Edmen Shahbazyan72%
Gerald Meerschaert 28%Elo baseline: 64%

The Combat Edge model makes Edmen Shahbazyan a 72% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (64%).

Edmen Shahbazyan holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1732 to 1634, a 98-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Edmen Shahbazyan finishes 82% of wins inside the distance, Gerald Meerschaert 95%.

Edmen Shahbazyan and Gerald Meerschaert share 1 common opponent: Andre Petroski.

Gerald Meerschaert carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Andre Petroski
LossDecision - Split · 2023