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

16-6-0Record37-22-0
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 +13 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Edmen ShahbazyanNow 1717
If they win+13→ 1730
If they lose-19→ 1698
Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+14→ 1664
If they lose-10→ 1640

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.

1685 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.06
Sig. strikes / min
3.01
49%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.87
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
50%
Strike defense
53%
1.43
Takedown avg.
1.82
24%
Takedown accuracy
30%
67%
Takedown defense
43%
0.36
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

Edmen ShahbazyanGerald Meerschaert
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (81%)
KO/TKO
6 (16%)
1 (6%)
Submission
29 (78%)
2 (13%)
Decision
2 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Edmen Shahbazyan79%
Gerald Meerschaert 21%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Edmen Shahbazyan a 79% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Edmen Shahbazyan holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1717 to 1650, a 67-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Edmen Shahbazyan finishes 88% 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