Edmen Shahbazyan and Dylan Budka meet on the main card of UFC Fight Night 251. The featherweight bout takes place Saturday, Feb. 15, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick preview of the matchup.
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dylan Budka UFC Fight Night 251 preview
Shahbazyan (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) has traded wins and losses over his last four appearances. He aims to bounce back from a submission loss to Gerald Meerschaert in August. Prior to that setback, the 27-year-old middleweight stopped AJ Dobson with punches in the first round last March.
Budka (7-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) could be fighting to remain on the roster as he hunts for his first win in the UFC. Following a unanimous decision win against Chad Hanekom on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023, Budka debuted in April 2024, losing by second-round stoppage to Cesar Almeida. His sophomore appearance was a unanimous decision loss to Andre Petroski in September.
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dylan Budka UFC Fight Night 251 odds
The oddsmakers and the pubic heavily favor the more experienced fighter, listing Shahbazyan -385 and Budka +290 via FanDuel.
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dylan Budka UFC Fight Night 251 walkout time, how to watch
Shahbazyan and Budka are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 8:10 p.m. ET. The fight will stream on ESPN+.
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