Winner: Edmen Shahbazyan
Confidence Score: 85After analyzing the fight statistics and fighter profiles, it appears Edmen Shahbazyan has a notable edge over Dylan Budka. Shahbazyan boasts superior striking power, evident in 11 knockout victories out of his 13 career wins, coupled with a slightly more efficient significant strike accuracy (51%). Additionally, his extensive UFC experience, having debuted in 2018, stands in contrast to Budka, who debuted relatively recently in 2024 and is currently on a two-fight losing streak. Budka's striking and takedown defense metrics show room for improvement (41% and 77% respectively), which Shahbazyan might exploit with his versatile MMA style. While Budka demonstrates resiliency and freestyle capability, the statistics and momentum favor Shahbazyan to secure a win in this match-up with a high likelihood of a decisive result.
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