Edmen Shahbazyan (13-4) will face Gerald Meerschaert (36-17) in his next fight at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on August 24.
The 36-year-old Meerschaert submitted Bryan Barberena in his last fight, while the 26-year-old Shahbazyan knocked out AJ Dobson.
The "Golden Boy" from Glendale has already secured 6 wins in 10 UFC fights and is still considered a promising middleweight fighter. Shahbazyan's upcoming opponent, a veteran of the league, has been competing in the UFC since 2016. He has 11 wins and 9 losses. Gerald Meerschaert is known for his high level of jiu-jitsu.
