Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan Prediction & Odds for UFC Vegas 118 on 06/06/2026

• Brendan Allen vs Edmen Shahbazyan: A Clash at UFC Vegas 118
• Event: UFC Vegas 118
• Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas
• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

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This much-anticipated matchup sees Brendan Allen squaring off against Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The initial betting odds place Allen at -176 while Shahbazyan stands at +151.

Brendan “All In” Allen enters this contest with a professional record of 26 wins and 7 losses. At 30 years old, he weighs in at 185 lbs with a height of 6’2″. An orthodox fighter, Allen has a reach of 75 inches. Conversely, Edmen “The Golden Boy” Shahbazyan also stands at 6’2″ and weighs 185 lbs, aiming to boost his record of 16 wins and 5 losses. Shahbazyan, aged 28, has a reach of 74 inches. In terms of striking output, Allen lands an average of 3.59 significant strikes per minute compared to Shahbazyan’s 3.80. Allen boasts a striking accuracy of 53%, while Shahbazyan connects at a rate of 48%. Defensively, Allen absorbs 3.62 significant strikes per minute, and Shahbazyan allows 3.60. Allen fends off 47% of incoming strikes, whereas Shahbazyan defuses 49% of them.

Examining grappling stats, Brendan Allen averages 1.56 takedowns per 3 rounds, successfully taking down his opponents 42% of the time and defending against 56% of takedown attempts. On the other hand, Shahbazyan converts 37% of his takedown attempts and defends 66% of the takedowns aimed at him. In terms of submission attempts, Allen leads with 1.1 submissions per 3 rounds compared to Shahbazyan’s 0.4.

In his last fight, Brendan Allen faced Reinier de Ridder, earning a victory via corner stoppage in the fourth round. De Ridder landed 61 of 72 total strikes, whereas Allen connected on 97 of 134 total strikes. In significant strikes, De Ridder achieved 9 of 13 for an accuracy of 69%, while Allen landed 22 of 37 for a percentage of 59%. Of Allen’s significant strikes, 19 of 33 were directed at the head, while De Ridder threw 66% of his strikes at a distance.

For Edmen Shahbazyan, his last battle was against Andre Muniz, where he claimed victory via an elbow strike in the first round. Muniz successfully landed all his distance strikes, while Shahbazyan achieved an accuracy of 48% on his distant significant strikes. Ultimately, Shahbazyan landed 25 out of 50 significant strikes, with 20 of those targeting the head. Muniz’s performance saw him landing 15 out of 38 significant strikes in that contest.

Other Noteworthy Fights on the Card

One match to keep an eye on is Fares Ziam versus Tom Nolan. Ziam seeks to enhance his record of 18 wins and 4 losses. Weighing in at 155 lbs, the 29-year-old stands at 6’1″ with a wingspan of 75 inches. Nolan, who stands at 6’3″ and weighs the same, sports an impressive record of 10 wins and 1 loss. In grappling, Ziam notches 1.73 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Nolan averages just 0.74 takedowns per 3 rounds. In striking, Ziam lands 2.87 strikes per minute with a 52% accuracy, while Nolan achieves 5.87 strikes per minute with an accuracy of 45%.

Another exciting matchup features Santiago Luna taking on Bryce Mitchell. Mitchell carries a record of 18 wins and 4 losses. At 31 years old, he weighs 135 lbs and stands 5’10” tall, equipped with a reach of 70 inches. Luna, at 5’9″ and 135 lbs, is still undefeated, boasting a record of 8 wins. Mitchell’s takedown defense sits at 33%, while his offense is successful 36% of the time. In contrast, Luna achieves a takedown success rate of 83% and successfully defends against 50% of opponent attempts. Regarding striking stats, Mitchell absorbs 1.60 strikes per minute but lands 2.27, while Luna has higher stats with 3.82 absorbed and 8.20 delivered per minute.

Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s highly anticipated UFC event?

Expert Prediction: Consider Edmen Shahbazyan (+151)