Leon Shahbazyan
Levan Chokheli
Leon Shahbazyan - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Chokheli (-310); Shahbazyan (+260)
Round 1
Kerry Hatley is the referee. A hard leg kick from Chokheli makes Shahbazyan stumble backward right away. Chokeli backs Shahbazyan into the fence in short order, landing another hard low kick.From there,
Chokeli tees off with power punches, working the head and body with vigor. Shahbazyan can do little more than cover up, and one well-placed left hook to the body makes Edmen Shahbazyan’s older brother crumble to the canvas.
This one is over and Chokheli, a seven-time Bellator veteran, is successful in his UFC debut. Shahbazyan remains on the canvas for some time after the finish, clutching his left leg.
The Official Result
Levan Chokheli def. Leon Shahbazyan via TKO (Punches) R1 0:23
AJ picks Levan Chokheli (Choke Kelly) to win by knockout, citing his power in both hands, aggressive style, and superior striking compared to Shahbazyan. He notes Shahbazyan has a questionable chin and is a lesser version of his brother, while Chokheli has fought tougher competition in Bellator. He expects Chokheli to land heavy shots and finish the fight.
AJ picks Chokheli to win, calling Shahbazyan 'chinny' and fragile. He expects Chokheli to walk him down and land heavy hooks, likely winning by knockout in the first or second round. He criticizes the -375 line as too wide but still favors Chokheli.
AJ favors Chokheli due to his dangerous hands, pressure, and knockout ability, while noting Shahbazyan is chinny with four KO losses. He expects Chokheli to clobber Shahbazyan on the inside and get a knockout, possibly in the first or second round.
Angelo confidently picks Levan Chokheli, stating he should 'smoke' Leon Shahbazyan. He criticizes Leon's weird stance and hittability, and notes Levan is a much better striker with well-timed takedowns. He predicts a first or second round knockout.
Angelo picks Levan Chokheli, describing him as well-rounded with powerful striking and well-timed takedowns. He notes Chokheli is aggressive and dangerous everywhere but fades due to high effort. He contrasts with Leon Shahbazyan, who is a BJJ nerd with poor wrestling and a dumb striking stance. He expects Chokheli to move forward and finish.
Cody picks Chokheli, citing his power, wrestling, and experience. He notes Shahbazyan's poor striking, questionable durability, and history of getting knocked out. He expects Chokheli to finish him, possibly in the second round after outlasting him in the first.
Lucrative James picks Levan Chokheli, stating he is better everywhere: striking, wrestling, cardio, and durability. He notes that Shahbazyan relies on guillotines and has quit under pressure, as seen in the Ryan Loder fight. James predicts a knockout for Chokheli.
Chokheli is a former Bellator fighter who will bomb on Shabazyan, avoid his danger, and eventually find a knockout.
Chokheli is a much harder puncher with better experience and deserves to be in the UFC, unlike Shahbazyan. He should avoid Shahbazyan's submission game and land big shots, likely winning by knockout within a round and a half.
Paul picks Chokheli, citing his power and Shahbazyan's rudimentary striking. He notes Shahbazyan's submission skills but doubts he can get a hold of Chokheli. He expects a knockout and took the under 1.5 rounds.
The MMA Guru picks Levan Chokheli to win via round 2 KO/TKO. He believes Chokheli is more athletic and skillful overall, with sharp striking and nasty knees. He notes Chokheli can wrestle and dictate where the fight takes place, and expects him to take the opportunity seriously. He thinks Chokheli will eventually get the finish on Shahbazyan, who has shown vulnerability and cardio issues.
Levan Chokheli - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Chokheli (-310); Shahbazyan (+260)
Round 1
Kerry Hatley is the referee. A hard leg kick from Chokheli makes Shahbazyan stumble backward right away. Chokeli backs Shahbazyan into the fence in short order, landing another hard low kick.From there,
Chokeli tees off with power punches, working the head and body with vigor. Shahbazyan can do little more than cover up, and one well-placed left hook to the body makes Edmen Shahbazyan’s older brother crumble to the canvas.
This one is over and Chokheli, a seven-time Bellator veteran, is successful in his UFC debut. Shahbazyan remains on the canvas for some time after the finish, clutching his left leg.
The Official Result
Levan Chokheli def. Leon Shahbazyan via TKO (Punches) R1 0:23
AJ picks Levan Chokheli (Choke Kelly) to win by knockout, citing his power in both hands, aggressive style, and superior striking compared to Shahbazyan. He notes Shahbazyan has a questionable chin and is a lesser version of his brother, while Chokheli has fought tougher competition in Bellator. He expects Chokheli to land heavy shots and finish the fight.
AJ picks Chokheli to win, calling Shahbazyan 'chinny' and fragile. He expects Chokheli to walk him down and land heavy hooks, likely winning by knockout in the first or second round. He criticizes the -375 line as too wide but still favors Chokheli.
AJ favors Chokheli due to his dangerous hands, pressure, and knockout ability, while noting Shahbazyan is chinny with four KO losses. He expects Chokheli to clobber Shahbazyan on the inside and get a knockout, possibly in the first or second round.
Angelo confidently picks Levan Chokheli, stating he should 'smoke' Leon Shahbazyan. He criticizes Leon's weird stance and hittability, and notes Levan is a much better striker with well-timed takedowns. He predicts a first or second round knockout.
Angelo picks Levan Chokheli, describing him as well-rounded with powerful striking and well-timed takedowns. He notes Chokheli is aggressive and dangerous everywhere but fades due to high effort. He contrasts with Leon Shahbazyan, who is a BJJ nerd with poor wrestling and a dumb striking stance. He expects Chokheli to move forward and finish.
Cody picks Chokheli, citing his power, wrestling, and experience. He notes Shahbazyan's poor striking, questionable durability, and history of getting knocked out. He expects Chokheli to finish him, possibly in the second round after outlasting him in the first.
Lucrative James picks Levan Chokheli, stating he is better everywhere: striking, wrestling, cardio, and durability. He notes that Shahbazyan relies on guillotines and has quit under pressure, as seen in the Ryan Loder fight. James predicts a knockout for Chokheli.
Chokheli is a former Bellator fighter who will bomb on Shabazyan, avoid his danger, and eventually find a knockout.
Chokheli is a much harder puncher with better experience and deserves to be in the UFC, unlike Shahbazyan. He should avoid Shahbazyan's submission game and land big shots, likely winning by knockout within a round and a half.
Paul picks Chokheli, citing his power and Shahbazyan's rudimentary striking. He notes Shahbazyan's submission skills but doubts he can get a hold of Chokheli. He expects a knockout and took the under 1.5 rounds.
The MMA Guru picks Levan Chokheli to win via round 2 KO/TKO. He believes Chokheli is more athletic and skillful overall, with sharp striking and nasty knees. He notes Chokheli can wrestle and dictate where the fight takes place, and expects him to take the opportunity seriously. He thinks Chokheli will eventually get the finish on Shahbazyan, who has shown vulnerability and cardio issues.
Expert Picks (11)
AJ picks Chokheli to win, calling Shahbazyan 'chinny' and fragile. He expects Chokheli to walk him down and land heavy hooks, likely winning by knockout in the first or second round. He criticizes the -375 line as too wide but still favors Chokheli.
AJ picks Levan Chokheli (Choke Kelly) to win by knockout, citing his power in both hands, aggressive style, and superior striking compared to Shahbazyan. He notes Shahbazyan has a questionable chin and is a lesser version of his brother, while Chokheli has fought tougher competition in Bellator. He expects Chokheli to land heavy shots and finish the fight.
AJ favors Chokheli due to his dangerous hands, pressure, and knockout ability, while noting Shahbazyan is chinny with four KO losses. He expects Chokheli to clobber Shahbazyan on the inside and get a knockout, possibly in the first or second round.
Angelo picks Levan Chokheli, describing him as well-rounded with powerful striking and well-timed takedowns. He notes Chokheli is aggressive and dangerous everywhere but fades due to high effort. He contrasts with Leon Shahbazyan, who is a BJJ nerd with poor wrestling and a dumb striking stance. He expects Chokheli to move forward and finish.
Angelo confidently picks Levan Chokheli, stating he should 'smoke' Leon Shahbazyan. He criticizes Leon's weird stance and hittability, and notes Levan is a much better striker with well-timed takedowns. He predicts a first or second round knockout.
Cody picks Chokheli, citing his power, wrestling, and experience. He notes Shahbazyan's poor striking, questionable durability, and history of getting knocked out. He expects Chokheli to finish him, possibly in the second round after outlasting him in the first.
Lucrative James picks Levan Chokheli, stating he is better everywhere: striking, wrestling, cardio, and durability. He notes that Shahbazyan relies on guillotines and has quit under pressure, as seen in the Ryan Loder fight. James predicts a knockout for Chokheli.
Chokheli is a former Bellator fighter who will bomb on Shabazyan, avoid his danger, and eventually find a knockout.
Chokheli is a much harder puncher with better experience and deserves to be in the UFC, unlike Shahbazyan. He should avoid Shahbazyan's submission game and land big shots, likely winning by knockout within a round and a half.
Paul picks Chokheli, citing his power and Shahbazyan's rudimentary striking. He notes Shahbazyan's submission skills but doubts he can get a hold of Chokheli. He expects a knockout and took the under 1.5 rounds.
The MMA Guru picks Levan Chokheli to win via round 2 KO/TKO. He believes Chokheli is more athletic and skillful overall, with sharp striking and nasty knees. He notes Chokheli can wrestle and dictate where the fight takes place, and expects him to take the opportunity seriously. He thinks Chokheli will eventually get the finish on Shahbazyan, who has shown vulnerability and cardio issues.
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