"The first round had Shahbazyan effectively controlling the center, using body kicks and jabs to establish an early lead against Petroski."
"Petroski showed urgency in round two, landing a significant right hook while Shahbazyan continued his combination attacks, leading to a notably cautious match."
"The clash of heads in the third round was pivotal, as Shahbazyan delivered a damaging body kick that dropped Petroski, yet chose to let him recover."
"Ultimately, Shahbazyan's ability to defend against takedowns and land effective strikes led to a unanimous decision victory, improving his record to 8-5."
In a notable UFC matchup, Edman Shahbazyan faced Andre Petroski, with Shahbazyan recently coming off a knockout win. The fight began with cautious striking, where Shahbazyan controlled the center and landed more significant strikes. Petroski, despite having a three-fight win streak, struggled to match Shahbazyan's volume in the early rounds. The Atlanta crowd expressed dissatisfaction due to the cautious pace. A head clash marked the start of round three, where a powerful kick by Shahbazyan dropped Petroski, yet he chose not to finish the fight quickly, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory.
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