Shahbazyan faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. The rising UFC middleweight has been picking up steam in recent years, and that includes his showing against Edmen Shahbazyan back at UFC 268 in late 2021. I am currently attending school and am still in the process of deciding my degree. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". But in those three wins, he didn't face anyone that was ranked as high as Brunson either, who makes a strong case himself for DFS rosters via his elite activity numbers. Edmen Shahbazyan, once one of the middleweight division's most promising newcomers, looks to halt a three-fight skid when he meets Dalcha Lungiambula on Saturday's UFC 282 preliminary card. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. Imavov, a main training partner of former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, has won three fights in a row. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He stayed a little more composed than I expected him to. I didnt know who he was until (my manager) told me. UFC 282: Blachowicz-Ankalaev ends in a draw, Paddy 'The Baddy' stays unbeaten, The future is this Saturday: Six (possible) stars in the making at UFC 282. Edmen was the far more effective fighter in the first frame on the strength of his boxing. Edmen Shahbazyan USA | middle Fighter Stats Height: 6'0" (183 cm) Weight: 185 lbs (83.91 kgs) DOB: November 20, 1997 (25) Nickname: The Golden Boy Country: USA Win 13 Loss 2 Draw 0 Fight History. If the question is do I wish I was here sooner, yeah, I wish I was here sooner, Shahbazyan said. She would practice her painted armbars on him. Edmen Shahbazyan had to get away from 'toxic feeling' with former team, ready for a fresh start at UFC 282 - MMA Fighting News UFC Latest News Edmen Shahbazyan had to get away from 'toxic. Edmen Shahbazyan was pushing the action right from the start and was rewarded with a first round knockout on Season 2 of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series to earn a UFC contract. Background. In addition to his new manager, Shahbazyan also decided to relocate to Las Vegas where he began working out of the UFC Performance Institute with plans to now call Xtreme Couture his home gym. UFC 282 weigh-in results: Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev on weight for title fight, 1 fight cancelled, UFC 282 weigh-ins: Botched weight cut leads to cancellation. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. . [12] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Edmen Shahbazyan Knows What Hes Capable Of Accomplishing. Edmen Shahbazyan: $9,100 If you think the increase in class won't affect Shahbazyan, his ability to get early stoppages makes him a strong DFS candidate. I really tried to go and improve myself mentally, physically, technically everywhere in the game. A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicked off tonight's UFC Vegas 27 main card. Looks like an alien . By the second round, the setups were coming. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. | Photo by Chris Darren Till after his loss to Derek Brunson at JFC Vegas 36 Sept Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Edmen Shahbazyan says there's 'no ill will' toward Ronda Rousey or Edmond Tarverdyan but 'a change was needed' By Damon Martin @DamonMartin May 26, 2022, 9:00am EDT Esther Lin, MMA Fighting. Those deficiencies showed in his past few fights, where he struggled at times, particularly in grappling exchanges with Brunson and Jack Hermansson. Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmen Shahbazyan (red gloves) reacts after fighting Dalcha Lungiambula (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. When I went for the first time to meet up with Ali [Abdelaziz], he said one of the main things if he signed me was hes not giving me a fight for like seven or eight months, Shahbazyan revealed when speaking to MMA Fighting. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. Edmen Shahbazyan was at a crossroads in his young career after losing three straight UFC fights. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in LAS VEGAS - Edmen Shahbazyanbeat Dalcha Lungiambula with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Five biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan All of the hype heading into Saturday was on Edmen Shahbazyan, but veteran Derek Brunson came away with the big win. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. Shahbazyan's goal remains. Take a look inside the fight with. Sign up for the For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 217. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. 9-ranked Shahbazyan fell to 11-1 in his career and will likely slip slightly in the middleweight rankings as he continues to pursue UFC legend Jon Jones' record of becoming the youngest. AUGUST. As of now, Edmen will have all the focus in the world upon defeating Derek Brunson this weekend. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. Something went wrong. Yes, you read that correctly. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. UFC Fight Night 81 open workout photos Rob Font gets his tennis ball exercise ready during the UFC Fight Night 81 open workouts at the UFC Gym in Boston , Mass., on Fri., Jan. 15, 2016. It means everything to me. One name that was missing from the Glendale. Edmen Shahbazyan Knows What Hes Capable Of Accomplishing, How To Watch UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev, Photo Gallery | Edmen Shahbazyan Prepares For UFC 282, Edmen Shahbazyan Intends To Show Improvements At UFC 268, Photo Gallery: Edmen Shahbazyan Trains At The UFC Performance Institute, Edmen Shahbazyan Intent On Showing His Evolution, Significant Stats - UFC Fight Night: Font Vs. Garbrandt | UFC Fantasy. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. When UFC fighter Edmen Shahbazyan went on a three-fight losing streak, after being touted as one of the sport's next prospects . [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Hes on the come-up. The only common string between the UFC records of the two fighters is Shahbazyans last opponent Brad Tavares. Looked fairly tentative until he landed one good one and then he swarms. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. ", "UFC 268 Results: Nassourdine Imavov Demolishes Edmen Shahbazyan", "Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula Lined Up for UFC 282", "UFC 282: Edmen Shahbazyan Snaps Skid After Year Away, Stops Dalcha Lungiambula", "Bonuses! Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41 Updated records: Shahbazyan (12-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC), Lungiambula (11-6 MMA, 2-5 UFC) Key stat: Shahbazyan has 11 of his 12 career wins by stoppage. Shahbazyan trains out of Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, the longtime mentor of Rousey. "The Golden Boy" returns to action this weekend (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at the UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) event in Las Vegas after a year away. people up inside the Octagon. The Brazilian was pushing the audience to the edge of their seats with pin-point accuracy and lightning-fast counters. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. Do you have any heroes? Imavov (12-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) defeated Shahbazyan by second-round TKO, as he used some nasty elbows from top to get the job done. He most recently edged Joaquin. Debut in Colorado, Jarred Brooks Dominates Joshua Pacio, Captures Strawweight Crown at ONE 164, Anatoliy Malykhin Annihilates Reinier de Ridder in ONE on Prime Video 5 Main Event. As he embarks on his quest to break into the Top-10 of the 185-pounds rankings, the competition is getting stiffer with every fight. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. I was landing to his body, and we kicked it upstairs then, and it landed., I think definitely this time off has really, really helped me 13 months off. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. Going off my past two fights, I feel a change was definitely needed and it was long overdue, Shahbazyan said. American mixed martial arts fighter. Oops. When Edmen Shahbazyan entered Glendale Fighting Club for the first time, Anderson Silva ruled the UFC middleweight division. If I got this sooner, it would have been a lot better. Go back and watch his lethal head-kick KO of Brad Tavares who went the distance. UFC (@ufc) December 11, 2022 In the aftermath of his long-awaited rebound performance, Shahbazyan thanked the coaches who'd helped him bounce back. It could have been done sooner but now Im just happy to be here and get the new work in. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. Edmen Shahbazyan Is Making Some BIG ChangesIf you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more MMA videos like this!Webs. the making, his love for combat sports began by watching Anderson Silva light Harris. Those are the two main things I feel I needed work with and its happening here. He just wants me to get work and improve and just get better. What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. Privacy. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. Despite a first-round knockout win over Antonio Jones on a Dana White Contender Series card in July 2018, that . Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. . However, for the ten-year-old Edmen, the eventual goal was not even remotely close to chasing the title that Silva had. [6] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated. [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. Shahbazyan has dropped 2 of his last 3 by KO/TKO, including a 2nd-round TKO loss (elbows) against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 in Nov. 2021. Ultimately, Shahbazyan admits the change in managers and leaving for Las Vegas was just the best choice for his career moving forward, although he has nothing but respect for the people who helped bring him up in the sport. However, he lost his fight on Contender Series last year against Philip Rowe. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. I started training at 10 years old and fell in love with fighting after my first grappling competition. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan at Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Monday, Oct 26, 2021. After a successful run at Fight Island, the UFC will continue its operations at the Apex Center in Las Vegas. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records. The only times Edmen did good on the ground is when Jack took risks to improve position. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. When and why did you start training for fighting? Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes? Source | UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream The education of Edmen Shahbazyan continues at UFC 244 Sherdog JRE MMA Show #82 with Israel Adesanya, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. While he previously stated there was no bad blood with his former team, Shahbazyan admits now that it was a necessary change to leave there and start somewhere new. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. UFC 282 (12/10/22)Shahbazyan stoppedDalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round, UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round, UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Shahbazyan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack Hermansson, UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round, UFC 244 (11/2/19) Shahbazyan knocked out Brad Tavares at 2:27 of the first round, UFC 239 (7/6/19) Shahbazyan submitted Jack Marshman via rear naked choke at 1:12 of the first round, UFC 235 (3/2/19) Shahbazyan stopped Charles Byrd via strikes at :38 of the first round, TUF 28 Finale (11/30/18) Shahbazyan won a three round split decision over Darren Stewart, Week five (7/17/18) Shahbazyan stopped Antonio Jones via strikes at :40 of the first round. Contact : 19 Rue Salvador Allende 92000 Nanterre. Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. McKee to Exclusive, Multi-Year Contract, Bellator 290 Lineup Official for Feb. 4, Includes Mowry-Isaev & Darrion Caldwell, PFL Launches 2023 Europe Tournament Season, Finals Set for Dec. 8, PFL Signs Saudi Arabian Featherweight Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Lightweight Slate Set for 2023 PFL Challenger Series Event on Feb. 17, Jake Paul Signs With PFL, Buys Minority Stake to Start PPV Super Fight Division, PFL Sets Heavyweight Lineup for 2023 Challenger Series Card, Chingiz Allazov Claims Kickboxing Gold at One on Prime Video 6 With Nasty KO, Arjan Bhullar-Anatoliy Malykhin Title Unification Bout Set for One on Prime Video 8, One Championship Atomweight Victoria Lee Dead at 18, Demetrious Johnson-Adriano Moraes Trilogy to Headline Ones U.S. When Edmen entered Glendale Fighting Club, he did so along with his elder brother, Leon Shehbazyan. Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. Im just happy to be where Im at. While fighters change gyms on a regular basis in MMA, Shahbazyan had only ever really known one coach and one team his entire life after growing up in the Glendale Fighting Club under the watchful eye of Edmond Tarverdyan, who is well known as Ronda Rouseys long time head trainer. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. Edmen Shahbazyan "The Golden Boy" ASSOCIATION Xtreme Couture CLASS Middleweight Wins 12 KO / TKO 10 83% SUBMISSIONS 1 8% DECISIONS 1 8% Losses 3 KO / TKO 2 67% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 1. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Looking back now, Shahbazyan obviously appreciates everything Rousey and Tarverdyan did for him but he also understood that he had to alter course if he was going to tap into his full potential as an athlete and begin finding success again in the UFC. It just shows hes caring for you to know that youre going to be properly trained, properly in shape before I take the next fight. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Eddie Alvarez blasts Dana White over Francis Ngannou comments: Nobody in the UFC is afraid of anyone, Jon Jones advisor Richard Schaefer: Francis Ngannou made a mistake by not re-signing with UFC, Israel Adesanya sports new face tattoos with a message of rebirth: The old version of you must die before you come alive!, Morning Report: Leon Edwards rooting for Jorge Masvidals success: Thats a fight I need to happen. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Edmen Shahbazyan was 6-0 when he got the opportunity to impress UFC president Dana White and earn himself a contract with the UFC. UFC Fight Night -- Edmen Shahbazyan, Ronda Rousey and a coach's shot at redemption Skip to main content Skip to navigation Fightcenter > UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland ESPN Search MMA. Origin of nickname: It was given by my Coach Edmond after winning the Desert Showdown in amateur boxing.. The outcome of my last few fights wouldnt have been the same. Hes spent the past month just getting his body back in shape to hit the ground running once he arrives at Xtreme Couture where he will work with coaches like Eric Nicksick, Dewey Cooper, Jake Shields and Jason Manly. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Add links. When Edmen Shahbazyan first fought in the UFC, he was 10 days past his 21st birthday. @EdmenShahbazyan stops Tavares in round 1! The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. Im going to pick up the momentum fight by fight, improve, and just climb up the rankings slowly. The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. Please enter a valid email and try again. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. With his fight scheduled against Dalcha Lugiambula on Saturday, Shabhazyan isnt putting any expectations on himself or his performance, other than wanting to go out there and win. UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. Glendale middleweight, after first pro MMA loss, has his toughest camp to prepare for Jack Hermansson on Saturday. Great comeback performance from Edmen. Im away from distractions. As far as my end, I dont have no ill will., A post shared by Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan). Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. A year ago to now, its such a different fighter from where I am now.. What was your job before you started fighting? Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. That luster got knocked off rather dramatically in his past three fights, however, with the 25-year-old middleweight suffering a trio of losses, including a pair of knockouts in fights against Derek Brunson and Nassourdine Imavov. Matt Brown scoffs at the notion that Francis Ngannou left the UFC to get paid more to fight lesser competition but he also understands theres a huge amount of people who will buy whatever Dana White is selling them. And what happens if someone lands a really hard knee or punch to his rib, seems like it could easily break, Not really, its only a problem when its really bad, his chest is actually not that crazy, Intresting, i have it too and i'm naturally a very good swimmer, maybe it helps somehow. A little more than a year later . Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. All respect cause I respect what theyve done for me but on my end, Im good., I havent talked to [Ronda] in say a few months. Hermansson could've probably done that in round 2 as well, if he didn't try to get to mount or the back. @DerekBrunson & @EdmenShahbazyan move to the main event of the August 1st event. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. No rush. Shahbazyan is capable wherever the fight takes place, as he has realized 6.8 takedowns per 15 minutes as well as landing 4.1 strikes per minute, though those numbers were against fighters nowhere . Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Shahbazyan is often described as a new brand of a mixed martial artist who has trained specifically for the sport. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 2, Episode 5, UFC Fight Night 173 - Brunson vs. Shahbazyan, Opinion: The UFC's Sink or Swim Mentality, Preview: UFC Fight Night 208 Blaydes vs. Aspinall, Middleweights Joaquin Buckley, Nassourdine Imavov to Clash at UFC Paris on Sept. 3, Real-Time Results: Invicta FC 51 Tennant vs. Bernardo Updates (9 p.m. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Francis Ngannou explains why he passed on UFC deal for free agency: In that contract, Im not free. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. With a fresh start in Las Vegas, Shahbazyan is already feeling better than ever but hes still nowhere close to where he wants to be long term. From my end, I have a good relationship [with them]. [28] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Now, the former Contender Series winner has plenty of people to ensure hes constantly getting the necessary work to improve, and he expects that will show in the results of his future fights. ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020 #1. Shahbazyan will. Take a look inside the fight with. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan is an Armenian-American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Wow! 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A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. Oops. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. Ive got lots of time. More languages Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. He most recently edged Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night 209 in September. After stopping Heinisch in July, the 25-year-old Dagestan-born, France-based fighter scored a second-roundTKO of fellow prospect Shahbazyan at UFC 268 in November. UFC 282 staff picks and predictions: Darren Till in trouble. The blueprint to beating Shahbazyan is out muscling him and wrestling him for three rounds. . Shahbazyan still has a long way to go before he gets near UFC gold. I was training karate and I would go swimming right after and I would go to lose weight, Shahbazyan said while talking to The Orange County Register. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Rather than pitching him on the biggest named opponents that he could face or the potential for endorsement deals on the table if he signed, the 24-year-old middleweight was told that he actually needed to stop worrying about fighting for the moment and just focus on getting better. This is in sharp contrast to fighters like Ronda who were already trained in one discipline before taking up MMA. View all Jobs in Nanterre, le-de-France at HELPLINE. It was definitely time for me. His jabs have gotten tighter, his ground game has gotten more vicious, and his wrestling defense has tightened considerably. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. He won the fight via split decision. 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