As of now, Edmen will have all the focus in the world upon defeating Derek Brunson this weekend. Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas. I was, I was a fat kid. Something went wrong. Considering he was touted as one of the best prospects in the sport after just four fights in the UFC, Shahbazyan then suffered three consecutive losses including a pair of knockouts to Derek Brunson and Nassourdine Imavov. Edmen Shahbazyan continued his undefeated streak (11-0) with a massive head kick knockout of Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November. Contact : 19 Rue Salvador Allende 92000 Nanterre. 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. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. The defeat was his second in a row in a skid that also includes a knockout loss to current UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira in July. Sign up for the For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 282. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. Shahbazyan is 11-0 as a 22-year-old professional with 10 first-round finishes. When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. Those deficiencies showed in his past few fights, where he struggled at times, particularly in grappling exchanges with Brunson and Jack Hermansson. I started fighting at 16, so my only job was to go to school and then go to training. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. A year ago to now, its such a different fighter from where I am now.. Edmen Shahbazyan (Armenian: ), born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist of Armenian descent, competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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American mixed martial arts fighter. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. The only reason for the move was that Hoover High had a wrestling program. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. Distance Hotel - Nanterre : 0.99 km. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Shortest fight was :14. But the youngster still had plenty of upside as did UFC 268 opponent Nassourdine Imavov. 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. According to Shahbazyan, the relationship he shared with his former gym eventually deteriorated to the point where he felt it necessary to move on. Wow! Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. Edmen Shahbazyan details split from former manager Ronda Rousey. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. To hear more from Shahbazyan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. 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. 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. . Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records. Im young, Im going to improve.. A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicked off tonight's UFC Vegas 27 main card. Of course, you have the Strip here if youre going to get wild but if you stay out of the Strip, for a fighter you can train here, go home and rest, come back to train, go home, rest. [14] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares. [30], Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale, "5 Things You Might Not Know About Edmen Shahbazyan", "Edmen Shahbazyan says there's 'no ill will' toward Ronda Rousey or Edmond Tarverdyan but 'a change was needed', "EXCLUSIVE: Leon Shahbazyan vs. Brok Weaver Set for Contender Series on June 18", "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream", "First-round wins by Glendale's Shahbazyan, Grigoryan highlight 'Burbank Beatdown', "Shahbazyan shines in 40-second win for UFC contract", "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan says takedowns were the name of the game at TUF 28 Finale", "Knockout! UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. More languages Everything happens for a reason. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Hes on the come-up. 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. We started doing it more and fell in love with the sport. Great comeback performance from Edmen. Do you have any heroes? He won all three contests via stoppages in the very first round. Shahbazyan's takedown defense waned over the course of the final ten minutes, particularly in Round 3. When Edmen Shahbazyan first fought in the UFC, he was 10 days past his 21st birthday. 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. Once a promising young star with an undefeated record, Shahbazyan's stock has fallen a bit after losing three fights in a row and showing a major weakness in his cardio. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. I feel free mentally, and physically its just been great.. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. [8], Edmen was formerly managed by Ronda Rousey's One Fight Management. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020 #1. He starched him in one round. Please enter a valid email and try again. Right now, Im surrounded by high level guys, and its all UFC fighters, high-level MMA fighters next to me. From my end, I have a good relationship [with them]. ). Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has concave chest, its pretty common i have it too but not to his degree, majority of the time is only an esthetic problems but in some cases it can cause breathing difficulties, Well unfortunately that could mean he might not have the cardio for a championship fight. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . 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. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. 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. Harris. Its all done with a purpose as he plans to come back better than ever before with a renewed vigor that Shahbazyan expects to result in a lot of impressive wins. Page 1 of 2 1 2 . It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. I dont have anything against her, respect from my end. Edmen Shahbazyan will look to get back into the win column this winter.. Shahbazyan (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) meets Dalcha Lungiambula (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) on Dec. 10 at UFC 282, which doesn't yet have a confirmed venue or location.. A person with knowledge of the matchup confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous, because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes? Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. It was definitely time for me. 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. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr His last win came against Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November 2019. newsletter, there was no bad blood with his former team, 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. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. [20] Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. 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. It could have been done sooner but now Im just happy to be here and get the new work in. Hotel : Hilton Paris La Dfense. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Nick Diaz. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! 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. She would practice her painted armbars on him. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [18] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed[19] and eventually scheduled for August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. 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. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Glendale middleweight, after first pro MMA loss, has his toughest camp to prepare for Jack Hermansson on Saturday. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. It means everything to me. What type of fighter is Edmen shahbazyan? When Edmen entered Glendale Fighting Club, he did so along with his elder brother, Leon Shehbazyan. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. However, he lost his fight on Contender Series last year against Philip Rowe. Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. This is a good fight for him but don't throw him to the wolves again 291 Wayf4rer 25 days ago This is how he was on his comeup too. When and why did you start training for fighting? 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An engineer in [28] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? . Shahbazyan. 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. [21], During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, an internationally unrecognized regime. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. 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. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. [4] Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and trained at his former gym Glendale Fighting Club since the age of 12. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in Ahead of UFC 283, the four men involved in the title fights went face-to-face with their respective opponents Wednesday following media availability. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. This is in sharp contrast to fighters like Ronda who were already trained in one discipline before taking up MMA. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Knockdown Avg. That kid is now a 22-year-old young man who on Saturday will headline his first UFC show when he meets veteran Derek Brunson in a three-round middleweight fight at Apex. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Shahbazyan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack Hermansson. Shahbazyan's goal remains. Edmen was the far more effective fighter in the first frame on the strength of his boxing. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt (also known as UFC Fight Night 188, UFC on ESPN+ 46 and UFC Vegas 27) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 22, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area . Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. I have won at the PAL Tournament and the Desert Showdown (both amateur boxing competitions). Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. I played with Brad for five rounds. Hermansson (22-6 MMA) entered tonight's fight looking to rebound from his recent unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori.Prior to that setback, 'The Joker' had earned an impressive first round submission victory over Kelvin Gastelum. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Edmen Shahbazyan: Striker: 6' 2" 185 lbs: Dalcha Lungiambula: Boxing: 5' 8" 185 lbs 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. Since then, Leon has not competed professionally. 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He went from being hyped as a future title contender to a monumental bust that didnt pan out and as much as Shahbazyan tried to ignore the noise, it was impossible not to think about the rollercoaster ride hes been on over the past few years. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. [24] He lost the bout via unanimous decision after being dominated by Hermansson's grappling in rounds 2 and 3. "The Golden Boy" began training martial arts at the age of 9. What titles have you held? Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. Arnold Allen will once again miss out on a big opportunity after an injury forced him to turn down an offered co-main event slot at the upcoming UFC 286 card in London. UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream, The education of Edmen Shahbazyan continues at UFC 244. 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