Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Im going to pick up the momentum fight by fight, improve, and just climb up the rankings slowly. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. I didnt know who he was until (my manager) told me. Back when I was training in Glendale, I feel like my last couple of fights, it was a bit of a toxic feeling and stressful with my surroundings, Shahbazyan explained when speaking to MMA Fighting. Thats one of the other reasons that I got away from there. 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Shahbazyan faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. Edmen Shahbazyan is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport of MMA today. Something went wrong. But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . Shahbazyan closed as nearly a 4-1 favorite and, perhaps because of his connection with ex-UFC star Ronda Rousey, who is his manager, received an inordinate percentage of the pre-fight media. Signing with Abdelaziz, who manages fighters such as UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, Islam Makhachev, Beneil Dariush and Henry Cejudo, was the first step Shahbazyan took in a total remake surrounding his fighting career. No rush. However, after just two years, he made a significant decision to transfer crosstown to Hoover High. Ronda went on Instagram live along with Dana White, to announce Shahbazyans next outing. But its life, it happens. Im young, Im going to improve.. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. Those are the two main things I feel I needed work with and its happening here. He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. According to Shahbazyan, the relationship he shared with his former gym eventually deteriorated to the point where he felt it necessary to move on. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr Edmen Shahbazyan continued his undefeated streak (11-0) with a massive head kick knockout of Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November. AUGUST. Im just blessed to be here right now.. Shahbazyan went pro in 2017. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. The elder Shahbazyan had a shot to earn a UFC contract similar to his younger brother. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. 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. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . Privacy. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. 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. Do you have any interest in watching Power Slap? Please enter a valid email and try again. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Sig. Edmen was the far more effective fighter in the first frame on the strength of his boxing. LAS VEGAS Edmen Shahbazyan beat Dalcha Lungiambula with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 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. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. 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. A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicked off tonight's UFC Vegas 27 main card. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. I have not talked [to them] since I left. 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. The only reason for the move was that Hoover High had a wrestling program. 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. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. I have won at the PAL Tournament and the Desert Showdown (both amateur boxing competitions). Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. A professional fighter himself, Leon competes at 170-pounds. UFC 282 staff picks and predictions: Darren Till in trouble. However, he lost his fight on Contender Series last year against Philip Rowe. 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. [7], Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 282. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. 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. Shahbazyan was a training partner of Judo legend and MMA megastar Ronda Rousey in his younger. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. 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. He most recently edged Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night 209 in September. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. 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. [23] However, for unknown reasons the bout was postponed and took place at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt on May 22, 2021. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. 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. Page 1 of 2 1 2 . Its definitely a new, fresh start for me, Shahbazyan said. One name that was missing from the Glendale. Its a fighters life here. The outcome of my last few fights wouldnt have been the same. people up inside the Octagon. Getting work with them is amazing, and its pushing me to my limits for sure.. 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. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. Contact : 19 Rue Salvador Allende 92000 Nanterre. UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream, The education of Edmen Shahbazyan continues at UFC 244. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. I really tried to go and improve myself mentally, physically, technically everywhere in the game. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. It wasnt long ago that Edmen Shahbazyan was hailed as one of the best prospects in the UFC with the potential to become a champion one day. the making, his love for combat sports began by watching Anderson Silva light Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. Oops. His performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC. | 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). ", "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! Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. When Edmen Shahbazyan entered Glendale Fighting Club for the first time, Anderson Silva ruled the UFC middleweight division. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. [6] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated. A lot of high-level guys, especially around my weight and higher and also a lot of grappling and wrestling rounds weve been putting in. Hermansson could've probably done that in round 2 as well, if he didn't try to get to mount or the back. If the question is do I wish I was here sooner, yeah, I wish I was here sooner, Shahbazyan said. Nick Diaz. Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. Shahbazyan's takedown defense waned over the course of the final ten minutes, particularly in Round 3. ). The MMA community, you know how they are. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. 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. I needed to change, Shahbazyan said. 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. Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. 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. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran . 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. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. Rouseys promotion, One Fight Management, is the one that looks over Edmen. Go back and watch his lethal head-kick KO of Brad Tavares who went the distance. View all Jobs in Nanterre, le-de-France at HELPLINE. Looks like an alien . Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Hes on the come-up. Please check your email for a confirmation. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. 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. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. [29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. 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. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. 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 . Shahbazyan will. 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. Sign up for the A year ago to now, its such a different fighter from where I am now.. 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. The 24-year old has amassed a professional record of 7-2, with most of his fights happening under the banner of CFX and Gladiators Challenge. He won the fight via split decision. Origin of nickname: It was given by my Coach Edmond after winning the Desert Showdown in amateur boxing.. Edmen Shahbazyan Knows What Hes Capable Of Accomplishing. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Imavov, a main training partner of former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, has won three fights in a row. Going off my past two fights, I feel a change was definitely needed and it was long overdue, Shahbazyan said. It was definitely time for me. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. Edmen Shahbazyan was 6-0 when he got the opportunity to impress UFC president Dana White and earn himself a contract with the UFC. He starched him in one round. As of November 18, 2019, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings. You guys will see. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. Shahbazyan looked good for a round before the momentum swung towards Hermansson. [6] He won the fight by first-round knockout. Imavov, however, had been headed in the opposite direction lately, winning two of his first three UFC fights to date. It was stressful, but Im happy things played out the way they did. Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmen Shahbazyan (red gloves) fights Dalcha Lungiambula (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. It means everything to me. 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. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. particular. We started doing it more and fell in love with the sport. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". The No. What titles have you held? Edmen Shahbazyan def. He just wants me to get work and improve and just get better. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. 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. 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. 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. Something went wrong. He continued . Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. As of now, Edmen will have all the focus in the world upon defeating Derek Brunson this weekend. Knockdown Avg. Shahbazyan doesnt plan on competing again until the end of 2022 as he follows his managers edict that he needs to just focus on improving right now rather than obsessing over an opponent and a date when he will return to the UFC. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. The last setback, coupled with a change in management, saw Shahbazyan relocate to Las Vegas, where he began training full-time with Xtreme Couture. Each round when were doing our sparring, each round you get a new guy, youre working with a new guy and youre just pushing yourself to your limits. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Edmen Shahbazyan: Striker: 6' 2" 185 lbs: Dalcha Lungiambula: Boxing: 5' 8" 185 lbs 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. 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). As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money. It was time. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan returns to UFC with huge win, Brunson pummels Shahbazyan at the end of Round 2, Edmen Shahbazyan talks Ronda Rousey's impact on his career. I played with Brad for five rounds. "The Golden Boy" began training martial arts at the age of 9. Sign up for the Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network However, for the ten-year-old Edmen, the eventual goal was not even remotely close to chasing the title that Silva had. Background. Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas.
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