Imavov, however, had been headed in the opposite direction lately, winning two of his first three UFC fights to date. 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. Page 1 of 2 1 2 . [20] Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. [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. Background. Freshman AJ Reinertson scored a game-high 26 points and the St. Thomas Aquinas boys basketball team rolled to a 73-52 win over Somersworth on Tuesday in a Division III contest. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Shahbazyan is 11-0 as a 22-year-old professional with 10 first-round finishes. Please enter a valid email and try again. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. Now that I have all this opportunity in front of me, living in Vegas and living on my own, its so good for me. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. [28] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. 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. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. 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. Nassourdine Imavov is catching the eye of many as he rises through the UFC ranks. After a successful run at Fight Island, the UFC will continue its operations at the Apex Center in Las Vegas. ", "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! As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money. When Edmen entered Glendale Fighting Club, he did so along with his elder brother, Leon Shehbazyan. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. . Name: Edmen Shahbazyan Pro MMA Record: 12-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: The Golden Boy Current Streak: 1 Win Age: 25 | Date of Birth: 1997.11.20 Last Fight: December 10, 2022 in UFC Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 185.5 lbs Affiliation: Xtreme Couture Height: 6'2" (188cm) | Reach: 74.0" (188cm) Career Disclosed Earnings: $128,000 USD Shahbazyan is often described as a new brand of a mixed martial artist who has trained specifically for the sport. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 217. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. Something went wrong. You dont do good once or a few times, theyre going to s*** on you, it is what it is. UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. 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. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. The shine might have come off Edmen Shahbazyan a little, after two straight losses in the UFC's middleweight division. 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. One name that was missing from the Glendale. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Edmen Shahbazyan continued his undefeated streak (11-0) with a massive head kick knockout of Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. 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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 details split from former manager Ronda Rousey. [12] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. 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. View all Jobs in Nanterre, le-de-France at HELPLINE. I started training at 10 years old and fell in love with fighting after my first grappling competition. A professional fighter himself, Leon competes at 170-pounds. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. This was done in support after minor clashes took place in the area during that time. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Ahead of his fight with Derek Brunson, here are five things you must know about one of UFCs most promising future stars. [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. Hermansson could've probably done that in round 2 as well, if he didn't try to get to mount or the back. He most recently edged Joaquin. Take a look inside the fight with. 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 . 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. A Dana White Contender Series product, Shahbazyan fought thrice last year. However, he lost his fight on Contender Series last year against Philip Rowe. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. When and why did you start training for fighting? Most importantly, theres a lot of bodies [at Xtreme Couture], Shahbazyan said. 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. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . He wrestled the poo poo out of Edmen Shahbazyan, he murdered Ian Heinisch, and he took a wild brawling hometown victory over the previously noted Joaquin Buckley. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. 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. 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. When Edmen Shahbazyan initially sat down with his new manager, he heard something for the first time in his career. 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. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. Do you have any heroes? Looking To Get Back In The Win Column At UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev, Edmen Sh Paddy Pimblett at the UFC ceremonial weigh ins in London. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. If he had it to do all over again, however, Shahbazyan says he probably would have made the move to Las Vegas earlier in his career. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. Shahbazyan. 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Im getting in better shape. Please check your email for a confirmation. A year ago to now, its such a different fighter from where I am now.. Im glad I took that time off, and moving to Vegas., Im going to enjoy Christmas my favorite holiday and then the new year, and then well see. 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. I had to get away from that. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. Ahead of UFC 283, the four men involved in the title fights went face-to-face with their respective opponents Wednesday following media availability. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . people up inside the Octagon. 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. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. What type of fighter is Edmen shahbazyan? If I got this sooner, it would have been a lot better. Sevak Ohanjanian, the first coach of the Shahbazyan brothers recalls Edmen as a short and shy kid who wouldnt talk much. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. Shahbazyan went pro in 2017. The latest in a string of finishes on the UFC 282 preliminary card saw the successful return of Edmen Shahbazyan, against middleweight Dalcha Lungiambula. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. 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. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. [8], Edmen was formerly managed by Ronda Rousey's One Fight Management. Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. 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. Looks like an alien . 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. His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. "The Golden Boy" began training martial arts at the age of 9. Im just happy to be where Im at. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. What titles have you held? The shift also meant Shahbazyan split with UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey, who had served as his manager, as well as head coach Edmond Tarverdyan. 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. Knockdown Avg. Ive got lots of time. Ronda went on Instagram live along with Dana White, to announce Shahbazyans next outing. He won all three contests via stoppages in the very first round. The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. He won the fight via split decision. Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. Its great. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. When Edmen Shahbazyan first fought in the UFC, he was 10 days past his 21st birthday. 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. He hit Brad Tavares with the head kick and that kind of got my attention, like, Oh (expletive), who is this kid? At 185, hes 22. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . 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. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Hannibal Lector and Kenny . To hear more from Shahbazyan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. But its life, it happens. ). But the youngster still had plenty of upside as did UFC 268 opponent Nassourdine Imavov. Those deficiencies showed in his past few fights, where he struggled at times, particularly in grappling exchanges with Brunson and Jack Hermansson. particular. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Shahbazyan's takedown defense waned over the course of the final ten minutes, particularly in Round 3. Shahbazyan still has a long way to go before he gets near UFC gold. 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. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. 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. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 217, relive Imavov vs. Shahbazyan in the video above. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. I respect that a lot from Ali.. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. Str. I was, I was a fat kid. 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. Thats one of the other reasons that I got away from there. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. 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. When UFC fighter Edmen Shahbazyan went on a three-fight losing streak, after being touted as one of the sport's next prospects . It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). 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. His performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. Glendale middleweight, after first pro MMA loss, has his toughest camp to prepare for Jack Hermansson on Saturday. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. Hotel : Hilton Paris La Dfense. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. The MMA community, you know how they are. She would practice her painted armbars on him. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. I have not talked [to them] since I left. 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. [21], During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, an internationally unrecognized regime. The rescheduled bout between Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan is set to kick off the main card of the UFC Fight Night headlined by Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt this weekend.. Initally set for . I love that he said that to me. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in 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. But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . 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. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Prior to the setback, he beat Brad Tavares by first-round KO, Jack Marshman by first-round submission, Charles Byrd by first-round TKO, and Darren Stewart by . [24] He lost the bout via unanimous decision after being dominated by Hermansson's grappling in rounds 2 and 3. Im going to pick up the momentum fight by fight, improve, and just climb up the rankings slowly. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN VS DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA PREDICTION Both fighters are at a crossroads here as a loss could easily send them out of the UFC. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr [6] He won the fight by first-round knockout. He starched him in one round. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. Watch the . Contact : 19 Rue Salvador Allende 92000 Nanterre. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. It could have been done sooner but now Im just happy to be here and get the new work in. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. Price : from 71.59 to 274.29 . "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. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? 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. I started fighting at 16, so my only job was to go to school and then go to training. Factory MMA trainee, Nassourdine Imavov continues to impress in the UFC handing the highly-touted, Edmen Shahbazyan his third consecutive loss following a series of slicing and slashing elbows . EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Right now, Im surrounded by high level guys, and its all UFC fighters, high-level MMA fighters next to me. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. Getting work with them is amazing, and its pushing me to my limits for sure.. However, for the ten-year-old Edmen, the eventual goal was not even remotely close to chasing the title that Silva had. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I can concentrate on training. 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. | Phot Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images According to Shahbazyan, the relationship he shared with his former gym eventually deteriorated to the point where he felt it necessary to move on. He continued . 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). The only common string between the UFC records of the two fighters is Shahbazyans last opponent Brad Tavares. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. . Looked fairly tentative until he landed one good one and then he swarms. After stopping Heinisch in July, the 25-year-old Dagestan-born, France-based fighter scored a second-round TKO of fellow prospect Shahbazyan at UFC 268 in November. Shahbazyan trains out of Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, the longtime mentor of Rousey. 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Privacy. The Brazilian was pushing the audience to the edge of their seats with pin-point accuracy and lightning-fast counters. 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. 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. AUGUST. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked 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. Shahbazyan was a training partner of Judo legend and MMA megastar Ronda Rousey in his younger. 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. Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . All Fighters With Finishes Collect $50K", Professional MMA record for Edmen Shahbazyan, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Edmen_Shahbazyan&oldid=1131531489, This page was last edited on 4 January 2023, at 15:20. He is mostly just thankful that hell get a chance to set things right and remind the world that hes still a prospect worth watching. Take a look inside the fight with. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. @DerekBrunson & @EdmenShahbazyan move to the main event of the August 1st event. Shahbazyan's goal remains. 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