Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. It was his second stoppage win since joining the UFC in late 2020. UFC (@ufc) December 11, 2022 In the aftermath of his long-awaited rebound performance, Shahbazyan thanked the coaches who'd helped him bounce back. If the question is do I wish I was here sooner, yeah, I wish I was here sooner, Shahbazyan said. He continued . 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. Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. I had to get away from that. I needed to change, Shahbazyan said. I dont have any problem. 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. 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 Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. 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. 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. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round 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. I dont have anything against her, respect from my end. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmen Shahbazyan (red gloves) fights Dalcha Lungiambula (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. I got signed off The Contender [Series] when I was 20 and had my UFC debut 10 days after turning 21, 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. I didnt know who he was until (my manager) told me. Edmen Shahbazyan is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport of MMA today. Hes on the come-up. Im getting in better shape. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 217, relive Imavov vs. Shahbazyan in the video above. I started training at 10 years old and fell in love with fighting after my first grappling competition. 96.1k Followers, 335 Following, 280 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan) Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. As far as my end, I dont have no ill will., A post shared by Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan). Origin of nickname: It was given by my Coach Edmond after winning the Desert Showdown in amateur boxing.. He won all three contests via stoppages in the very first round. I am currently attending school and am still in the process of deciding my degree. 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. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". The only common string between the UFC records of the two fighters is Shahbazyans last opponent Brad Tavares. 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. 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. 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. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. UFC takeaways -- Carla Esparza should be Rose Namajunas' next challenger, UFC 262 Real or Not: Beware Charles Oliveira's striking; Tony Ferguson's title quest at stake, Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under 25: Crute, Shahbazyan vie for No. Shahbazyan will. Five questions for UFC 268: Is Colby Covington the toughest challenge for Kamaru Usman? 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. As of November 18, 2019, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings. When Edmen Shahbazyan initially sat down with his new manager, he heard something for the first time in his career. [29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Looks like an alien . The Brazilian was pushing the audience to the edge of their seats with pin-point accuracy and lightning-fast counters. His last win came against Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November 2019. It was time. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. 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. 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. Knockdown Avg. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 217. View all Jobs in Nanterre, le-de-France at HELPLINE. Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. Rouseys promotion, One Fight Management, is the one that looks over Edmen. Jan Jan Blachowicz when he weighed in for UFC 267. Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. Edmen Shahbazyan was 6-0 when he got the opportunity to impress UFC president Dana White and earn himself a contract with the UFC. 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. 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. 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. 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. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. The No. [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. It could have been done sooner but now Im just happy to be here and get the new work in. The blueprint to beating Shahbazyan is out muscling him and wrestling him for three rounds. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. I can concentrate on training. UFC 282 staff picks and predictions: Darren Till in trouble. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN VS DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA PREDICTION Both fighters are at a crossroads here as a loss could easily send them out of the UFC. What type of fighter is Edmen shahbazyan? EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Its a fighters life here. 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. Shahbazyan is 11-0 as a 22-year-old professional with 10 first-round finishes. Take a look inside the fight with. When he isn't busy in his technical pursuits, he [27], Shahbazyan face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? Watch the . 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. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Im not taking that lightly.. A little more than a year later . Im just blessed to be here right now.. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. By the second round, the setups were coming. 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. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. [21], During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, an internationally unrecognized regime. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Privacy. "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. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan is an Armenian-American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Price : from 71.59 to 274.29 . Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. Oops. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Nick Diaz. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. Im going to pick up the momentum fight by fight, improve, and just climb up the rankings slowly. [6] He won the fight by first-round knockout. 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. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan Knows What Hes Capable Of Accomplishing. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr 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 . 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. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. A professional fighter himself, Leon competes at 170-pounds. Shahbazyan faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.. His jabs have gotten tighter, his ground game has gotten more vicious, and his wrestling defense has tightened considerably. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. [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! 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. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. I have won at the PAL Tournament and the Desert Showdown (both amateur boxing competitions). [14] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. . Take a look inside the fight with. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. 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. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . 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. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. [6] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated. After a successful run at Fight Island, the UFC will continue its operations at the Apex Center in Las Vegas. 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 . 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. One of the biggest testaments to Shahbazyans success is the fact that the divisional champ, Israel Adesanya, was impressed by his performance. Page 1 of 2 1 2 . 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. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. [7], Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. He just wants me to get work and improve and just get better. AUGUST. Ronda went on Instagram live along with Dana White, to announce Shahbazyans next outing. What was your job before you started fighting? Getting work with them is amazing, and its pushing me to my limits for sure.. Despite a first-round knockout win over Antonio Jones on a Dana White Contender Series card in July 2018, that . He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. Result: Edmen Shahbazyan def. 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. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/qC8mSnM4JD, I saw his fight, Adesanya said during an appearance on the JRE MME Show last year in November. Edmen Shahbazyan details split from former manager Ronda Rousey. 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. "The Golden Boy" began training martial arts at the age of 9. 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. The last setback, coupled with a change in management, saw Shahbazyan relocate to Las Vegas, where he began training full-time with Xtreme Couture. 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. Shortest fight was :14. It was stressful, but Im happy things played out the way they did. ). Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Ive got lots of time. 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. 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. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. Do you have any heroes? Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. 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. Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. Shahbazyan went pro in 2017. As difficult as it was to lose three fights in a row, Shahbazyan expresses no regrets about accepting any of those matchups, because thats what led to changes hes made in recent months. Sig. I respect that a lot from Ali.. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicked off tonight's UFC Vegas 27 main card. 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. When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. Contact : 19 Rue Salvador Allende 92000 Nanterre. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. It means everything to me. Right now, Im surrounded by high level guys, and its all UFC fighters, high-level MMA fighters next to me. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. 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. Those deficiencies showed in his past few fights, where he struggled at times, particularly in grappling exchanges with Brunson and Jack Hermansson. The elder Shahbazyan had a shot to earn a UFC contract similar to his younger brother. The shine might have come off Edmen Shahbazyan a little, after two straight losses in the UFC's middleweight division. This stylish hotel Hilton Paris La Dfense benefits from a privileged location, a 7-minute drive, or 1 metro stop, from Avenue des Champs lyses. Shahbazyan looked good for a round before the momentum swung towards Hermansson. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. You guys will see. 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. | 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). This was done in support after minor clashes took place in the area during that time. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Edmen Shahbazyan def. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . 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. 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. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. When Edmen Shahbazyan first fought in the UFC, he was 10 days past his 21st birthday. Sports Trading Cards Toys & Collectibles. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. One name that was missing from the Glendale. 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. His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. But the youngster still had plenty of upside as did UFC 268 opponent Nassourdine Imavov. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. Going off my past two fights, I feel a change was definitely needed and it was long overdue, Shahbazyan said. 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. 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. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. The former UFC womens bantamweight champ, while talking to Dana White, said that Shahbazyan was her training partner when he was 15. I have not talked [to them] since I left. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. Hannibal Lector and Kenny . The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. 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. The MMA community, you know how they are. 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. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. 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. I look at that kid eventually when he comes up Im sure Ill see him at some point, Adesanya added. ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020 #1. The 22-year-old Shahbazyan (11-1) had won all four of his UFC fights coming in, including the previous three via first-round finish. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. According to Shahbazyan, the relationship he shared with his former gym eventually deteriorated to the point where he felt it necessary to move on. 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 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. 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. 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Then I rewatched his fight. Something went wrong. However, after just two years, he made a significant decision to transfer crosstown to Hoover High. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. When Edmen Shahbazyan entered Glendale Fighting Club for the first time, Anderson Silva ruled the UFC middleweight division. 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. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. 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. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. facebook; twitter; linkedin; pinterest; Amanda ribas edmen shahbazyan green lot auto ufc prizm 2022 2022 Panini Select UFC Checklist, Hobby Box Info, Release Date,UFC Sports Cards ,2022 Panini Prizm UFC - MMA Card Checklist - Checklistcenter.com,2021 Panini Prizm UFC - MMA Card Checklists - Checklistcenter.com,2021 Panini Prizm UFC Checklist, Hobby Box . 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). End, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan was expected to Krzysztof! Stephen R. 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