The only common string between the UFC records of the two fighters is Shahbazyans last opponent Brad Tavares. MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. 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. 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. the making, his love for combat sports began by watching Anderson Silva light UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. I didnt know who he was until (my manager) told me. It was time. [7], Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series. The blueprint to beating Shahbazyan is out muscling him and wrestling him for three rounds. 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. Privacy. 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. No rush. 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. You dont do good once or a few times, theyre going to s*** on you, it is what it is. I dont have any problem. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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 "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. One name that was missing from the Glendale. This is in sharp contrast to fighters like Ronda who were already trained in one discipline before taking up MMA. Sign up for the UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. Oops. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. Ahead of UFC 283, the four men involved in the title fights went face-to-face with their respective opponents Wednesday following media availability. Since then, Leon has not competed professionally. Shortest fight was :14. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. Do you have any interest in watching Power Slap? After a successful run at Fight Island, the UFC will continue its operations at the Apex Center in Las Vegas. It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. 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 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. Shahbazyan still has a long way to go before he gets near UFC gold. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. 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). While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. To hear more from Shahbazyan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. 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. Everything happens for a reason. [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. Shahbazyan trains out of Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, the longtime mentor of Rousey. 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 I was, I was a fat kid. Hotel : Hilton Paris La Dfense. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). I had to get away from that. . 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. [24] He lost the bout via unanimous decision after being dominated by Hermansson's grappling in rounds 2 and 3. [12] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. This was done in support after minor clashes took place in the area during that time. Watch the . Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. 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. He won the fight via split decision. When UFC fighter Edmen Shahbazyan went on a three-fight losing streak, after being touted as one of the sport's next prospects . [27], Shahbazyan face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. 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. A professional fighter himself, Leon competes at 170-pounds. Edmen Shahbazyan is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport of MMA today. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. Ive got lots of time. Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . McKee to Exclusive, Multi-Year Contract, Bellator 290 Lineup Official for Feb. 4, Includes Mowry-Isaev & Darrion Caldwell, PFL Launches 2023 Europe Tournament Season, Finals Set for Dec. 8, PFL Signs Saudi Arabian Featherweight Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Lightweight Slate Set for 2023 PFL Challenger Series Event on Feb. 17, Jake Paul Signs With PFL, Buys Minority Stake to Start PPV Super Fight Division, PFL Sets Heavyweight Lineup for 2023 Challenger Series Card, Chingiz Allazov Claims Kickboxing Gold at One on Prime Video 6 With Nasty KO, Arjan Bhullar-Anatoliy Malykhin Title Unification Bout Set for One on Prime Video 8, One Championship Atomweight Victoria Lee Dead at 18, Demetrious Johnson-Adriano Moraes Trilogy to Headline Ones U.S. Now that I have all this opportunity in front of me, living in Vegas and living on my own, its so good for me. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. I got signed off The Contender [Series] when I was 20 and had my UFC debut 10 days after turning 21, Shahbazyan said. Lungiambula has the power, but he does not have the grappling of the likes of Brunson, Hermansson and Imavov. Shahbazyan. I am currently attending school and am still in the process of deciding my degree. Result: Edmen Shahbazyan def. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. In fact, Tarverdyan and Rousey teamed up to guide Shahbazyans career while working with them as coach and manager. 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. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Nassourdine Imavov is catching the eye of many as he rises through the UFC ranks. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. 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. [29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41 Updated records: Shahbazyan (12-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC), Lungiambula (11-6 MMA, 2-5 UFC) Key stat: Shahbazyan has 11 of his 12 career wins by stoppage. Shahbazyan will. I love that he said that to me. 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. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. Hermansson could've probably done that in round 2 as well, if he didn't try to get to mount or the back. 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. But its life, it happens. Those are the two main things I feel I needed work with and its happening here. More languages . 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. Podcast Republic is one of the most popular podcast platforms on the world serving 1M+ podcasts and 500M+ episodes worldwide. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. Harris. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Shahbazyan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack Hermansson. Edmen Shahbazyan Is Making Some BIG ChangesIf you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more MMA videos like this!Webs. 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