[14] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. I had to get away from that. No rush. Please check your email for a confirmation. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. 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. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 217. Sig. Oops. Hotel : Hilton Paris La Dfense. When Edmen Shahbazyan entered Glendale Fighting Club for the first time, Anderson Silva ruled the UFC middleweight division. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. 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. Despite a first-round knockout win over Antonio Jones on a Dana White Contender Series card in July 2018, that . [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. He won all three contests via stoppages in the very first round. Shahbazyan will. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. He starched him in one round. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan at Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Monday, Oct 26, 2021. [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. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . 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. Sign up for the 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. 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. Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan is an Armenian-American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Im young, Im going to improve.. 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. I started fighting at 16, so my only job was to go to school and then go to training. 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 Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. Nassourdine Imavov is catching the eye of many as he rises through the UFC ranks. [3][5] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. Background. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. His jabs have gotten tighter, his ground game has gotten more vicious, and his wrestling defense has tightened considerably. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. 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. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. 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. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. Knockdown Avg. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. Ive got lots of time. 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 . The last setback, coupled with a change in management, saw Shahbazyan relocate to Las Vegas, where he began training full-time with Xtreme Couture. MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes? 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. 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmen Shahbazyan (red gloves) fights Dalcha Lungiambula (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. 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. 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. Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network Watch the . Shahbazyan's takedown defense waned over the course of the final ten minutes, particularly in Round 3. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. Edmen Shahbazyan is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport of MMA today. I am currently attending school and am still in the process of deciding my degree. Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. 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. 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. Rouseys promotion, One Fight Management, is the one that looks over Edmen. Shahbazyan is 11-0 as a 22-year-old professional with 10 first-round finishes. 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. [28] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. 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. As of now, Edmen will have all the focus in the world upon defeating Derek Brunson this weekend. 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 . Shahbazyan was a training partner of Judo legend and MMA megastar Ronda Rousey in his younger. I dont have anything against her, respect from my end. 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. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. 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. 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