Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? 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. Shahbazyan faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.. What was your job before you started fighting? 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. As of November 18, 2019, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings. 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. From my end, I have a good relationship [with them]. I love that he said that to me. Shahbazyan looked good for a round before the momentum swung towards Hermansson. Edmen Shahbazyan def. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC I started training at 10 years old and fell in love with fighting after my first grappling competition. Its great. 9. guzzinho 2 yr. ago. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. Those are the two main things I feel I needed work with and its happening here. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan was 6-0 when he got the opportunity to impress UFC president Dana White and earn himself a contract with the UFC. 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. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. Those deficiencies showed in his past few fights, where he struggled at times, particularly in grappling exchanges with Brunson and Jack Hermansson. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. Now that I have all this opportunity in front of me, living in Vegas and living on my own, its so good for me. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. He stayed a little more composed than I expected him to. Im not taking that lightly.. Ahead of his fight with Derek Brunson, here are five things you must know about one of UFCs most promising future stars. 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). Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes? 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. @EdmenShahbazyan stops Tavares in round 1! UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . 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 . His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. He starched him in one round. Shortest fight was :14. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . Rishabh Singh is an MMA author at EssentiallySports since 2020. Do you have any interest in watching Power Slap? 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. | 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). 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. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . (You must log in or sign up to reply here. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. 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. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/qC8mSnM4JD, I saw his fight, Adesanya said during an appearance on the JRE MME Show last year in November. What titles have you held? 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. 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. 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. However, for the ten-year-old Edmen, the eventual goal was not even remotely close to chasing the title that Silva had. 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. He continued . [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. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. UFC (@ufc) December 11, 2022 In the aftermath of his long-awaited rebound performance, Shahbazyan thanked the coaches who'd helped him bounce back. 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. No rush. But the youngster still had plenty of upside as did UFC 268 opponent Nassourdine Imavov. 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. Im getting in better shape. 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 . But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. 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. 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. He most recently edged Joaquin. 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[15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. I really tried to go and improve myself mentally, physically, technically everywhere in the game. As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. Please check your email for a confirmation. [6] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020 #1. [9][3], Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart. ", "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! 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. 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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. 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. Shahbazyan went pro in 2017. Most importantly, theres a lot of bodies [at Xtreme Couture], Shahbazyan said. 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. Thats one of the other reasons that I got away from there. 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