But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. I look at that kid eventually when he comes up Im sure Ill see him at some point, Adesanya added. When Edmen Shahbazyan initially sat down with his new manager, he heard something for the first time in his career. The Brazilian was pushing the audience to the edge of their seats with pin-point accuracy and lightning-fast counters. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. The outcome of my last few fights wouldnt have been the same. ", "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! Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). More languages TRAINING: Typically, I will train both morning and evenings. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Shahbazyan has dropped 2 of his last 3 by KO/TKO, including a 2nd-round TKO loss (elbows) against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 in Nov. 2021. 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. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. 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. 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. However, after just two years, he made a significant decision to transfer crosstown to Hoover High. 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. 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 . Great comeback performance from Edmen. Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/qC8mSnM4JD, I saw his fight, Adesanya said during an appearance on the JRE MME Show last year in November. He starched him in one round. 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. 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. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . Ahead of UFC Fight Night 217, relive Imavov vs. Shahbazyan in the video above. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. He most recently edged Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night 209 in September. [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. 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. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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. When and why did you start training for fighting? As far as my end, I dont have no ill will., A post shared by Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan). 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. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. 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. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round Edmen Shahbazyan was 6-0 when he got the opportunity to impress UFC president Dana White and earn himself a contract with the UFC. 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. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. 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. 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. If I got this sooner, it would have been a lot better. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. Its a fighters life here. 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. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. 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. [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 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. 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. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. His jabs have gotten tighter, his ground game has gotten more vicious, and his wrestling defense has tightened considerably. 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Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. It was stressful, but Im happy things played out the way they did. The elder Shahbazyan had a shot to earn a UFC contract similar to his younger brother. He stayed a little more composed than I expected him to. 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 A professional fighter himself, Leon competes at 170-pounds. Ronda went on Instagram live along with Dana White, to announce Shahbazyans next outing. One name that was missing from the Glendale. 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. I played with Brad for five rounds. 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. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. I respect that a lot from Ali.. We started doing it more and fell in love with the sport. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. Rishabh Singh is an MMA author at EssentiallySports since 2020. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Please enter a valid email and try again. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. Edmen "The Golden Boy" Shahbazyan is an Armenian-American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC middleweight division. 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 . Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. The shine might have come off Edmen Shahbazyan a little, after two straight losses in the UFC's middleweight division. Edmen Shahbazyan has a new home, and he's happy. The only reason for the move was that Hoover High had a wrestling program. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. Distance Hotel - Nanterre : 0.99 km. The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. His last win came against Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November 2019. 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. Shahbazyan trains out of Glendale Fighting Club under coach Edmond Tarverdyan, the longtime mentor of Rousey. While he previously stated there was no bad blood with his former team, Shahbazyan admits now that it was a necessary change to leave there and start somewhere new. The latest in a string of finishes on the UFC 282 preliminary card saw the successful return of Edmen Shahbazyan, against middleweight Dalcha Lungiambula. UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Shahbazyan's goal remains. 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. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. I had to get away from that. 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. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. 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. AUGUST. 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. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. When he isn't busy in his technical pursuits, he Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. "The Golden Boy" began training martial arts at the age of 9. 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