UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan spars with Guilherme 'Bomba' Vasconcelos on . Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. Then I rewatched his fight. A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicked off tonight's UFC Vegas 27 main card. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! 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. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. I got signed off The Contender [Series] when I was 20 and had my UFC debut 10 days after turning 21, Shahbazyan said. 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 . The former UFC womens bantamweight champ, while talking to Dana White, said that Shahbazyan was her training partner when he was 15. 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. [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. Everything happens for a reason. Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. Do you have any interest in watching Power Slap? Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. It was definitely time for me. 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. [27], Shahbazyan face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. Im away from distractions. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. 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. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get 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. [14] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in Its great. [7], Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. 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. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. Ahead of his fight with Derek Brunson, here are five things you must know about one of UFCs most promising future stars. Ronda went on Instagram live along with Dana White, to announce Shahbazyans next outing. [12] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. 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. #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/qC8mSnM4JD, I saw his fight, Adesanya said during an appearance on the JRE MME Show last year in November. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. The Brazilian was pushing the audience to the edge of their seats with pin-point accuracy and lightning-fast counters. 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. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. As of November 18, 2019, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Origin of nickname: It was given by my Coach Edmond after winning the Desert Showdown in amateur boxing.. I look at that kid eventually when he comes up Im sure Ill see him at some point, Adesanya added. It was time. Imavov, a main training partner of former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, has won three fights in a row. Then undefeated at 11-0, Shahbazyan was hyped as the next big . MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran . Please enter a valid email and try again. From my end, I have a good relationship [with them]. Something went wrong. The only reason for the move was that Hoover High had a wrestling program. [16], Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. 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. | Phot Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images 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. 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The No. 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). If I got this sooner, it would have been a lot better. This is a good fight for him but don't throw him to the wolves again 291 Wayf4rer 25 days ago This is how he was on his comeup too. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Podcast Republic is one of the most popular podcast platforms on the world serving 1M+ podcasts and 500M+ episodes worldwide. 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. Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas. He won the fight via split decision. 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As of now, Edmen will have all the focus in the world upon defeating Derek Brunson this weekend. The MMA community, you know how they are. Im just happy to be where Im at. In fact, Tarverdyan and Rousey teamed up to guide Shahbazyans career while working with them as coach and manager. When Edmen Shahbazyan initially sat down with his new manager, he heard something for the first time in his career. [6] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated. 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 . Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Shahbazyan got beat by Hermansson and Tarverdyn. You dont do good once or a few times, theyre going to s*** on you, it is what it is. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. 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. Search, apply or sign up for job alerts at HELPLINE Talent Network Distance Hotel - Nanterre : 0.99 km. What was your job before you started fighting? 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. 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. Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. [9][3], Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart. It was his second stoppage win since joining the UFC in late 2020. Arnold Allen will once again miss out on a big opportunity after an injury forced him to turn down an offered co-main event slot at the upcoming UFC 286 card in London. Five questions for UFC 268: Is Colby Covington the toughest challenge for Kamaru Usman? When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. 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. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. 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. UFC 282 staff picks and predictions: Darren Till in trouble. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. As far as my end, I dont have no ill will., A post shared by Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan). The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. I played with Brad for five rounds. Great comeback performance from Edmen. Its a fighters life here. [20] Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. Sports Trading Cards Toys & Collectibles. 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. [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 faces Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268 on Nov. 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. 9-ranked Shahbazyan fell to 11-1 in his career and will likely slip slightly in the middleweight rankings as he continues to pursue UFC legend Jon Jones' record of becoming the youngest. . Most importantly, theres a lot of bodies [at Xtreme Couture], Shahbazyan said. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. Edmen is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. However, after just two years, he made a significant decision to transfer crosstown to Hoover High. Result: Edmen Shahbazyan def. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. I love that he said that to me. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He most recently edged Joaquin. Freshman AJ Reinertson scored a game-high 26 points and the St. Thomas Aquinas boys basketball team rolled to a 73-52 win over Somersworth on Tuesday in a Division III contest. Edmens head coach, Edmond Tarverdyan, praises his protege for not getting caught up with the hype. Hannibal Lector and Kenny . Fallen Rib Ya know lot of things of MMA fighters I . Right now, Im surrounded by high level guys, and its all UFC fighters, high-level MMA fighters next to me. [17] However it was announced on February 20 that the bout had been rescheduled and would take place on April 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. 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. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . 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