He has concave chest, its pretty common i have it too but not to his degree, majority of the time is only an esthetic problems but in some cases it can cause breathing difficulties, Well unfortunately that could mean he might not have the cardio for a championship fight. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. Yes, you read that correctly. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. After a successful run at Fight Island, the UFC will continue its operations at the Apex Center in Las Vegas. Those are the two main things I feel I needed work with and its happening here. Shahbazyan. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan at Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Monday, Oct 26, 2021. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN VS DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA PREDICTION Both fighters are at a crossroads here as a loss could easily send them out of the UFC. Hotel : Hilton Paris La Dfense. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). 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 His last win came against Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November 2019. 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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. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. Go back and watch his lethal head-kick KO of Brad Tavares who went the distance. 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. Price : from 71.59 to 274.29 . 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. Its definitely a new, fresh start for me, Shahbazyan said. 9. guzzinho 2 yr. ago. Hannibal Lector and Kenny . EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Thats one of the other reasons that I got away from there. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. Result: Edmen Shahbazyan def. 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. 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. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. Shahbazyan is often described as a new brand of a mixed martial artist who has trained specifically for the sport. 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. We started doing it more and fell in love with the sport. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. The outcome of my last few fights wouldnt have been the same. Privacy. 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. With his fight scheduled against Dalcha Lugiambula on Saturday, Shabhazyan isnt putting any expectations on himself or his performance, other than wanting to go out there and win. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 217, relive Imavov vs. Shahbazyan in the video above. But its life, it happens. [14] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares. Sig. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. I had to get away from that. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. He won all three contests via stoppages in the very first round. 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. UFC 282: Blachowicz-Ankalaev ends in a draw, Paddy 'The Baddy' stays unbeaten, The future is this Saturday: Six (possible) stars in the making at UFC 282. Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. This is in sharp contrast to fighters like Ronda who were already trained in one discipline before taking up MMA. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. Great comeback performance from Edmen. One name that was missing from the Glendale. 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 . Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. Edmen started training in martial arts at the age of 9 and . The No. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr It means everything to me. Jan Jan Blachowicz when he weighed in for UFC 267. Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. I started fighting at 16, so my only job was to go to school and then go to training. He stayed a little more composed than I expected him to. A Dana White Contender Series product, Shahbazyan fought thrice last year. 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. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. Im just happy to be where Im at. 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. It was his second stoppage win since joining the UFC in late 2020. ", "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. I look at that kid eventually when he comes up Im sure Ill see him at some point, Adesanya added. 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. But the youngster still had plenty of upside as did UFC 268 opponent Nassourdine Imavov. Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes? It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. [21], During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, an internationally unrecognized regime. 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. And what happens if someone lands a really hard knee or punch to his rib, seems like it could easily break, Not really, its only a problem when its really bad, his chest is actually not that crazy, Intresting, i have it too and i'm naturally a very good swimmer, maybe it helps somehow. 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. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-free-fight-nassourdine-imavov-stops-edmen-shahbazyan-with-nasty-elbows, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. [9][3], Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. 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. Edmen could've countered the left hand a few times and he had the timing but he didn't pull the trigger. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. Shortest fight was :14. The only times Edmen did good on the ground is when Jack took risks to improve position. Then I rewatched his fight. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. American mixed martial arts fighter. Despite a first-round knockout win over Antonio Jones on a Dana White Contender Series card in July 2018, that . Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. When he trained with his old team, Shahbazyan said he often was the top dog in the room. Do you have any heroes? Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. 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. 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. 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. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Edmen Shahbazyan: Striker: 6' 2" 185 lbs: Dalcha Lungiambula: Boxing: 5' 8" 185 lbs The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. He's been training since the age of 12, and in his teens, worked as a training partner for Ronda Rousey. Nick Diaz. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. 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. One of the biggest testaments to Shahbazyans success is the fact that the divisional champ, Israel Adesanya, was impressed by his performance. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. Most importantly, theres a lot of bodies [at Xtreme Couture], Shahbazyan said. All respect cause I respect what theyve done for me but on my end, Im good., I havent talked to [Ronda] in say a few months. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. [20] Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. According to Shahbazyan, the relationship he shared with his former gym eventually deteriorated to the point where he felt it necessary to move on. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. The elder Shahbazyan had a shot to earn a UFC contract similar to his younger brother. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". Add links. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. 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. In fact, Tarverdyan and Rousey teamed up to guide Shahbazyans career while working with them as coach and manager. 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. His second stoppage win since joining the UFC over a new division off his first in... To go to school and then go to school and then go training... 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