Nick Diaz. The latest in a string of finishes on the UFC 282 preliminary card saw the successful return of Edmen Shahbazyan, against middleweight Dalcha Lungiambula. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. Edmen Shahbazyan has a strange physique. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. Im not taking that lightly.. Lungiambula has the power, but he does not have the grappling of the likes of Brunson, Hermansson and Imavov. 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. Add links. Imavov, a main training partner of former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane, has won three fights in a row. He stayed a little more composed than I expected him to. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. [27], Shahbazyan face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. 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. If I got this sooner, it would have been a lot better. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. Ive got lots of time. 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. Looks like an alien . 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 making, his love for combat sports began by watching Anderson Silva light Great comeback performance from Edmen. Francis Ngannou explains how his relationship with UFC President Dana White became so rocky. Now that I have all this opportunity in front of me, living in Vegas and living on my own, its so good for me. The Edmen youre about to see, I feel so much better its crazy. Shahbazyan also attended the same gym. By the second round, the setups were coming. pic.twitter.com/zCEmc3aQZH. I dont have anything against her, respect from my end. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. His performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC. [21], During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, an internationally unrecognized regime. Constantly working and improving, and once I start going to Xtreme [Couture] as well, Ill get all the good sparring there. [6] He won the fight by first-round knockout. I needed to change, Shahbazyan said. [30], Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles, The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale, "5 Things You Might Not Know About Edmen Shahbazyan", "Edmen Shahbazyan says there's 'no ill will' toward Ronda Rousey or Edmond Tarverdyan but 'a change was needed', "EXCLUSIVE: Leon Shahbazyan vs. Brok Weaver Set for Contender Series on June 18", "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream", "First-round wins by Glendale's Shahbazyan, Grigoryan highlight 'Burbank Beatdown', "Shahbazyan shines in 40-second win for UFC contract", "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan says takedowns were the name of the game at TUF 28 Finale", "Knockout! 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. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan at Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Monday, Oct 26, 2021. She would practice her painted armbars on him. Shahbazyan went pro in 2017. Given his age, there is still a very healthy chance that the two brothers could compete together in the UFC. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. AUGUST. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran . While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. 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. To hear more from Shahbazyan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. Learn more about Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Jan Jan Blachowicz when he weighed in for UFC 267. 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. 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. He was just a chubby kid who wanted to lose weight. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. I had to get away from that. 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. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. I dont have any problem. Five questions for UFC 268: Is Colby Covington the toughest challenge for Kamaru Usman? Going off my past two fights, I feel a change was definitely needed and it was long overdue, Shahbazyan said. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. I looked at my options to see where I can be that I feel I can unleash my full potential and I believe Vegas had the best thing. You dont do good once or a few times, theyre going to s*** on you, it is what it is. 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UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Shahbazyan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack Hermansson. Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. Rouseys promotion, One Fight Management, is the one that looks over Edmen. The outcome of my last few fights wouldnt have been the same. [8], Edmen was formerly managed by Ronda Rousey's One Fight Management. 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. Im just happy to be where Im at. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. His last win came against Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November 2019. 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. Getting work with them is amazing, and its pushing me to my limits for sure.. I played with Brad for five rounds. The 23-year-old headlined the show against Derek Brunson and suffered a third-round TKO loss. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. It was stressful, but Im happy things played out the way they did. [5] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament. Something went wrong. This was done in support after minor clashes took place in the area during that time. Arnold Allen reveals injury prevented him from accepting UFC 286 co-main event slot: It has been the story of my life. The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. Privacy. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. "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. 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. 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. Dec 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmen Shahbazyan (red gloves) fights Dalcha Lungiambula (blue gloves) during UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. Its definitely a new, fresh start for me, Shahbazyan said. 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. Imavov, however, had been headed in the opposite direction lately, winning two of his first three UFC fights to date. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. 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. 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 doesnt plan on competing again until the end of 2022 as he follows his managers edict that he needs to just focus on improving right now rather than obsessing over an opponent and a date when he will return to the UFC. The former UFC womens bantamweight champ, while talking to Dana White, said that Shahbazyan was her training partner when he was 15. | 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). His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter. 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. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. A middleweight scrap between Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson will headline the event. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Edmen Shahbazyan: Striker: 6' 2" 185 lbs: Dalcha Lungiambula: Boxing: 5' 8" 185 lbs 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. Im just blessed to be here right now.. UFC 282 (12/10/22) Shahbazyan stopped Dalcha Lungiambula via strikes at 4:41 of the second round . 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. It was definitely time for me. The injuries, however, couldnt stop him from reaching the CIF State Championships in 2015. Most importantly, theres a lot of bodies [at Xtreme Couture], Shahbazyan said. 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. is an avid reader with a love for sports in general and sporting history in I didnt know who he was until (my manager) told me. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. Sig. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN VS DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA PREDICTION Both fighters are at a crossroads here as a loss could easily send them out of the UFC. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Oops. [10], Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235. As a teenager, it wasn't uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of women's MMA, Ronda Roussey. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. Edmen Shahbazyan def. 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. "The Golden Boy" Edmen Shahbazyan joined the UFC at just 20-years-old, and quickly won his first four fights with the promotion. What titles have you held? It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). I am currently attending school and am still in the process of deciding my degree. Shahbazyan looked good for a round before the momentum swung towards Hermansson. Hes on the come-up. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? He continued . | Phot Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Do you have any heroes? [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. 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. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round Shahbazyan's goal remains. 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. UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Youre going to see Edmen 2.0, no doubt about it.. A little more than a year later . It means everything to me. Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. Its great. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. More languages Watch the . Harris. Something went wrong. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! Nassourdine Imavov is catching the eye of many as he rises through the UFC ranks. The California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. I feel free mentally, and physically its just been great.. Longest pre-UFC fight was 3:16. Youre constantly getting pushed and getting better each practice.. Go back and watch his lethal head-kick KO of Brad Tavares who went the distance. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. [9][3], Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. We started doing it more and fell in love with the sport. American mixed martial arts fighter. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. 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. UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt (also known as UFC Fight Night 188, UFC on ESPN+ 46 and UFC Vegas 27) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 22, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area . I have won at the PAL Tournament and the Desert Showdown (both amateur boxing competitions). Im going to pick up the momentum fight by fight, improve, and just climb up the rankings slowly. Jon Jones is about to end a three-year layoff in a new division. It was his second stoppage win since joining the UFC in late 2020. [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. One of the biggest testaments to Shahbazyans success is the fact that the divisional champ, Israel Adesanya, was impressed by his performance. Price : from 71.59 to 274.29 . As a teenager, it wasnt uncommon for him to train with one of the pioneers of womens MMA, Ronda Roussey. 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. Shortest fight was :14. Its a fighters life here. I love that he said that to me. Sports Trading Cards Toys & Collectibles. However, he lost his fight on Contender Series last year against Philip Rowe. Ahead of his fight with Derek Brunson, here are five things you must know about one of UFCs most promising future stars. Lee off UFC 264 card vs. Brady with rib injury. However, that doesnt make him the least experienced. 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 "The Golden Boy" ASSOCIATION Xtreme Couture CLASS Middleweight Wins 12 KO / TKO 10 83% SUBMISSIONS 1 8% DECISIONS 1 8% Losses 3 KO / TKO 2 67% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 1. I look at that kid eventually when he comes up Im sure Ill see him at some point, Adesanya added. Magomed Ankalaev | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC 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. 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 . When Edmen entered Glendale Fighting Club, he did so along with his elder brother, Leon Shehbazyan. 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. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) Round 2, 4:41. [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. 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. When Edmen Shahbazyan initially sat down with his new manager, he heard something for the first time in his career.
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