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. For my last fight, which was a year ago, its crazy how much I feel Ive gotten better. That luster got knocked off rather dramatically in his past three fights, however, with the 25-year-old middleweight suffering a trio of losses, including a pair of knockouts in fights against Derek Brunson and Nassourdine Imavov. 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. [23] However, for unknown reasons the bout was postponed and took place at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt on May 22, 2021. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. 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. By the second round, the setups were coming. One name that was missing from the Glendale. 96.1k Followers, 335 Following, 280 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan) Edmen Shahbazyan went on quite a journey over the last three years. The former UFC womens bantamweight champ, while talking to Dana White, said that Shahbazyan was her training partner when he was 15. 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). The MMA community, you know how they are. 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. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. ", "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 California native had been considered one of the top blue-chippers on the UFC roster. Take a look inside the fight with. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. 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. 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. Perhaps a rib injury for Tyr UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Shahbazyan was stopped by Derek Brunson via strikes at :26 of the third round MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. 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. It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. 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 started fighting at 16, so my only job was to go to school and then go to training. The No. Shahbazyan looked good for a round before the momentum swung towards Hermansson. Francis Ngannou details breakdown with Dana White, says Whites ego accusation an excuse. UFC middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan at Glendale Fighting Club in Glendale, Monday, Oct 26, 2021. Now, the former Contender Series winner has plenty of people to ensure hes constantly getting the necessary work to improve, and he expects that will show in the results of his future fights. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. Imavov is scheduled to take on short-notice replacement Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturdays UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas. Shahbazyan was a training partner of Judo legend and MMA megastar Ronda Rousey in his younger. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Shahbazyan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jack Hermansson. We started competing, and from there on, the rest is history.. Ive got lots of time. She would practice her painted armbars on him. 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. Jan Jan Blachowicz when he weighed in for UFC 267. The elder Shahbazyan had a shot to earn a UFC contract similar to his younger brother. Nassourdine Imavov is catching the eye of many as he rises through the UFC ranks. Edmen Shahbazyan is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the sport of MMA today. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. An engineer in Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. | 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 performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC. I played with Brad for five rounds. The undefeated Shahbazyan is an exciting prospect that holds a lot of promise for the future. 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. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. The only common string between the UFC records of the two fighters is Shahbazyans last opponent Brad Tavares. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC Fight Night 217. TRAINING: Typically, I will train both morning and evenings. Sadly, Lungiambula is in the same boat and likely fighting for his job while riding a three-fight skid of his own. View all Jobs in Nanterre, le-de-France at HELPLINE. Once hailed as the future of the middleweight division, the 25-year-old Contender Series veteran . [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. Harris. This was done in support after minor clashes took place in the area during that time. While Edmen dealt away with the chubby part, the shy aspect is still a part of his personality. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Add links. Origin of nickname: It was given by my Coach Edmond after winning the Desert Showdown in amateur boxing.. However, after just two years, he made a significant decision to transfer crosstown to Hoover High. [22], Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262. Hannibal Lector and Kenny . It was definitely time for me. 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. Looked fairly tentative until he landed one good one and then he swarms. 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. [11], Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019 at UFC 239. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. 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. No rush. 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. Watch the . What type of fighter is Edmen shahbazyan? Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. [27], Shahbazyan face Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. 9. guzzinho 2 yr. ago. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. The rising UFC middleweight has been picking up steam in recent years, and that includes his showing against Edmen Shahbazyan back at UFC 268 in late 2021. Background. He most recently edged Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night 209 in September. The blueprint to beating Shahbazyan is out muscling him and wrestling him for three rounds. From my end, I have a good relationship [with them]. 1, Brunson stops Shahbazyan by third-round TKO, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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