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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports, The game plan, for the most part, was to keep it striking. Shahbazyan is 11-0 as a 22-year-old professional with 10 first-round finishes. The rescheduled bout between Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan is set to kick off the main card of the UFC Fight Night headlined by Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt this weekend.. Initally set for . Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ImmigrantMentality, Jul 27, 2020. He kept the bout standing and peppered his opponent with consistent jabs. UFC 268 (11/6/21) Shahbazyan was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via strikes at 4:42 of the second round. 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. 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. With a fresh start in Las Vegas, Shahbazyan is already feeling better than ever but hes still nowhere close to where he wants to be long term. 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. Str. Francis Ngannou details his negotiations with the UFC over a new deal and responds to Dana Whites claims about him. I guess toward the end, just not seeing eye to eye with coaches, Shahbazyan said. For a fight with Adesanya, he will have to hope that the Kiwi stays at the top while he gets there. One name that was missing from the Glendale. Edmen Shahbazyan defeats Darren Stewart via 3 Round Decision Shahbazyan Decision Round 3. Im glad I took that time off, and moving to Vegas., Im going to enjoy Christmas my favorite holiday and then the new year, and then well see. 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. UFC 282 Gambling Preview: Will Magomed Ankalaev usher in new era of light heavyweight division? Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records. [6] He won the fight by first-round knockout. Shahbazyan had started his career 11-0 with 9. A little more than a year later . More languages #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/qC8mSnM4JD, I saw his fight, Adesanya said during an appearance on the JRE MME Show last year in November. Shahbazyan started his professional MMA career 11-0 with plenty of hype. Edmen enrolled in Glendale High School. I look at my last few fights and a change was needed so this was the best choice.. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Edmen Shahbazyan continued his undefeated streak (11-0) with a massive head kick knockout of Brad Tavares at UFC 244 in November. Imavov, however, had been headed in the opposite direction lately, winning two of his first three UFC fights to date. 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. Great comeback performance from Edmen. Of course the gyms, the high level partners to work with. 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Thats what makes the MMA fans cool, too and unique. Since then, Leon has not competed professionally. Regardless, his move didnt exactly pay off as he missed his entire junior season and most of his senior season due to injuries. While Adesanya defeated Tavares by a unanimous decision, it took Shahbazyan less than half-a-round to get the job done. Im getting in better shape. 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. What titles have you held? . Im young, Im going to improve.. At UFC Fight Night 216, Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier. 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. His sternum is sunk in and his rib cage is sticking out on the bottom. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN VS DALCHA LUNGIAMBULA PREDICTION Both fighters are at a crossroads here as a loss could easily send them out of the UFC. Sandwiched between Fight Island and UFC 252 is UFC on ESPN+ 31. Im already feeling good, Shahbazyan said. He starched him in one round. UFC 282 staff picks and predictions: Darren Till in trouble. However, that doesn't make him the least experienced. 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. Matt Brown: Francis Ngannou isnt scared of anyone but Dana White knows a lot of people will buy into anything he says. Five questions for UFC 268: Is Colby Covington the toughest challenge for Kamaru Usman? Then I rewatched his fight. 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 . It means everything to me. MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 283 main event title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. 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. It could have been done sooner but now Im just happy to be here and get the new work in. UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream, The education of Edmen Shahbazyan continues at UFC 244. I respect that a lot from Ali.. Rishabh Singh is an MMA author at EssentiallySports since 2020. Strickland will headline the first event of 2023, as he did the final one of 2022. I played with Brad for five rounds. Its definitely a new, fresh start for me, Shahbazyan said. Lungiambula has the power, but he does not have the grappling of the likes of Brunson, Hermansson and Imavov. Privacy. While that allowed him to showcase his dominance, he didnt necessarily have the complimentary pieces to force him to get better. 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. No, butI look up to those who work hard and are determined to be successful in anything they do. Morning Report: Jon Jones wanted Stipe Miocic fight more than Francis Ngannou: I was really bummed it didnt happen. Rousey alluded to Shahbazyan as her throwing dummy while they were at the gym. Definitely next year, Ill try to be a little more active, being I took 13 months off.. The 24-year old has amassed a professional record of 7-2, with most of his fights happening under the banner of CFX and Gladiators Challenge. [13], Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. Ranks in any martial arts styles:Black belt in Shotokan Karate, Favorite grappling technique:Armbar and guillotine. Its great. Shahbazyan will. Please check your email for a confirmation. [26] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two. Go behind the scenes at UFC 283 in Brazil with the third episode of "Embedded," featuring former champ Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill. Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who snapped a three-fight skid for his first win in more than three years. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently 11-1 as a pro and coming off his first career loss last August. 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 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. [5], Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017 at CXF 6. 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. 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. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). By the second round, the setups were coming. [25], Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268. Theres a lot of good guys out here and constantly coming in because of having fights. It will consist of strength and conditioning and roadwork and then either striking or grappling (jiu-jitsu / wrestling). 3,263 Likes Received: 1,408 Location: Send me. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 60 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout. 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. Having learned the armbar from someone who has made the most use of it makes it a potent weapon in Shahbazyans arsenal. It has been my dream since I was a kid to fight in the UFC and be a champion. Wow! But its life, it happens. 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). Looked fairly tentative until he landed one good one and then he swarms. 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. [15] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round. The former Olympic bronze medalist trained at the Glendale Fighting Club in Los Angeles. Right now, Im surrounded by high level guys, and its all UFC fighters, high-level MMA fighters next to me. AUGUST. The only reason for the move was that Hoover High had a wrestling program. EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN IS FOR REAL! 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. 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. Podcast Republic is one of the most popular podcast platforms on the world serving 1M+ podcasts and 500M+ episodes worldwide. Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. But losses to Derek Brunson, Jack Hermansson and Imavov have forced "The Golden Boy" out of the UFC top 15 in the . 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