Edmen Shahbazyan

Edmen Shahbazyan
Shahbazyan interviewed at UFC 244 in 2019
Born (1997-11-20) November 20, 1997
Glendale, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Golden Boy
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.[2]
TeamGlendale Fighting Club (until 2022)[3][2]
Xtreme Couture (2022–present)[2]
Black Kobra Striking Systems (2022–present)[4]
TrainerEdmond Tarverdyan (until 2022)[3][2]
RankBlack belt in Shotokan Karate[1]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout13
By submission1
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Edmen Shahbazyan fights out of Glendale, California. His older brother, Leon, is also a professional fighter.[5] 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.[2][6] As a teenager, he served as a training partner for Ronda Rousey.[7] Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated.[6] During his time in Hoover High, he wrestled and reached the CIF State Wrestling Championship tournament.[6] Shahbazyan is of Armenian descent and has prominently displayed his heritage and support for Armenia.[8][9][10]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25, 2017, at CXF 6. He faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round. Edmen continued fighting for mixed martial arts promotions in California and compiled a 6–0 record, winning all fights by first-round knockout.[11]

Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series. Edmen faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round. His performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC.[12]

Edmen was formerly managed by Ronda Rousey's One Fight Management.[13][2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart. He won the fight via split decision.[14]

Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235.[7] He won the fight by first-round knockout.[15]

Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239.[16] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[17]

Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244.[18] However, Jotko withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brad Tavares.[19] After initially knocking Tavares down via a punch, Shahbazyan won the fight via a head kick KO in the first round.[20]

Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248.[21] 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. Harris.[22] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed[23] and eventually scheduled for August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 173.[24] Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[25]

During the walkout Shahbazyan carried a flag of Nagorno-Karabakh. This was done in support after warfare and subsequent ethnic cleansing took place in the area during that time. After the bout, the Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Aghayev sent a protest regarding the incident to the UFC. As an outcome Shahbazyan apologized to the UFC for breaking the rules and causing controversy, and also lost his Reebok sponsor money.[26]

Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[27] However, for unknown reasons the bout was postponed and took place at UFC Fight Night 188 on May 22, 2021.[28] He lost the bout via unanimous decision after being dominated by Hermansson's grappling in rounds 2 and 3.[29]

Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[30] He lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two.[31]

Shahbazyan faced Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[32] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[33] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[34]

Shahbazyan faced Anthony Hernandez on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.[35] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[36]

Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Duško Todorović on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.[37] However, Todorović pulled out due to a serious knee injury and was replaced by A.J. Dobson.[38][39] Shahbazyan won the fight by knockout at the end of the first round.[40]

Shahbazyan faced Gerald Meerschaert on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.[41] After landing a body blow and repeated ground strikes, he lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the second round.[42]

Shahbazyan faced Dylan Budka on February 15, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.[43] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[44] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[45]

Shahbazyan faced Andre Petroski on June 14, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 69.[46] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[47]

Shahbazyan faced André Muniz on October 4, 2025 at UFC 320.[48] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[49]

Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jun Yong Park on April 4, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 272.[50] However, Park had to withdraw due to an injury, so the bout was scrapped.[51]

Shahbazyan faced Brendan Allen on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278.[52] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[53] This fight earned him his first $100,000 Fight of the Night award.[54]

Shahbazyan is scheduled to face Brunno Ferreira on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331.[55]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 16 wins 6 losses
By knockout 13 3
By submission 1 1
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–6 Brendan Allen Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim June 6, 2026 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 16–5 André Muniz KO (punches and elbows) UFC 320 October 4, 2025 1 4:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–5 Andre Petroski Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley June 14, 2025 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 14–5 Dylan Budka TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues February 15, 2025 1 1:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 13–5 Gerald Meerschaert Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho August 24, 2024 2 4:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4 A.J. Dobson KO (elbows and punches) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas March 23, 2024 1 4:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–4 Anthony Hernandez TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill May 20, 2023 3 1:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Dalcha Lungiambula TKO (punches) UFC 282 December 10, 2022 2 4:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–3 Nassourdine Imavov TKO (elbows) UFC 268 November 6, 2021 2 4:42 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 11–2 Jack Hermansson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–1 Derek Brunson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 2020 3 0:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–0 Brad Tavares KO (head kick) UFC 244 November 2, 2019 1 2:27 New York City, New York, United States
Win 10–0 Jack Marshman Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 239 July 6, 2019 1 1:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–0 Charles Byrd TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 1 0:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Darren Stewart Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Antonio Jones TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 13 July 17, 2018 1 0:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–0 Daniel McWilliams TKO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 12 April 21, 2018 1 0:30 Burbank, California, United States
Win 5–0 Aaron Hamilton TKO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 11 February 17, 2018 1 1:08 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 4–0 Anthony Thomas TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club October 7, 2017 1 0:14 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 3–0 Dejon Daniels TKO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 8 June 17, 2017 1 2:58 Burbank, California, United States
Win 2–0 Dearmie Street TKO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 7 April 29, 2017 1 3:16 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 1–0 Selah Williams TKO (head kick and punches) California Xtreme Fighting 6 February 25, 2017 1 0:43 Los Angeles, California, United States Middleweight debut.

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