Edmen Shahbazyan
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Edmen Shahbazyan (born November 20, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Infobox
Born
(1997-11-20) November 20, 1997 (age 28)Glendale, California, U.S.
Other names
The Golden Boy
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division
Middleweight
Reach
74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Team
Glendale Fighting Club (until 2022) Xtreme Couture (2022–present) Black Kobra Striking Systems (2022–present)
Trainer
Edmond Tarverdyan (until 2022)
Rank
Black belt in Shotokan Karate
Years active
2017–present
Total
21
Wins
16
By knockout
3
By submission
1
By decision
1
Losses
5
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
21 matches
By knockout
16 wins
13
5 losses
3
By submission
By submission
21 matches
By submission
16 wins
1
5 losses
1
By decision
By decision
21 matches
By decision
16 wins
2
5 losses
1
| 21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 3 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–5
Opponent
André Muniz
Method
KO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC 320
Date
October 4, 2025
Round
1
Time
4:58
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–5
Opponent
Andre Petroski
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley
Date
June 14, 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–5
Opponent
Dylan Budka
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
Date
February 15, 2025
Round
1
Time
1:34
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–5
Opponent
Gerald Meerschaert
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho
Date
August 24, 2024
Round
2
Time
4:12
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–4
Opponent
A.J. Dobson
Method
KO (elbows and punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas
Date
March 23, 2024
Round
1
Time
4:33
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–4
Opponent
Anthony Hernandez
Method
TKO (elbows and punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
Date
May 20, 2023
Round
3
Time
1:01
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–3
Opponent
Dalcha Lungiambula
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 282
Date
December 10, 2022
Round
2
Time
4:41
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–3
Opponent
Nassourdine Imavov
Method
TKO (elbows)
Event
UFC 268
Date
November 6, 2021
Round
2
Time
4:42
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–2
Opponent
Jack Hermansson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
Date
May 22, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–1
Opponent
Derek Brunson
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
Date
August 1, 2020
Round
3
Time
0:26
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Brad Tavares
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
UFC 244
Date
November 2, 2019
Round
1
Time
2:27
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Jack Marshman
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 239
Date
July 6, 2019
Round
1
Time
1:12
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Charles Byrd
Method
TKO (elbows and punches)
Event
UFC 235
Date
March 2, 2019
Round
1
Time
0:38
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Darren Stewart
Method
Decision (split)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Date
November 30, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Antonio Jones
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 13
Date
July 17, 2018
Round
1
Time
0:40
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Daniel McWilliams
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting 12
Date
April 21, 2018
Round
1
Time
0:30
Location
Burbank, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Aaron Hamilton
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting 11
Date
February 17, 2018
Round
1
Time
1:08
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Anthony Thomas
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club
Date
October 7, 2017
Round
1
Time
0:14
Location
El Cajon, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Dejon Daniels
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting 8
Date
June 17, 2017
Round
1
Time
2:58
Location
Burbank, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Dearmie Street
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting 7
Date
April 29, 2017
Round
1
Time
3:16
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Selah Williams
Method
TKO (head kick and punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting 6
Date
February 25, 2017
Round
1
Time
0:43
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Notes
Middleweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| 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 | 1:34 | 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 | 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. |
References
- UFC.comhttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/edmen-shahbazyan
- "Edmen Shahbazyan says there's 'no ill will' toward Ronda Rousey or Edmond Tarverdyan but 'a change was needed'"https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/26/23139945/edmen-shahbazyan-theres-no-ill-will-towards-ronda-rousey-or-edmond-tarverdyan-but-change-was-needed
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/5-Things-You-Might-Not-Know-About-Edmen-Shahbazyan-157733
- Edmen Shahbazyan Talks Setbacks, UFC PI, Hernandez Matchup | UFC Vegas 73https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp5GRZjpmVs
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2019/04/10/exclusive-leon-shahbazyan-brok-weaver-contender-series-june-18/
- thetornadotimes.nethttps://thetornadotimes.net/12368/feature/hoovers-golden-boy/
- "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream"https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/01/ufc-235-edmen-shahbazyan-continues-living-his-dream/
- The Armenian Weeklyhttps://armenianweekly.com/2020/08/05/edmen-shahbazyan-makes-patriotic-statement-in-first-career-defeat/
- MMAmania.comhttps://www.mmamania.com/2020/8/11/21363279/edmen-shahbazyan-punished-illegal-regime-flag-nkr-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-republic
- ufc.comhttps://www.ufc.com/news/edmen-shahbazyan-knows-what-he-is-capable-accomplishing-ufc-282
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/sports/tn-blr-sp-mma-20180421-story.html
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/sports/tn-gnp-sp-shahbazyan-20180717-story.html
- "ON THE RISE: UFC 235"https://www.ufc.com/news/rise-ufc-235
- "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan says takedowns were the name of the game at TUF 28 Finale"https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/edmen-shahbazyan-takedowns-beat-stewart-at-tuf-28-finale-ufc
- "Knockout! Watch Rousey prospect Edmen Shahbazyan spark Charles Byrd in 38 seconds at UFC 235"https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/2/18247834/ufc-235-full-fight-video-highlights-edmen-shahbazyan-knockout-charles-byrd-ppv-vegas-rousey
- London Evening Standardhttps://www.standard.co.uk/sport/other-sports/jack-marshman-to-fight-edmen-shahbazyan-on-jones-vs-santos-undercard-at-ufc-239-a4114606.html
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/06/ufc-239-results-shahbazyan-vs-marshman/
- mmajunkie.comhttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/ufc-244-edmem-shahbazyan-krzysztof-jotko-middleweight
- "Brad Tavares moved to UFC 244 for matchup with unbeaten Edmen Shahbazyan"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/brad-tavares-moved-ufc-244-edmen-shahbazyan-middleweight
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2019/11/02/ufc-244-results-edmen-shahbazyan/
- Sherdog.comhttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Middleweights-Derek-Brunson-Edmen-Shahbazyan-to-Clash-at-UFC-248-in-Las-Vegas-169109
- "Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan moved from UFC 248 to UFC Portland"https://mmadna.nl/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-verplaatst-van-ufc-248-naar-ufc-portland/
- "UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-postpones-three-events-coronavirus-pandemic
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-booked-ufc-fight-night-august-1
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/01/ufc-vegas-5-results-derek-brunson/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan punished for displaying 'illegal regime flag' at UFC Vegas 5"https://www.mmamania.com/2020/8/11/21363279/edmen-shahbazyan-punished-illegal-regime-flag-nkr-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-republic
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/19/jack-hermansson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-set-for-ufc-262/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Jack Hermansson off UFC 262, rescheduled for UFC Vegas 27"https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/edmen-shahbazyan-vs-jack-hermansson-off-ufc-262-rescheduled-for-ufc-vegas-27/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/22/ufc-vegas-27-results-jack-hermansson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan/
- La Sueurhttps://lasueur.com/nassourdine-imavov-edmen-shahbazyan-8-8-2021
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/06/ufc-268-results-nassourdine-imavov-demolishes-edmen-shahbazyan/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula Lined Up for UFC 282"https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/24/edmen-shahbazyan-vs-dalcha-lungiambula-lined-ufc-282/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/10/ufc-282-edmen-shahbazyan-snaps-skid-with-flying-knee-to-put-away-dalcha-lungiambula/
- MMAmania.comhttps://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/11/23503279/official-ufc-282-bonus-winners-results-ankalaev-blachowicz-paddy-pimblett-espn-ppv-results
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-news-edmen-shahbazyan-vs-anthony-hernandez-booked-may-20
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/20/23731515/ufc-vegas-73-video-anthony-hernandez-mauls-edmen-shahbazyan-for-third-round-tko
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-vegas-89-fight-card-edmen-shahbazyan
- "A big pity: Another serious injury to Todorovic and the match was cancelled"https://sportklub.n1info.rs/sk-fight/dusko-todorovic-ufc-mma-otkazana-borba-povreda-koleno/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan vs. A.J. Dobson slated for UFC on ESPN 53 on March 23"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Edmen-Shahbazyan-vs-AJ-Dobson-Slated-for-UFC-on-ESPN-53-on-March-23-192617
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/23/ufc-vegas-89-edmen-shahbazyan-aj-dobson/
- "UFC Vegas 96 Gets Another Middleweight Bout: Gerald Meerschaert to Test Edmen Shahbazyan"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/29/ufc-vegas-96-gets-gerald-meerschaert-edmen-shahbazyan/
- "UFC Vegas 96: Gerald Meerschaert Sets Middleweight Finish Record With Comeback Sub of Edmen Shahbazyan"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/24/ufc-vegas-96-gerald-meerschaert-sets-middleweight-finish-record-with-comeback-sub-of-edmen-shahbazyan/
- "UFC Matchmaking Bulletin: KO Artist Jean Silva Added To UFC Seattle"https://www.mmanews.com/features/matchmaking-bulletin/ufc-bouts-jean-silva/
- "UFC Vegas 102: Edmen Shahbazyan Stops Dylan Budka In His Tracks"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/02/15/ufc-vegas-102-edmen-shahbazyan-stops-dylan-budka-in-his-tracks/
- "UFC Vegas 102 Bonus Report: Jared Cannonier one of four fighters to take home $50k"https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-vegas-102/ufc-vegas-102-bonus-report-jared-cannonier-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Petroski Set for Middleweight Scrap at UFC Atlanta"https://www.sportscasting.com/news/edmen-shahbazyan-vs-andre-petroski-set-for-middleweight-scrap-at-ufc-atlanta/
- "UFC Atlanta: Edmen Shahbazyan Looks Sharp In Decision Over Andre Petroski"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/06/15/ufc-atlanta-edmen-shahbazyan-looks-sharp-in-decision-over-andre-petroski/
- "Edmen Shahbazyan will take on Andre Muniz"https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/7/22/24472601/edmen-shahbazyan-andre-muniz-agree-ufc-320-fight
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2025/10/04/ufc-320-edmen-shahbazyan-finishes-andre-muniz-in-under-a-round/
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Edmen-Shahbazyan-247691