1. Edmen Shahbazyan is an American mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
30 Facts About Edmen Shahbazyan
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Edmen Shahbazyan initially attended Glendale High School, but transferred to Herbert Hoover High School from where he graduated.
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Edmen Shahbazyan is of Armenian descent and has prominently displayed his heritage and support for Armenia.
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Edmen Shahbazyan made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on February 25,2017, at CXF 6.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Selah Williams and won by technical knockout in the first round.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 13 of Dana White's Contender Series.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Antonio Jones, winning by technical knockout only 40 seconds into the first round.
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Edmen Shahbazyan's performance led to White offering him a contract to fight in the UFC.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was formerly managed by Ronda Rousey's One Fight Management.
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Edmen Shahbazyan debuted in the UFC on November 30,2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale against Darren Stewart.
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Edmen Shahbazyan's next fight was against Charles Byrd at UFC 235.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Jack Marshman on July 6,2019, at UFC 239.
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Edmen Shahbazyan won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on November 2,2019, at UFC 244.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was expected to face Derek Brunson on March 7,2020, at UFC 248.
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Edmen Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on May 15,2021, at UFC 262.
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Edmen Shahbazyan lost the bout via unanimous decision after being dominated by Hermansson's grappling in rounds 2 and 3.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Nassourdine Imavov on November 6,2021, at UFC 268.
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Edmen Shahbazyan lost the fight via TKO due to elbows from crucifix position in round two.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Dalcha Lungiambula on December 10,2022, at UFC 282.
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Edmen Shahbazyan won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Anthony Hernandez on May 20,2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.
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Edmen Shahbazyan lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Dusko Todorovic on March 23,2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.
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Edmen Shahbazyan won the fight by knockout at the end of the first round.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Gerald Meerschaert on August 24,2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.
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Edmen Shahbazyan faced Dylan Budka on February 15,2025 at UFC Fight Night 251.
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Edmen Shahbazyan won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.
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Edmen Shahbazyan was scheduled to face Andre Petroski on June 14,2025 at UFC Fight Night 257.