Edmen Shahbazyan News
UFC Vegas 27 Results: Jack Hermansson defeats Edmen Shahbazyan (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 22, 2021
A middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Jack Hermansson and Edmen Shahbazyan kicks off tonight’s UFC Vegas 27 main card. Hermansson (21-6 MMA) enters tonight’s fight looking to rebound from his recent unanimous decision loss to Marvin Vettori. Prior to that setback, ‘The Joker’ was coming off an impressive first round submission victory over Kelvin Gastelum.
Edmen Shahbazyan wanted Jack Hermansson fight, eyes stoppage win: "I think stylistically this is a great matchup for me"
Cole Shelton - May 13, 2021
Edmen Shahbazyan had his eyes on Jack Hermansson after their recent fights. In August, Shahbazyan headlined his first UFC show but came up short against Derek Brunson. After the loss, the now 23-year-old wanted some time off to work on his skills, and after Hermansson lost to Marvin Vettori, he said to his team that is who he wants to fight next.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 37 with Beneil Dariush, Edmen Shahbazyan, Edson Barboza, and Jack Hermansson
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2021
The 37th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 262 and UFC Vegas 27 next Saturday. We’re first joined by one-half of the UFC 262 co-main event in Beneil Dariush (2:48). Next, 10th-ranked middleweight, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show (21:14). 13th-ranked UFC featherweight, Edson Barboza comes on (32:42). Closing out the program is seventh-ranked UFC middleweight, Jack Hermansson (48:42).
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Jack Hermansson off UFC 262, rescheduled for UFC Vegas 27
Cole Shelton - May 10, 2021
A pivotal middleweight bout between Edmen Shahbazyan and Jack Hermansson will not happen this Saturday at UFC 262. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com’s Cole Shelton and Adam Martin the fight is off UFC 262 and postponed one week to UFC Vegas 27 on May 22. It’s expected to serve as the co-main event. MMA reporter, Marcell Dorff was the first to report the news.
Edmen Shahbazyan returns at UFC 262 against top-10 middleweight Jack Hermansson
Cole Shelton - March 19, 2021
Edmen Shahbazyan is back. According to Manouk Akopyan of the LA Times, and confirmed by BJPENN.com, Shahbazyan will fight sixth-ranked middleweight, Jack Hermansson at UFC 262 on May 15. The event will also take place in Houston, Texas with a full crowd.
Kelvin Gastelum calls out fellow middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan
Adam Martin - November 11, 2020
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Kelvin Gastelum has called out fellow middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan for an upcoming fight at 185lbs. Gastelum most recently was seen on Fight Island getting submitted by a Jack Hermansson heel hook this past summer. Prior to that, he had dropped a split decision to Darren Till and lost a unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya. Overall, Gastelum has lost three straight fights in the Octagon, but he is still ranked at No. 8 in the UFC because his three losses were to higher-ranked opponents. Overall, Gastelum is 10-6, 1 NC in the Octagon.
Edmen Shahbazyan disciplined for flying "illegal regime flag" in Brunson fight
Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan has reportedly been disciplined for displaying the flag of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in his recent loss to Derek Brunson. The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is a region that is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but is predominantly populated by Armenians, many of whom feel it belongs to Armenia. The contested region was the subject of a short war in 1920, another violent conflict in the early 90s, and has been the site of several bloody skirmishes as recently as this year. Suffice it to say that is remains the source of much turmoil, with both countries claiming ownership of it.
Ronda Rousey thanks Derek Brunson for teaching Edmen Shahbazyan lessons he needed to learn to be a champion
Chris Taylor - August 8, 2020
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey took to social media this afternoon to thank Derek Brunson for teaching her pupil Edmen Shahbazyan some valuable lessons. Shahbazyan (13-1 MMA) suffered the first loss of his professional career to Brunson (21-7 MMA) in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC Vegas event.
Derek Brunson says he's "not given enough respect" at middleweight
Tom Taylor - August 3, 2020
Derek Brunson, who stopped Edmen Shahbazyan in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 5 card, feels he doesn’t get the respect he deserves. Speaking at the card’s post-fight press conference, Brunson revealed that he saw many fans counting him out ahead of the fight—despite his best efforts to stay off social media.
Dana White gives full credit to Derek Brunson but says Edmen Shahbazyan “looked gassed out” by round two
Harry Kettle - August 3, 2020
UFC president Dana White has praised Derek Brunson’s performance on Saturday night, while simultaneously questioning the cardio of Edmen Shahbazyan. Heading into the main event this past weekend, many expected 22-year-old Shahbazyan to run through Brunson and continue his rise up through the middleweight division. Unfortunately for him, things didn’t quite work out that way as the veteran produced one of the best performances of his UFC career to bring the youngster’s unbeaten run to an end.
Edmen Shahbazyan issues statement following loss to Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 5
Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020
UFC middleweight prospect Edmen Shahbazyan has released a statement following his third-round TKO loss to Derek Brunson at UFC Vegas 5. Shahbazyan’s first UFC main event did not go as planned. After a strong start in the first round, the 22-year-old Californian began to fade badly in the second round. Brunson turned on the gas and hurt Shahbazyan, nearly finishing him with ground and pound just before the end of the second round. The fight somehow was allowed to enter the third round, but referee Herb Dean decided he had finally seen enough and stopped the fight early in the third and final round after Shahbazyan ate a few more big shots.
Derek Brunson shares his thoughts on Edmen Shahbazyan's corner letting their fighter continue after Round 2
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2020
Derek Brunson picked up his third consecutive victory in tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 main event this while handing Edmen Shahbazyan his first career defeat. Brunson (21-7 MMA) and Shahbazyan (11-1 MMA) squared off at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, with the middleweight veteran emerging victorious by way of third round TKO.
Pros react to Derek Brunson stopping Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 5
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 event was headlined by a middleweight bout featuring rising star Edmen Shahbazyan taking on seasoned veteran Derek Brunson. Shahbazyan (11-1 MMA) was looking to keep his perfect record in check when he squared off with the veteran in Brunson this evening. Edmen was most previously seen in action at November’s UFC 244 event where he scored a sensational first round knockout victory over Brad Tavares. That victory marked Shahbazyan’s third stoppage win in a row, as he had previously scored finishes over opponents Charles Byrd and Jack Marshman.
UFC Vegas 5 Results: Derek Brunson def. Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 5 event is headlined by a middleweight bout featuring rising star Edmen Shahbazyan taking on seasoned veteran Derek Brunson. Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA) will be looking to keep his perfect record in check when he squares off with the veteran in Brunson this evening. Edmen is coming a sensational first round knockout victory over Brad Tavares in his most recent Octagon appearance this past November at UFC 244. That victory marked Shahbazyan’s third stoppage victory in a row, as he had previously scored finishes over opponents Charles Byrd and Jack Marshman.
UFC Vegas 5: 'Brunson vs. Shahbazyan' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
The Octagon returns to Nevada this evening for UFC Vegas 5, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan. Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA) will be looking to keep his perfect record in check when he squares off with the veteran in Brunson this evening. Edmen is coming a sensational first round knockout victory over Brad Tavares in his most recent Octagon appearance this past November at UFC 244. That victory marked Shahbazyan’s third stoppage victory in a row, as he had previously scored finishes over opponents Charles Byrd and Jack Marshman.
UFC on ESPN+ 31 weigh-in results: Headliners on point, one fighter misses weight, one fight scrapped
Adam D Martin - July 31, 2020
UFC on ESPN+ 31: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan takes place on Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and the weigh-ins took place on Friday. Headliners Edmen Shahbazyan and Derek Brunson both made weight for their three-round middleweight main event. Shahbazyan, the unbeaten prospect from Glendale Fighting Club, weighed in at 185.5. Brunson, the long-time veteran, weighed in at 186.
Edmen Shahbazyan eyes "dominant performance" over Derek Brunson in main event of UFC Vegas 5
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2020
Edmen Shahbazyan is looking to turn some more heads when he headlines this Saturday’s card against Derek Brunson. Shahbazyan vs. Brunson was originally scheduled to be the co-main event, but after Irene Aldana tested positive for COVID-19,the bout was moved to headliner status.
Edmen Shahbazyan opens up on relationship with manager Ronda Rousey: "She inspired me"
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2020
Edmen Shahbazyan knows he is lucky to have Ronda Rousey as his manager. When Rousey was the UFC champion, one of her training partners was then 15-year-old, Edmen Shahbazyan who trained at the gym. At open workouts, Shahbazyan was the person Rousey would judo throw. But, since then, “Rowdy” knew he would be something special.
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