UFC

Edmen “The Golden Boy”Shahbazyan

UFC17-6-0

Division
Middleweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
75"
Nationality
Los Angeles, United States

Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

52%

290 landed · 555 attempted

Takedown accuracy

39%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2025-02-15 to 2026-09-20

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Edmen Shahbazyan Bio

Edmen Shahbazyan is a rising MMA star in the UFC. He currently holds an undefeated professional record of 11-0, with 10 wins by knockout. He began his career at the young age of 18 and has quickly become one of the most promising fighters in the sport.

Shahbazyan was born on November 20th, 1997 in Los Angeles, California to Armenian parents. Growing up he was exposed to different martial arts such as judo, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling which all became part of his training routine from a very early age. His first amateur bout came at the tender age of 15 and it didn’t take long for him to prove that he had what it takes to make it as a professional fighter. After going 4-0 as an amateur competitor, he decided to turn pro; signing with Bellator MMA in 2016 when he was just 19 years old.

His early success continued as Edmen went 3-0 under Bellator before transitioning over to the UFC in 2018 upon turning 21 years old; becoming one of their youngest competitors ever signed into competition at that time.. In 2019, edmen won three consecutive fights in impressive fashion by TKO/KO finishes against veteran opponents John Phillips, Brad Tavares and Jack Marshman respectively; earning himself “Performance Of The Night” honors each time around during those respective fights proving that not only can Edmen hang with seasoned veterans but can also finish them off quickly without much trouble even though they are vastly more experienced than him which is no small feat for someone so young . As result , this earned him praise from commentators and sports analysts alike .

In 2020 , despite being relatively new compared to other fighters ; Edman achieved another milestone when he faced veteran Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night 173 . Though unableto secure a win due totime limit expiring ; it marked another opportunity for edman show how farhe had come from wherestarted compared everyone else within division who were much older & well established thanhimself . It also marked an important learning experience for bothhis coaches & team members abouthow handle pressure & competing with best middleweight fighters world today

Edmen Shahbazyan’s future is looking brighter than ever right now as there are no signs of slowing down anytime soon; especially considering his impressive track record thus far even though his official professional career has barely passed its two year mark yet there seems nobody stopping him anytime soon if continue progress wayhas been doing up until present day . With plenty potential left still untapped insideof him & countless opportunities ahead , expect see big things outofhimin comingfuture timesahead!

Record
17-6-0
Division
Middleweight
Fighting style
MMA
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
185 lbs.
Reach
75"
Leg reach
43.00
Gym / team
Glendale Fighting Club
Nationality
Los Angeles, United States
Fighting out of
Glendale, California
Birth date
Nov 20, 1997 (age 28)
Age
28
Country
United States

Edmen Shahbazyan Questions & Answers

What division does Edmen Shahbazyan compete in?

Edmen Shahbazyan competes in the UFC middleweight division.

Where does Edmen Shahbazyan train?

The UFC lists Edmen Shahbazyan as training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Earlier in his development, he trained at Glendale Fighting Club and worked across boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and other martial arts.

When did Edmen Shahbazyan make his UFC debut?

Edmen Shahbazyan made his UFC debut on November 30, 2018, defeating Darren Stewart by split decision at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.

What titles has Edmen Shahbazyan held?

According to his UFC athlete profile, Edmen Shahbazyan won the PAL Tournament and the Desert Showdown, both amateur boxing competitions. He has not held a UFC championship.

What is Edmen Shahbazyan’s fighting style?

Edmen Shahbazyan is a versatile mixed martial artist with a striking-oriented background. The UFC lists him as a Shotokan Karate black belt, while his development also included boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and grappling. His UFC profile identifies the left hook as a favorite striking technique and the armbar and guillotine as preferred grappling techniques.