Edmen Shahbazyan

"The Golden Boy"

MMA Record: 16-5-0
UFC Record: 9-5-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Edmen Shahbazyan "The Golden Boy" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Edmen Shahbazyan has 9 wins in the UFC. Edmen Shahbazyan lands an average of 3.8 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.62 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

14
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Edmen Shahbazyan, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 16 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Middleweight division with a weight of 185 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 2' with a reach of 75'. In terms of performance statistics, Shahbazyan has demonstrated a significant striking rate of 3.8 per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining an accuracy of 48%. He absorbs an average of 3.6 strikes per minute and boasts a strike defense of 49%. His takedown attempts are made at a rate of 1.62 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 37%, and he averages 0.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Shahbazyan's career include defeating Andre Petroski, who held an ELO rating of 1082. His most recent fights show a win against Andre Muniz via KO/TKO elbows on October 4th, 2025, following a unanimous decision victory over Andre Petroski in June of the same year. Prior to that, he secured a knockout win against Dylan Budka and suffered a submission loss against Gerald Meerschaert. His last recorded win was via KO/TKO punches against AJ Dobson on March 23rd, 2024.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1082

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
75'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 20 1997
Age
28
Peak ELO
1086
ELO Rank
212 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
244-111-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1036.9
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
995.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.8
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
48%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.6
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
49%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.62
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
37%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.4
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Edmen Shahbazyan Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-10-04 UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 Andre Muniz KO/TKO Elbows 1 4:58 Win
2025-06-14 UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley Andre Petroski U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-02-15 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues Dylan Budka KO/TKO Punch 1 1:35 Win
2024-08-24 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Gerald Meerschaert SUB Arm Triangle 2 4:12 Loss
2024-03-23 UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas AJ Dobson KO/TKO Punches 1 4:33 Win
2023-05-20 UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill Anthony Hernandez KO/TKO Elbows 3 1:01 Loss
2022-12-10 UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Dalcha Lungiambula KO/TKO Punches 2 4:41 Win
2021-11-06 UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Nassourdine Imavov KO/TKO Elbows 2 4:52 Loss
2021-05-22 UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt Jack Hermansson U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2020-08-01 UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Derek Brunson KO/TKO Punches 3 0:26 Loss
2019-11-02 UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz Brad Tavares KO/TKO Kick 1 2:27 Win
2019-07-06 UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos Jack Marshman SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:12 Win
2019-03-02 UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Charles Byrd KO/TKO Elbows 1 0:38 Win
2018-11-30 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale Darren Stewart S-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Edmen Shahbazyan ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
14 2025-10-04 Andre Muniz 1050 Win +20 1086
13 2025-06-14 Andre Petroski 1082 Win +18 1066
12 2025-02-15 Dylan Budka 971 Win +18 1048
11 2024-08-24 Gerald Meerschaert 1106 Loss -13 1030
10 2024-03-23 AJ Dobson 985 Win +19 1043
9 2023-05-20 Anthony Hernandez 1048 Loss -16 1024
8 2022-12-10 Dalcha Lungiambula 972 Win +19 1040
7 2021-11-06 Nassourdine Imavov 1037 Loss -16 1021
6 2021-05-22 Jack Hermansson 1098 Loss -14 1037
5 2020-08-01 Derek Brunson 1125 Loss -13 1051
4 2019-11-02 Brad Tavares 1080 Win +23 1064
3 2019-07-06 Jack Marshman 995 Win +20 1041
2 2019-03-02 Charles Byrd 1003 Win +21 1021
1 2018-11-30 Darren Stewart 1001 Win 0 1000

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