Edmen Shahbazyan "The Golden Boy"
Edmen Shahbazyan, known as "The Golden Boy", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Middleweight division. Edmen Shahbazyan holds a professional record of 17-6-0, including 10-6-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 6 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 3 by decision. Edmen Shahbazyan stands 6'3", has a 74-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 28 years old. Edmen Shahbazyan is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Active.
Edmen Shahbazyan profile
| Division | Middleweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 17-6-0 |
| UFC record | 10-6-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Active |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of birth | 1997-11-20 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 74" |
| Leg reach | 42" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 186 lbs |
| Current streak | W1 |
| Total octagon time | 2h 21m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.94 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.67 |
| Striking accuracy | 49.3% |
| Striking defense | 52.3% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.85 |
| Strikes to the head | 69.5% |
| Strikes to the body | 20.6% |
| Strikes to the legs | 9.9% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.39 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 66.7% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.32 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 82.81 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 6 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 3 |
Edmen Shahbazyan recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | UFC | UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 | Brunno Ferreira | win | Decision - Unanimous |
| 2026-06-06 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim | Brendan Allen | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2025-10-04 | UFC | UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 | Andre Muniz | win | Elbows to Head From Half Guard |
| 2025-06-14 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley | Andre Petroski | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2025-02-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues | Dylan Budka | win | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2024-08-24 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho | Gerald Meerschaert | loss | Arm Triangle From Half Guard |
| 2024-03-23 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas | AJ Dobson | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2023-05-20 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill | Anthony Hernandez | loss | Elbows to Head From Mount |
| 2022-12-10 | UFC | UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev | Dalcha Lungiambula | win | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2021-11-06 | UFC | UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 | Nassourdine Imavov | loss | Elbows to Head From Crucifix |
| 2021-05-22 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt | Jack Hermansson | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2020-08-01 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | Derek Brunson | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2019-11-02 | UFC | UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz | Brad Tavares | win | Kick to Head At Distance |
| 2019-07-06 | UFC | UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos | Jack Marshman | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2019-03-02 | UFC | UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith | Charles Byrd | win | Elbows to Head In Clinch |
| 2018-11-30 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale | Darren Stewart | win | Decision · Split |
| 2018-07-17 | DWCS | DW's Contender Series 2018 | Antonio Jones | win | Ground & Pound · 0:40 · R1 |
| 2018-04-21 | CXF | CXF 12: Burbank Beatdown | Daniel McWilliams | win | KO/TKO · 0:30 · R1 |
| 2018-02-17 | CXF | CXF 11: Alpha Dog | Aaron Hamilton | win | Punches · 1:08 · R1 |
| 2017-10-07 | GC | Gladiator Challenge | Anthony Thomas | win | TKO |
| 2017-06-17 | CXF | CXF 8: Cali Kings | Dejon Daniels | win | Punches · 2:58 · R1 |
| 2017-04-29 | CXF | CXF 7: Locked and Loaded | Dearmie Street | win | KO/TKO · 3:16 · R1 |
| 2017-02-25 | CXF | CXF 6: The Meryl Streep Showcase | Selah Williams | win | Head Kick & Punches · 0:43 · R1 |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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