Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Edmen Shahbazyan

15-5

3 Win Streak

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

185 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

07:36

Gym

Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV

UFC Record

9-5(14 bouts)

Wins By

6 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

3 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 6R2 1R3 2

Last 5

WLWLL

Finish Rate

87%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Los Angeles, United States

Last Fight2025-10-04

W - Andre Muniz

KO/TKOR1 1:35

Punch to Head At Distance

Fight History

WIN

vs Dylan Budka

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:35

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:35

LOSS

vs Gerald Meerschaert

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

R2 4:12

SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 4:12

WIN

vs AJ Dobson

UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:33

LOSS

vs Anthony Hernandez

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Mount

R3 1:01

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 1:01

LOSS

vs Jack Hermansson

UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Derek Brunson

UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R3 0:26

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 0:26

WIN

vs Andre Petroski

UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dalcha Lungiambula

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 4:41

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:41

LOSS

vs Nassourdine Imavov

UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Crucifix

R2 4:52

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Crucifix·R2 4:52

WIN

vs Brad Tavares

UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 2:27

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:27

WIN

vs Jack Marshman

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 1:12

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:12

WIN

vs Charles Byrd

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head In Clinch

R1 0:38

KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 0:38

WIN

vs Darren Stewart

The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Andre Muniz

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

R1 4:58

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R1 4:58

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.7/min

Grappling

1.69 TD

Defense

49%

⚖️Edmen adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

21 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+61% vs div avg

62%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

62%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

38%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

38%

⭐Other

Guillotines

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (62%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (124%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 257% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

86% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

14% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Punches to Head On Ground

33% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Half Guard

17% of KOs

Elbows to Head In Clinch

17% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 87% of wins end in finish (12 KO + 1 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (26% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

Division Rank#30 of 46

0%100%

Striking Defense

49%

Average

Division Rank#31 of 46

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

46% acc66%

Clinch

73% acc15%

Ground

65% acc19%

Striking Differential+0.12/min

3.74 landed/min3.62 absorbed/min

3.74

Landed/Min

3.62

Absorbed/Min

0.99

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed398

Sig. Strikes Attempted819

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 65% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 14.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

38%

Below Avg

Division Rank#24 of 46

0%100%

TD Defense

66%

Elite

Division Rank#28 of 46

0%100%

TD Success Rate

25%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.69

TD / 15min

0.42

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

38%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Early Hunter

67%

33%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.69/15min.

Solid TD defense at 66%.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

796

1.54

Ratio

Absorbed

516

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

14/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

23.7

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.3

Standing %

84%

R3 vs R1 Output

26%

Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.54x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (23.7) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 26% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 14 fights

R1 Control

0:37

R2 Control

1:13

R3 Control

0:32

R1 to Final

-72%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+7.1pp

Body

-9.7pp

Leg

+2.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-3.9pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#28

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Absorption

#26

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#30

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Str Defense

#31

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

of 46

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#19

of 46

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

#25

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#28

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2952

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights