Last fight
Win
Shahbazyan vs Chokheli
Jun. 20, 2026
Stats & Records
1
Wins by Knockout
11
Wins by Submission
11
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 65
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 125
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Win
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Glendale, United States
Trains at
Freestyle MMA
Fighting style
Striker
Age
30
Height
76.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 20, 2026
Reach
77.00
- Pro since 2016
- 100% finishing rate as a Pro & Amateur (2 KOs, 14 Subs)
- One win by KO, 11 by Submission (Guillotine x6, RNC x3, Armbar, Unknown Choke)
- 11 first-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Seven finishes under a minute (0:15, 0:19, 0:28, 0:33, 0:43, 0:47, & 0:49)
- Only KO win came in his 2nd Pro fight in December 2016
- Has only been out of the first round twice as a pro, longest fight as a Pro: 10:26
- Went 4-0 as an Amateur (1 KO, 3 Subs)
- Very close with his brother Edmen, they used to share a bedroom and they have been doing martial arts together since they were kids
UFC Fight Night (6/20/26) Shahbazyan was stopped by Levan Chokheli via strikes at :23 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 3
Episode 9 (8/20/19) Shahbazyan was stopped by Phil Rowe via strikes at 0:16 of the third round
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? It means everything. I’ve had this dream since I was 13.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Jon Jones, his style I just love and study.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My parents
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Black belt in karate
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Pal Boxing Adidas Champion, Desert Showdown Champion
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? My first fight with tuff n uff last February. I had taken some time off to rebuild my self and that fight started everything.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Proving the doubters wrong
What was your job before you started fighting? Coaching kids BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: triangle, guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: left hook
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: My life right now is train, eat, sleep, church
