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Peso welter Division

Activo

"S.O.G."

Leon Shahbazyan

Peso welter Division

12-5-0 (W-L-D)

1

Victorias por nocaut

11

Gana por Sumisión

11

Primeros acabados redondos

Leon Shahbazyan
  • Last fight

    Leon Shahbazyan
    Victoria
    Levan Chokheli

    Shahbazyan vs Chokheli

    Jun. 20, 2026

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Info

Learn more about Leon Shahbazyan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Glendale, United States
Trenes en
Freestyle MMA
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
30
Alto
76.00
Peso
171.00
Debut del octágono
Jun. 20, 2026
Alcance
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