Edmen Shahbazyan’s struggles continued on Saturday in the form of a stoppage loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 268.
Shahbazyan (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) has now lost three consecutive fights after the undefeated start to his career. This one again came with issues on the ground, as Imavov (11-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) planted him on his back and landed punches and elbows from the crucifix position to secure the TKO at the 4:42 mark of Round 3.
Check out the replay of the finish below (via Twitter):
WHAT. A. BATTLE. ⚔️
🇫🇷 Nassourdine Imavov showing up and showing out tonight!
[ #UFC268 | Prelims are LIVE on ESPNews & ESPN+ ] pic.twitter.com/73HArSrg9J
— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Imavov gets his second second-round stoppage in a row as he picks up his third UFC victory in four fights with the promotion.
France's own making a name for himself!
🇫🇷 Nassourdine Imavov gets his second-straight TKO victory at #UFC268.
[ #UFC268 | Prelims are LIVE on ESPNews & ESPN+ ] pic.twitter.com/HZZAaPXNOZ
— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
After the win, an ecstatic Imavov said he’s looking for a step up in competition.
“I’m sorry to my opponent that I had to do that, but this is the business,” Imavov told Joe Rogan during their post-fight interview. “I want to prove that I can be one of the best.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC 268 results include:
- Nassourdine Imavov def. Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:42
- Ian Garry def. Jordan Williams via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:59
- Chris Barnett def. Gian Villante via TKO (spinning kick) – Round 2, 2:23
- Dustin Jacoby def. John Allan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Melsik Baghdasaryan def. Bruno Souza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ode Osbourne def. CJ Vergara via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
