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UFC 239: Edmen Shahbazyan wants Jon Jones’ record as youngest champ in UFC history
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LAS VEGAS – Edmen Shahbazyan beat Jack Marshman with a first-round submission Saturday night on the preliminary card at UFC 239 in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Shahbazyan, who stayed unbeaten as one of the youngest fighters in the UFC at 21.
Result: Edmen Shahbazyan def. Jack Marshman via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:12
Updated records: Shahbazyan (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Marshman (23-9 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Key stat: Shahbazyan was the biggest favorite on the card at 7-1.
Shahbazyan on the fight’s key moment
“The game plan was to strike with him a bit and take him down if he over-commit to his strikes. I was just trying to keep him at range and control the distance.”
Shahbazyan on putting Marshman away with a rear-naked choke
“I guess this is just how my fights end up going. I came fully prepared to go the distance. Whenever the finish presents itself, I take it.”
Shahbazyan on what he wants next
“I will fight whoever the UFC puts in front of me. I’m trying to be the best in world. I want to be the youngest champion in history. I’ll take whoever they give me.”
To hear more from Shahbazyan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
For complete coverage of UFC 239, check out the UFC results.
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