Best fights of Leon Shahbazyan
Over 10 years as a professional, Leon Shahbazyan has compiled a 12-5 (12) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Leon Shahbazyan submits Daniel McWilliams in 28 seconds
On October 20, 2018 Leon Shahbazyan faced Daniel McWilliams in a welterweight bout. Shahbazyan was 22 years old with a record of 6-1, and McWilliams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shahbazyan submitted Daniel McWilliams via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.
2. Leon Shahbazyan submits Tyree Carter in 49 seconds
On April 21, 2018 Leon Shahbazyan faced Tyree Carter in a welterweight bout. Shahbazyan was 22 years old with a record of 5-1, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was coming off a win. Shahbazyan submitted Tyree Carter via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
3. Leon Shahbazyan submits John Nelson in 33 seconds
On May 20, 2017 Leon Shahbazyan faced John Nelson in a welterweight bout. Shahbazyan was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Nelson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Shahbazyan submitted John Nelson via Submission in the 1st round.
4. Leon Shahbazyan submits Robert Hale
On March 13, 2026 Leon Shahbazyan faced Robert Hale in a middleweight bout. Shahbazyan was 30 years old with a record of 11-4, and Hale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shahbazyan submitted Robert Hale via Armbar in the 1st round.
5. Leon Shahbazyan submits Christopher White in 15 seconds
On October 7, 2017 Leon Shahbazyan faced Christopher White in a welterweight bout. Shahbazyan was 21 years old with a record of 4-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was coming off a loss. Shahbazyan submitted Christopher White via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.
6. Leon Shahbazyan submits Marcus Hardaway in 19 seconds
On October 2, 2021 Leon Shahbazyan faced Marcus Hardaway in a welterweight bout. Shahbazyan was 25 years old with a record of 7-3, and Hardaway was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was on a 2-fight losing streak. Shahbazyan submitted Marcus Hardaway via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
7. Leon Shahbazyan submits Gláucio Eliziário in 43 seconds
On September 26, 2025 Leon Shahbazyan faced Gláucio Eliziário in a middleweight bout. Shahbazyan was 29 years old with a record of 10-4, and Eliziário was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Shahbazyan submitted Gláucio Eliziário via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.
8. Leon Shahbazyan submits Aaron Phillips in 47 seconds
On July 17, 2025 Leon Shahbazyan faced Aaron Phillips in a middleweight bout. Shahbazyan was 29 years old with a record of 9-4, and Phillips was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was coming off a win. Shahbazyan submitted Aaron Phillips via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.
9. Leon Shahbazyan submits Aireon Tavarres
On February 14, 2025 Leon Shahbazyan faced Aireon Tavarres in a middleweight bout. Shahbazyan was 29 years old with a record of 8-4, and Tavarres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was coming off a loss. Shahbazyan submitted Aireon Tavarres via Guillotine Choke in the 1st round.
10. Leon Shahbazyan KOs Akkim Lee
On December 17, 2016 Leon Shahbazyan faced Akkim Lee in a lightweight bout. Shahbazyan was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Shahbazyan was coming off a win. Shahbazyan stopped Akkim Lee via TKO in the 1st round.