Is there any UFC fighter who’s earned veteran status in such a short time? Because middleweight sensation Edmen Shahbazyan definitely deserves that nod. Why? Because at just 27 years old, he’s already built an 8-5 record inside the UFC, facing tough competition along the way. As an active fighter in Dana White’s promotion, ‘The Golden Boy’ has gone up against top contenders like Nassourdine Imavov and Anthony Hernandez, even if those fights didn’t go his way.

Now, Shahbazyan is back and ready for another big challenge at UFC 320. Riding a two-fight winning streak, he’s set to face André Muniz at the T-Mobile Arena in one of the most important bouts of his career. But before he steps into the cage for this pivotal showdown, let’s get to know him a little more personally, starting with his relationship status.  

Is Edmen Shahbazyan married? Wife & kids 

For those curious about Edmen Shahbazyan’s relationship status—he’s not single. The 27-year-old has a partner, and he often shares photos of a woman with the Instagram handle @kristinasahakian. While it’s clear that the UFC middleweight has a romantic life, there’s very little information on whether she is actually his wife.

Similarly, the question of whether The Golden Boy has children remains unanswered, as no details are currently available. However, when it comes to his early life and background, we have more to offer you. 

‘The Golden Boy’s parents, family & early life 

Edmen Shahbazyan is an American fighter who competes out of Las Vegas, Nevada. While he proudly wears red, white, and blue in the Octagon, his ethnic roots are Armenian — something he’s openly expressed on multiple occasions.

Although details about The Golden Boy’s parents aren’t publicly available, it’s well known that at the age of 12, he found a mentor in Edmond Tarverdyan of Glendale Fighting Club, the same coach who trained former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.

From his teenage years, Shahbazyan trained alongside Rousey and quickly developed into a standout martial artist. His skill was evident during his wrestling days at Herbert Hoover High School, where he competed in wrestling championship tournaments before transitioning into MMA.

Shahbazyan turned professional in 2017, beginning his career at California Xtreme Fighting 11. He broke through on Dana White’s Contender Series just a year later, scoring a knockout win over Antonio Jones. The Armenian-American then went on a five-fight winning streak, including a notable victory over Brad Tavares. However, he hit a rough patch afterward.

He lost three consecutive fights against top middleweight contenders, which stalled his momentum. Following a series of lackluster performances, he rebounded with wins over Dylan Budka and Andre Petroski. Now, as The Golden Boy aims to extend his winning streak to three, the big question remains: can he defeat André Muniz at UFC 320? Share your predictions in the comments below.