Leon Shahbazyan Ready To “Shake Up” UFC Welterweight Division In Debut | ASN Interview

Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani on UFC Oklahoma City Win, Armenian Roots & Arman Tsarukyan

UFC welterweight Jean-Paul “Mufasa” Lebosnoyani joins Andre Khatchaturian on the ASN Podcast following his unanimous-decision victory over Seokhyeon Ko at UFC Oklahoma City—his second consecutive UFC win. Lebosnoyani discusses his performance, the eye injury he sustained during the fight and his goal of returning to the Octagon for another fight in 2026. He also responds to criticism surrounding his decision victories and explains why predictions that he would lose never affected his confidence. The rising UFC prospect opens up about his Armenian heritage, the influence of his father, his family’s connection to Royce Gracie and the story behind the Lebosnoyani surname. He also shares his thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan’s pursuit of a UFC title shot and remembers competing against Armenian-American jiu-jitsu star Keith Krikorian earlier in their careers.

Chris Hacopian: Highly-Touted ARMENIAN Baseball Prospect Projected For First Round Of MLB Draft

Texas A&M infielder Chris Hacopian joins the ASN Podcast ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft. Projected as one of the top Armenian baseball prospects in years, Hacopian opens up about his road to draft day, his time at Maryland and Texas A&M, battling through injuries, playing in front of the Aggie faithful, and what it means to follow in the footsteps of his father, who was drafted by Cleveland in the 1990s. Chris also discusses his Armenian identity, the support he has received from the Armenian community, his relationship with his brother Eddie, his faith, and the possibility of one day helping build an Armenian national baseball team. Follow Armenian Sports News for more interviews, features, and coverage of Armenian athletes around the world. #ChrisHacopian #ArmenianSportsNews #MLBDraft #TexasAMBaseball #ArmenianAthletes #Baseball

Leon Shahbazyan Ready To “Shake Up” UFC Welterweight Division In Debut | ASN Interview

Leon Shahbazyan is officially in the UFC. Ahead of his short-notice debut against Levan Chokheli at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Shahbazyan joins Armenian Sports News to talk about finally getting the call, staying calm during fight week, his familiarity with the Apex, and why he believes he is ready to make a statement in the welterweight division. Leon also opens up about the difficult road back after his Contender Series loss, how faith helped him rebuild his career, the role of his coaches and family, his visualization process before fight night, and what it means to represent the Armenian community on the UFC stage. Fight week coverage is powered by Your Favorite Attorney, Nelson Gevorkyan, Esq.

Edmen Shahbazyan Seeking Top 5 UFC Ranking As He Prepares For Battle With Brendan Allen In Las Vegas

Edmen Shahbazyan is looking to take another major step toward the top of the UFC middleweight division. Shahbazyan returns to action in Las Vegas for a pivotal matchup against Brendan Allen, with a potential top-five ranking on the line. The Armenian-American contender discusses the pressure, the opportunity and what this fight means for his career. He speaks with Jason Takhtadjian about the fight, life as a father and working with Capo Nutrition.

Hype FC CEO Armand Martirosian Talks Arman Vs. Danis, Claims Georgio Poullas Declined $2.6M Offer

In this week’s episode of the Armenian Sports News Podcast, Andre Khatchaturian sits down one-on-one with Hype FC CEO Armand Martirosian. Martirosian discusses a potential matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis, and reveals that Georgio Poullas walked away from a $2.6 million opportunity to face Tsarukyan. Plus, special guest Lev Sarkisyan makes an appearance.