Edmen Shahbazyan ’s walk at UFC on ESPN+ 31 will be a little bit different than usual. Climbing from prelim placement to main card notoriety, Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) makes the leap to UFC headliner when he takes on Derek Brunson in Saturday’s main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. “I’m blessed for this opportunity,” Shahbazyan told MMA Junkie at a virtual pre-fight media day Thursday. “I’m ready for Saturday night. It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid – and it’s here. Now it’s time to perform
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Edmen Shahbazyan says UFC on ESPN+ 31 fight vs. Derek Brunson ‘the right next step’ – MMA Junkie