The UFC returns to Las Vegas on Saturday to kick off a five-event month beginning with UFC on ESPN+ 31, which takes place at the UFC Apex and has an 11-fight card that streams entirely on ESPN+. After Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana fell through as the original main event, a matchup of middleweight contenders now headlines the card as Derek Brunson (20-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) takes on undefeated surging contender Edmen Shahbazyan (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a three-round bout. For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 40 pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN+ 31. * * * * Main event Derek Brunson Brunson competes in his fourth UFC main event
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