Derek Brunson has heard a lot about his upcoming opponent Edmen Shahbazyan.
Despite Brunson being a UFC veteran with four times as many fights in the octagon, it’s Shahbazyan who has received the bulk of the attention in the days and weeks ahead of their main event clash on Aug. 1.
At just 22 years old, Shahbazyan has been called the future of the middleweight division. With an undefeated record and three straight finishes in the UFC, Shahbazyan has enjoyed becoming one of the most talked about prospects on the entire roster. He’s even personally stated that his dream is to become the youngest champion in UFC history.