No one has higher expectations for Edmen Shahbazyan than the goals he’s set for himself.
Despite being just 22 years old, the former Dana White Contender Series veteran has already gone 4-0 in the UFC with his past three wins coming by knockout or submission - without a single opponent making it out of the first round. Now, he will have the opportunity to compete in his first main event when he faces Derek Brunson this weekend in Las Vegas.
While the UFC has been accused of feeding top prospects to the wood chipper before they’re ready, Shahbazyan embraced the opportunity to face a top 10 opponent because a win on Saturday night will put him back on course for an achievement he’s had tucked in the back of his head ever since making his debut.