Derek Brunson says Edmen Shahbazyan's corner absolutely made the correct decision NOT stopping their fight ... even though their fighter was bloodied and beaten.
36-year-old Brunson handed 22-year-old Shahbazyan the first L of his career at UFC Fight Night in Vegas last Saturday via a 3rd round TKO.
But, many people believe Edmen -- who ate a flurry of heavy punches to end the 2nd round -- shouldn't have been allowed by his corner, the ref, or the cage side doctor to come out for the 3rd round.
After the fight, even Dana White criticized the doctor for taking too long to make a decision between rounds .