Continuously underestimated, Derek Brunson played the role of spoiler when he took on a highly-touted prospect. Brunson faced the formerly unbeaten Edmen Shahbazyan in the UFC Fight Night 173 main event in August, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Looking to claim his third straight win, Brunson showed off his more patient self, as he adopted a tactical approach in Round 1. After some good exchanges on the feet by both men, Brunson was able to briefly take Shahbazyan down, but Shahbazyan worked his way back up and started to fire big shots Brunson’s way.
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UFC free fight: Derek Brunson derails Edmen Shahbazyan’s hype train in Vegas – MMA Junkie