Derek Brunson | UFC Betting Sites - The Best MMA Online Bookies

Edmen Shahbazyan Believes Win Over Derek Brunson Puts Him In Title Contention

UFC middleweight prospect Edmen Shahbazyan is looking forward to big things should he defeat Derek Brunson. Shahbazyan faces arguably his toughest opponent yet in Brunson at UFC 248 which takes place March 7 in Las Vegas. The unbeaten 22-year-old has already made a splash with the promotion following impressive finishes over Jack Marshman and Brad […]

UFC middleweight prospect Edmen Shahbazyan is looking forward to big things should he defeat Derek Brunson.

Shahbazyan faces arguably his toughest opponent yet in Brunson at UFC 248 which takes place March 7 in Las Vegas. The unbeaten 22-year-old has already made a splash with the promotion following impressive finishes over Jack Marshman and Brad Tavares.

And he hopes to continue his run with another impressive performance against a veteran in Brunson:

“I think it’s a great matchup,” Shahbazyan told MMA Junkie. “I know he’s a veteran of the sport and he’s been a top contender fighting for a while, but I look forward to going out there and performing amazingly.”

The middleweight division is as stacked as ever with a number of top contenders such as Paulo Costa, Jared Cannonier and Darren Till to name a few.

Shahbazyan is looking to join that fray and potentially enter title contention with a win over Brunson:

“I just turned 22,” he added. “I’m improving every single day, and I love doing this. With a win over him, it puts me in a great spot in the division to soon fight for a title.

“I want to be the champ, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to get there one step at a time.”

It is likely that Shahbazyan will need a few more wins before he can think of a title shot. However, he is certainly going in the right direction.

What do you think of Shahbazyan’s future in the middleweight division?

Paul Felder and Derek Brunson Ink New Long-Term UFC Contracts

Two ranked UFC veterans, Paul Felder and Derek Brunson, have signed new long-term deals with the UFC. MMA Fighting broke the news of Paul Felder’s signing, which was described as a multi-fight contract with the UFC. The timing of the signing announceme…

The post Paul Felder and Derek Brunson Ink New Long-Term UFC Contracts appeared first on MMA News.

Derek Brunson Mocks UFC Sao Paulo Main Event, Jan Blachowicz Responds

UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz showed that he could take a joke. Blachowicz collided with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Although the Pole won the contest via split decision, it was an extremely dull and uneventful affair with many fans complaining. Fighters weren’t impressed either […]

The post Derek Brunson Mocks UFC Sao Paulo Main Event, Jan Blachowicz Responds appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

UFC light heavyweight contender Jan Blachowicz showed that he could take a joke.

Blachowicz collided with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza in the main event of UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday night. Although the Pole won the contest via split decision, it was an extremely dull and uneventful affair with many fans complaining.

Fighters weren’t impressed either as UFC middleweight Derek Brunson poked fun at the main event by stating that it put his baby to sleep:

“Y’all mad , im happy . Jan and Jacare put my baby to sleep, thanks fellaz . I feel like I need to pay a babysitter’s fee #UFCSP” he wrote on Twitter.

Y’all mad , im happy . Jan and Jacare put my baby to sleep, thanks fellaz . I feel like I need to pay a babysitter’s fee #UFCSP pic.twitter.com/Q4UI4vE7ar

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 17, 2019

Blachowicz would respond soon after:

“Everything for kids, man ” he replied.

Brunson replied giving Blachowicz props for his performance:

“A lot of strategy and jocking for position there. Good job leaving a lasting impression. Congrats!” he wrote.

A lot of strategy and jocking for position there . Good job leaving a lasting impression . Congrats !

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 17, 2019

Despite the nature of the main event, Blachowicz has now won six of his last seven and is right in the mix for title contention.

However, with Dominick Reyes seemingly next in line for current champion Jon Jones, Blachowicz will either have to wait for the winner or take a potential fight with Corey Anderson next.

What did you think of the fight and Brunson’s tweet?

The post Derek Brunson Mocks UFC Sao Paulo Main Event, Jan Blachowicz Responds appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Derek Brunson Wants To Welcome Darren Till To Middleweight

If Darren Till wants to move up to middleweight, he already has a willing opponent lined up. UFC middleweight Derek Brunson recently spoke to TMZ to throw his name in the hat to welcome the Englishman to 185 pounds. Brunson claims his agent has already reached out for the matchup. (H/T MMA Junkie) “My agent […]

The post Derek Brunson Wants To Welcome Darren Till To Middleweight appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

If Darren Till wants to move up to middleweight, he already has a willing opponent lined up.

UFC middleweight Derek Brunson recently spoke to TMZ to throw his name in the hat to welcome the Englishman to 185 pounds. Brunson claims his agent has already reached out for the matchup. (H/T MMA Junkie)

“My agent reached out,” Brunson said. “I seen him on his social media. I’m yet to hear from him. He knows what’s up. Till know what’s up. I ain’t going to force you to do this, man, but if you need a dance partner, man, reach out to me. You got a willing dance partner here.”

Brunson notes he has no beef with “The Gorilla.” However, given the fact that Till is a big name, a former UFC title challenger, and a guy with a ton of hype behind him, it’s an opportunity he can’t not chase after.

“It ain’t no beef. It’s just business as usual, you know?” Brunson said. “Darren Till looking to move up to middleweight, he’s a top guy. Fought for the title at welterweight. I feel it would be a good challenge, a guy with a lot of hype behind him. I think we should definitely mix it up next.”

Till is one of the better strikers under the Las Vegas-based promotion’s banner. However, Brunson is fully confident he’d get the better of the ex-welterweight title challenger if they fought.

“I’m going to whoop Till’s (expletive),” Brunson said. “Ain’t know bones about it. Ask anybody, it ain’t I’m calling Till out because I think I can just beat him up. I think I can beat everybody, but it’s also about fights that make sense. Big fights, stuff like that, so, yeah, anybody can get it. I’ve been proving that my whole career.”

What do you think about a potential clash between Brunson and Till at middleweight?

The post Derek Brunson Wants To Welcome Darren Till To Middleweight appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Derek Brunson Calls Out Darren Till Following UFC 241 Win

If Derek Brunson has his way, then he’ll share the Octagon with Darren Till. Brunson took on Ian Heinisch in the opening main card bout of UFC 241. While Heinisch had a good start in the opening frame, Brunson took advantage of his opponent&#8217…

The post Derek Brunson Calls Out Darren Till Following UFC 241 Win appeared first on MMA News.

UFC 241 Results: Stipe Miocic Wins Heavyweight Title, Nate Diaz Dominates Pettis

Stipe Miocic is once again heavyweight champion after shocking Daniel Cormier with a fourth-round knockout to win back the title and close out UFC 241…