Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Edmen Shahbazyan, not a man of many words, enters the arena with quiet confidence and a grin every time he steps into the spotlight to compete. With a UFC run marked by triumphs and tribulations, he heads into his upcoming fight against A.J. Dobson at UFC on ESPN 53 with a purpose burning brighter than ever. The event signifies a pivotal moment for “The Golden Boy,” as he tries to rebound from his defeat to Anthony Hernandez in May.
Ahead of the Shahbazyan-Dobson clash this Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, we take a look at five of the defining moments of his career: