The BE team has made its picks for UFC Vegas 5 and we’re all in agreement that Edmen Shahbazyan will beat Derek Brunson on Saturday. Likewise for the co-main between Joanne Calderwood and Jennifer Maia, with everyone siding with JoJo.
Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
Mookie Alexander: Brunson has the power to hurt if not knock Shahbazyan outright. If this was a five-rounder I’d be concerned about Edmen’s gas tank but it’s not like Brunson is known for his cardio, either. This is a fight that favors Shahbazyan because of his athleticism and big power that he generates on the feet and on the ground, but I won’t count Brunson out just because of his vicious left hand.