Edmen Shahbazyan is looking to take another major step toward the top of the UFC middleweight division. Shahbazyan returns to action in Las Vegas for a pivotal matchup against Brendan Allen, with a potential top-five ranking on the line.

The Armenian-American contender discusses the pressure, the opportunity and what this fight means for his career.

He speaks with Jason Takhtadjian about the fight, life as a father and working with Capo Nutrition.