The Las Vegas Review-Journal today reported that Shahbazyan (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is set to face Charles Byrd (10-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC), who’s also a veteran of Dana White’s Contender Series.
UFC 235 takes place March 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event’s main card airs live on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN+.