Baghdasaryan enters the fight as the more experienced UFC veteran. “The Gun” has shown flashes of elite striking, using his Muay Thai skills to outpoint opponents and create highlight-reel moments. Magomedov arrives with significant hype. The undefeated Kyrgyz prospect earned a UFC contract after a first-round stoppage of Brahyam Zurcher on Dana White’s Contender Series and has finished every recent opponent.
Melsik Baghdasaryan
Last 3 bouts:
Loss. Jean Silva – TKO
Win. Tucker Lutz – Unanimous Decision
Win. Bruno Souza – Unanimous Decision
Fighting style:
Technical kickboxer with a strong Muay Thai background. Baghdasaryan is known for his crisp combinations, powerful body kicks, and ability to control range with precise striking.
Strengths:
High-level striking technique
Dangerous kicking arsenal
Good distance management
Knockout power in both hands and feet
Considerable UFC experience compared to his opponent
Weaknesses:
Long layoffs between fights
Defensive grappling remains a question against strong wrestlers
Has struggled against aggressive pressure fighters
Coming off a knockout loss
Keys to victory:
Keep the fight standing at kickboxing range
Use lateral movement to avoid takedown attempts
Attack the body early to slow Magomedov’s pressure
Make the newcomer fight at a measured pace
Murtazali Magomedov
Last 3 bouts:
Win. Brahyam Zurcher – TKO
Win. Claudeci Brito – TKO
Win. Rubenilton Pereira – TKO
Fighting style:
Aggressive, well-rounded featherweight prospect who blends powerful striking with strong wrestling pressure. Magomedov is an undefeated finisher who constantly pushes forward and looks to overwhelm opponents.
Strengths:
Undefeated professional record (10-0)
Excellent finishing ability
Strong wrestling and grappling foundation
Heavy pressure and physicality
Younger, faster, and entering his UFC debut with momentum
Weaknesses:
Making his UFC debut
Unproven against UFC-caliber competition
Has not fought many opponents with Baghdasaryan’s striking pedigree
Unknown cardio in extended UFC-level fights
Keys to victory:
Pressure Baghdasaryan from the opening bell
Mix takedowns with striking combinations
Force clinch exchanges and deny space
Test Baghdasaryan’s defensive wrestling early
Odds
Murtazali Magomedov -355
Melsik Baghdasaryan +280
