A bout between Murtazali Magomedov and Melsik Baghdasaryan is in the works for UFC Vegas 119, scheduled for June 20. The matchup represents Magomedov's promotional debut against Baghdasaryan, who holds a 3-2 record in the UFC. Both fighters compete in the bantamweight division. The report comes from MMA journalist Alex Behunin. No further details about the fight have been disclosed at this time.
A bantamweight matchup between Murtazali Magomedov and Melsik Baghdasaryan is being targeted for UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, according to a report from MMA journalist Alex Behunin. The bout would mark Magomedov's promotional debut inside the octagon.
Melsik Baghdasaryan, nicknamed "The Gun," enters the contest with an overall record of 8-4 and has gone 3-2 through five appearances in the UFC. The 34-year-old American fights out of the renowned Glendale Fighting Club and competes as a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. Baghdasaryan's numbers paint the picture of an aggressive striker — he lands 4.98 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 58 percent, figures that place him among the busier and more precise hands in the bantamweight division.
Verified data for Magomedov was not available at the time of publication, though this matchup is confirmed to be his first appearance under the UFC banner.
Why it matters
- Magomedov steps directly into a test against an established UFC bantamweight, making his debut a meaningful one rather than a soft landing
- Baghdasaryan's high-volume, high-accuracy striking makes him a legitimate measuring stick for any newcomer to the 135-pound roster
- A win for either man carries weight at a division where roster spots and rankings movement are fiercely contested
