Murtazali Magomedov will make his UFC debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119. Baghdasaryan currently holds a 3-2 record in the UFC. The matchup was reported by Alex Behunin. This represents Magomedov's first octagon appearance, setting up a bantamweight contest between a promotional newcomer and an established UFC fighter. The event is scheduled for the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Further details about how either fighter earned this opportunity were not disclosed.
Murtazali Magomedov is set to make his octagon debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, a bantamweight bout scheduled to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The matchup was reported by Alex Behunin.
Magomedov steps into the UFC as a promotional newcomer, with no verified UFC record on file ahead of his first appearance under the banner. Details about how he earned his contract were not disclosed.
His opponent, Baghdasaryan, is a 34-year-old southpaw from the United States who trains out of Glendale Fighting Club. Known as "The Gun," he carries an 8-4-0 professional record with a 3-2 mark inside the octagon. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Baghdasaryan is a forward-pressure striker who lands at a rate of 4.98 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 58 percent. He records no takedown or submission attempts per 15 minutes, underscoring a fight style built almost entirely on the feet.
Why it matters
- Magomedov's debut gives the UFC a first look at an untested commodity in the bantamweight division
- Baghdasaryan's 3-2 UFC record makes him a credible measuring stick without being an insurmountable barrier for a debuting fighter
- The all-striking profile of Baghdasaryan sets up a technical stand-up test for whoever Magomedov brings into the cage
- A win for either man would provide meaningful momentum in a competitive 135-pound division
