A bout between Murtazali Magomedov and Melsik Baghdasaryan is in the works for UFC Vegas 119, scheduled for June 20. The matchup is being developed for the event, though no official announcement has been made yet. Baghdasaryan holds a 3-2 record in the UFC. The source of this information is Alex Behunin. This would mark a significant addition to the June card.
A bantamweight matchup between Murtazali Magomedov and Melsik Baghdasaryan is being targeted for UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, according to reporter Alex Behunin. No official announcement has been made, but the bout is in development for the card.
Baghdasaryan, known as "The Gun," enters the matchup carrying an overall professional record of 8-4 and a 3-2 mark inside the UFC. The 34-year-old southpaw represents the United States and trains out of the renowned Glendale Fighting Club. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Baghdasaryan has shown a striking-heavy approach in his UFC tenure, landing 4.98 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 58 percent accuracy. He has not recorded any takedowns or submission attempts in his UFC appearances, making him a stand-and-trade threat in the division.
Verified data for Magomedov was not available in the database at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Baghdasaryan's 3-2 UFC record means another loss could put him on the bubble, while a win could push him back into ranking contention at bantamweight
- His elite striking accuracy and volume make this a stylistically compelling matchup for whoever his opponent brings
- UFC Vegas 119 on June 20 is shaping up as a meaningful mid-year event, and this addition would strengthen the card
