Murtazali Magomedov will make his UFC debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, according to a report by Alex Behunin. Baghdasaryan enters the fight with a 3-2 record in the UFC. The bout represents Magomedov's first appearance in the promotion and will take place on a Fight Night card in Las Vegas. No further details about the weight class or specific positioning on the card were provided in the announcement.
Murtazali Magomedov is set to make his UFC debut against Melsik Baghdasaryan on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119 in Las Vegas, per a report from Alex Behunin.
Baghdasaryan, known as "The Gun," carries an overall professional record of 8-4 and has gone 3-2 inside the UFC. The 34-year-old southpaw fights out of Glendale Fighting Club and represents the United States. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Baghdasaryan is a high-volume striker who lands 4.98 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 58 percent accuracy — numbers that rank among the sharper outputs in the bantamweight division. He does not rely on the grappling game, recording no takedown or submission attempts per 15 minutes in his UFC run.
Magomedov arrives as a promotional newcomer, and no verified record or statistical data is currently available through the AgentMMA database for the debuting fighter.
Why it matters
- Baghdasaryan's 3-2 UFC record means a win keeps him relevant in the division while a loss would put further pressure on his roster spot.
- Magomedov faces an immediate test against an experienced UFC veteran in his very first promotional appearance.
- Baghdasaryan's high striking volume and southpaw stance will present a distinct technical challenge for any opponent stepping into the cage for the first time under the UFC banner.
- The weight class for the bout has not been formally confirmed, leaving the divisional stakes partially open.
