Muurtazali Magomedov will make his UFC debut on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, facing Melsik Baghdasaryan. Baghdasaryan brings a 3-2 record in the UFC into the matchup. The bantamweight bout represents an opportunity for Magomedov to make his first impression in the promotion. Alex Behunin reported the booking. Both fighters will be looking to establish momentum in the competitive 135-pound division.
Muurtazali Magomedov is set to make his UFC debut on June 21 at UFC Vegas 119, where he will take on bantamweight veteran Melsik Baghdasaryan. The booking was first reported by Alex Behunin.
Baghdasaryan, known as "The Gun," enters the fight with an overall record of 8-4 and has gone 3-2 inside the UFC. The 34-year-old American trains out of Glendale Fighting Club and competes as a southpaw at 135 pounds. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, he is an active striker who lands 4.98 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 58 percent accuracy. His game is built almost entirely on the feet, as he records no takedowns or submission attempts to speak of in his UFC appearances.
Magomedov arrives as the newcomer in this pairing, stepping into the promotion without a UFC record to his name. The bantamweight bout will serve as his first opportunity to make an impression on the 135-pound roster.
Why it matters
- Magomedov faces a seasoned UFC opponent immediately, giving him little margin for error in his debut
- Baghdasaryan's high-volume, accurate striking will test the newcomer's defensive fundamentals from the opening bell
- A win for either man carries real weight in a crowded and competitive bantamweight division where roster positioning can shift quickly
