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Melsik Baghdasaryan

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8-2-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

4

First Round Finishes

Melsik Baghdasaryan

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Learn more about Melsik Baghdasaryan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Armenia
Trains at
Glendale Fighting Club
Fighting style
MMA
Age
31
Height
69.00
Weight
157.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 31, 2021
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Lost pro debut, 8-1 since
     
  • Five wins by KO, four in the first round
     
  • Has KOs of seven, nine, 14 and 32 seconds
     
  • Has 3-0 pro boxing record
     
  • 3-0 in pro Muay Thai

UFC on ESPN (7/15/23) Baghdasaryan won a three round unanimous decision over Tucker Lutz 

UFC 284 (2/11/23) Baghdasaryan was submitted by Josh Culibao via rear naked choke at 2:02 of the second round 

UFC 268 (11/6/21) Baghdasaryan won a three round unanimous decision over Bruno Souza

UFC on ESPN (7/31/21) Baghdasaryan stopped Collin Anglin via strikes at 1:50 of the second round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4 

Episode five (9/1/20) Baghdasaryan won a three round unanimous decision over Dennis Buzukja

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at six years old. I was a kid who was active and wanted to fight.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have a kickboxing world championship belt

Do you have any heroes? My dad is my hero

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a very important and big step in my life.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated high school, went into the army and came to the USA.