UFC"The Gun"Melsik Baghdasaryan Record: 8-4-0
FeatherweightRecord8-4-0
Age34
DivisionFeatherweight · #119
Combat Edge Elo1624
Last fightJun 20 2026
Melsik Baghdasaryan has a 8-4-0 professional record and is 34 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Glendale Fighting Club. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Melsik Baghdasaryan bio
Personal background
Melsik "The Gun" Baghdasaryan is an Armenian featherweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 8-3. Born on January 28, 1992, in Yerevan, Armenia, he began training karate at age six before transitioning into the kickboxing and Muay Thai that would make his name. A decorated striker with more than 200 amateur kickboxing bouts and professional runs in boxing, kickboxing and K-1 – including a one-time K-1 title challenge – he later settled in Glendale, California, where he trains out of the Glendale Fighting Club. Standing 5'8" with a 70" reach, "The Gun" earned his nickname honestly: he is one of the most dangerous pure strikers in the featherweight division.
Path to the UFC
Baghdasaryan competed across multiple combat-sports disciplines before fully committing to MMA, going undefeated in boxing and compiling a strong kickboxing record that featured K-1 and Japanese promotional appearances. He made his MMA transition in 2019 and immediately put his striking on display, blitzing through regional opponents with a series of first-round TKO and KO finishes on the Gladiator Challenge and LXF circuits. That run set up the opportunity that changed his career.
Earning the contract and UFC arrival
Baghdasaryan booked his ticket to the UFC in September 2020 with a unanimous-decision win over Dennis Buzukja on Dana White's Contender Series. He validated the signing in spectacular fashion in his July 2021 debut, knocking out Collin Anglin with a head kick and punches in the second round – a highlight-reel finish that announced his arrival. He followed with a polished unanimous-decision win over Bruno Souza at UFC 268 in November 2021 to push his promotional record to 2-0.
Navigating the divisional grind
The featherweight ranks then tested his weaknesses. In February 2023, undefeated prospect Josh Culibao submitted him by rear-naked choke in the second round at UFC 284, exposing his grappling. Baghdasaryan rebounded that July with a composed unanimous-decision win over Tucker Lutz, but in February 2025 he ran into surging finisher Jean Silva, who stopped him with punches and elbows in the first round. He is next scheduled to face unbeaten Murtazali Magomedov in June 2026 as he looks to get back on track.
Fighting style
Baghdasaryan is a striker first and foremost, and the numbers reflect it: five of his eight wins have come by knockout, with the other three by decision and zero by submission, for a roughly 63% finish rate. His karate and kickboxing pedigree shows in his diverse, powerful kicking arsenal – the head-kick knockout of Collin Anglin is the signature example – along with sharp boxing and excellent distance management. The clear vulnerability is on the mat: both of his stoppage losses to top prospects came via submission or ground-and-pound, underscoring that opponents who can drag him into grappling exchanges have found the blueprint.
Career highlights
- Multi-discipline striking pedigree — undefeated in pro boxing and a former K-1-level kickboxer with 200-plus amateur bouts before turning to MMA.
- Highlight-reel UFC debut — knocked out Collin Anglin with a second-round head kick to open his Octagon run.
- Contender Series graduate — earned his UFC deal by beating Dennis Buzukja in 2020, then went 2-0 to start his promotional career.
Career snapshot
Melsik Baghdasaryan career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1624Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1093
Featherweight#119of 195 active
Peak1671
Last move-15
Opponent quality1595avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1671 Elo after defeating Bruno Souza (2021-11-07)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Melsik Baghdasaryan quick answers
What is Melsik Baghdasaryan's record?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's professional MMA record is 8-4-0.
How old is Melsik Baghdasaryan?
Melsik Baghdasaryan is 34 years old.
What weight class is Melsik Baghdasaryan?
Melsik Baghdasaryan fights at Featherweight in UFC.
How tall is Melsik Baghdasaryan?
Melsik Baghdasaryan is 5'8" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Melsik Baghdasaryan weigh?
Melsik Baghdasaryan competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Melsik Baghdasaryan's Combat Edge Elo?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's Combat Edge Elo is 1624, with a peak Elo of 1671.
How strong is Melsik Baghdasaryan's recent opposition?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1595 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Melsik Baghdasaryan's last fight?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's latest tracked pro fight was against Murtazali Magomedov at UFC Fight Night on Jun 20 2026.
What is Melsik Baghdasaryan's recent form?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Melsik Baghdasaryan usually win?
Melsik Baghdasaryan's 8 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 63% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
3Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Melsik Baghdasaryan stats
Record : 8 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.04Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
60%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.14Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
73%Fighter50%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.58Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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