Melsik Baghdasaryan
The Gun
Armenia
Out
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/1/2026
Out of Brito fight
Baghdasaryan has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Joanderson Brito at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what caused Baghdasaryan to pull out of the fight at the last moment, but he will now have to wait a bit longer for his next chance at his first win since July 2023. Isaac Thomson will fill in on short notice to face Brito instead.
It's unclear what caused Baghdasaryan to pull out of the fight at the last moment, but he will now have to wait a bit longer for his next chance at his first win since July 2023. Isaac Thomson will fill in on short notice to face Brito instead.
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Brito up next
Baghdasaryan will fight Joanderson Brito at UFC Vegas 112 on Dec. 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Baghdasaryan has fought just once in the past 24 months, and his lone fight resulted in a loss to Jean Silva. Because of his inactivity, the 33-year-old featherweight could display some rust in December, though he may be able to get back in the win column while facing an opponent who has dropped each of his last two bouts.
Baghdasaryan has fought just once in the past 24 months, and his lone fight resulted in a loss to Jean Silva. Because of his inactivity, the 33-year-old featherweight could display some rust in December, though he may be able to get back in the win column while facing an opponent who has dropped each of his last two bouts.
Routed in return from long layoff
Baghdasaryan lost to Jean Silva via TKO (strikes) at 4:15 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Coming off a significant shoulder injury, this was Baghdasaryan's first fight since July 2023. It was also a terrible matchup for him, as Silva is about the last featherweight on the roster you want to see standing across from you in a stand-up brawl these days. Melsik eventually got dropped by a huge combination from Silva. He was clearly done and Silva let up, but referee Kevin MacDonald told the latter to keep fighting so Baghdasaryan was forced to absorb a few huge elbows getting being put away from good. There's some talent here, but the 33-year-old has fought just five times (3-2) since making his July 2021 UFC debut.
Coming off a significant shoulder injury, this was Baghdasaryan's first fight since July 2023. It was also a terrible matchup for him, as Silva is about the last featherweight on the roster you want to see standing across from you in a stand-up brawl these days. Melsik eventually got dropped by a huge combination from Silva. He was clearly done and Silva let up, but referee Kevin MacDonald told the latter to keep fighting so Baghdasaryan was forced to absorb a few huge elbows getting being put away from good. There's some talent here, but the 33-year-old has fought just five times (3-2) since making his July 2021 UFC debut.
Next fight scheduled
Baghdasaryan will take on Jean Silva in a featherweight bout at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Baghdasaryan is coming off a bounce-back win, taking care of Tucker Lutz back in July via unanimous decision. His opponent Silva has won all three of his first UFC bouts, so this should be an entertaining bout. Baghasaryan has a two-inch advantage in height and a one-inch advantage in reach.
Baghdasaryan is coming off a bounce-back win, taking care of Tucker Lutz back in July via unanimous decision. His opponent Silva has won all three of his first UFC bouts, so this should be an entertaining bout. Baghasaryan has a two-inch advantage in height and a one-inch advantage in reach.
Won't fight Naimov
Baghdasaryan (shoulder) won't fight against Muhammad Naimov in Saudi Arabia on June 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Baghdasaryan suffered a torn labrum on his left shoulder, and it's unclear when he'll return. Baghdasaryan last was in the Octagon back in July 2023, when he beat Tucker Lutz by unanimous decision. There's no timetable for his return to action.
Baghdasaryan suffered a torn labrum on his left shoulder, and it's unclear when he'll return. Baghdasaryan last was in the Octagon back in July 2023, when he beat Tucker Lutz by unanimous decision. There's no timetable for his return to action.
Removed from fight
Baghdasaryan has been removed from his fight against Hyder Amil at UFC Vegas 86 on Feb. 10, James Lynch of MiddleEasy reports.
ANALYSIS
There was no word on why Baghdasaryan was removed from this fight. Amil is currently searching for a new opponent. Baghdasaryan last was in the Octagon back in July when he beat Tucker Lutz by unanimous decision.
There was no word on why Baghdasaryan was removed from this fight. Amil is currently searching for a new opponent. Baghdasaryan last was in the Octagon back in July when he beat Tucker Lutz by unanimous decision.