Melsik Baghdasaryan

Melsik Baghdasaryan (born January 28, 1992) is an Armenian mixed martial artist, kickboxer and boxer, currently competing as a featherweight in the UFC.

A professional competitor since 2013, he is the former Wu Lin Feng International champion,[3] and one-time K-1 Welterweight title challenger.

[8][9] Baghdasaryan won the fight by a unanimous decision,[10] while suffering a slight injury to his left thumb.

[11] Baghdasaryan was scheduled to fight John Vargas at WCK Muay Thai: Matter of Pride, on February 15, 2014.

His kickboxing winning streak earned him a chance to fight for the Wu Lin Feng International title, held at the time by Qiu Jianliang.

[14] In his return to kickboxing, Baghdasaryan participated in the Wu Lin Feng 67 kg tournament, but lost in the quarter final round to Lu Jianbo, by a first-round KO.

[20] In his second boxing match, Melsik fought Abraham Calderon Ruiz, winning the fight through a unanimous decision.

[23] Baghdasaryan was given a chance to fight for a UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series 31, when he faced Dennis Buzukja.

[40] Baghdasaryan next faced Tucker Lutz at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva on July 15, 2023, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

[43] Baghdasaryan was eventually rebooked a week later against Hyder Amil on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236, replacing Shayilan Nuerdanbieke.

[44] In turn, Baghdasaryan pulled out on fight week due to injury and was replaced by Fernie Garcia.