Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Murtazali Magomedov Prediction & Picks - UFC Fight Night
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Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-3-0) and Murtazali Magomedov (10-0-0) will clash in the UFC Featherweight division on Saturday night. Baghdasaryan is 3-2 since joining the UFC in September 2020. The 340-year-old Armenian will be looking to prove his worth in the division after suffering a KO defeat against Jean Silver on his last outing. Despite being the +265 underdog this weekend, “The Gun” can be a dangerous finisher, coming with a 5-1 KO/TKO record into this fight.
Murtazali Magomedov, on the other side of the Octagon, is the warm -345 betting favorite in this fight. This will be the first assignment for “The Highlight” since joining the franchise in September 2025. He has already shown what he brings to the division after defeating Brahyam Zurcher at the Contender Series via a well-timed KO punch in round 1. The 26-year-old Kyrgyzstan-born fighter boasts a 17-fight winning streak, stretching back to his amateur days.
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Melsik Baghdasaryan - Murtazali Magomedov Key Points
- Magomedov has won his last 10 bouts all-time.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in eight of the last 10 Magomedov bouts.
- The fight didn’t go the distance in the last 10 Magomedov bouts.
- The total rounds went under 2.5 in eight of the last 11 Baghdasaryan bouts.
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Our Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Murtazali Magomedov Prediction
Baghdasaryan is the more experienced fighter this weekend, which could be his advantage or disadvantage. He has already clinched crucial wins against some of the experienced names in the division, including Bruno Souza and Tucker Lutz. However, we don’t think his experience will help him against Magomedov's youthful energy. “The Highlight” was the undefeated Octagon champion, so he knows how to win close fights. He showed impressive timing and composure against Zurcher, and will want to pick his spots carefully this weekend. Impressively, Magomedov has a 5-0 KO/TKO record and five submission wins. We’re backing the newcomer to win this fight by stoppage.
Our prediction for Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Murtanzali Magomedov: Under 2.5 rounds to hit.
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