Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Melsik Baghdasaryan
8-3
Age
33
Height
5'9"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
10:31
Gym
Glendale Fighting Club
UFC Record
3-2(5 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
LWWLW
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Armenia
Last Fight2025-02-22
JS
L - Jean Silva
KO/TKOR1 4:15
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Arnold AllenKO/TKOR1 4:15· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
JS
vs Jean Silva
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:15
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:15
WIN
TL
vs Tucker Lutz
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CA
vs Collin Anglin
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 1:50
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:50
LOSS
JC
vs Josh Culibao
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:02
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:02
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Souza
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.0/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Melsik adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
11 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+81% vs div avg
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
73%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
45%
⭐Other
Counters
45%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (82%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (155%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Acc% (60%) and Strikes/Min (5.0).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (150% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#14 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
53% acc84%
Clinch
84% acc14%
Ground
80% acc2%
Striking Differential+1.90/min
5.04 landed/min3.14 absorbed/min
5.04
Landed/Min
3.14
Absorbed/Min
0.24
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed318
Sig. Strikes Attempted533
Key Insights
Melsik is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Effective body attack (39%).
Favorable output (1.6:1).
Elite accuracy at 60%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 53% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
73%
Elite
Division Rank#15 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 73%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
636
2.92
Ratio
Absorbed
218
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
150%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (2.92x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 150% of R1.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:15
R2 Control
0:02
R3 Control
0:20
R1 to Final
+32%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.1pp
Body
+13.9pp
Leg
-17.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#14
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#15
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#6
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#14
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#28
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#41
of 45
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#38
of 45
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#8
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2871
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights