Age: 28 years
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Reach: 175 cm
Style: Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, BJJ
Record: 14-2 (11 KO/TKO, 2 submissions, 1 decision)
Jean Silva is a Brazilian striker who aims to finish fights early. He excels in stand-up exchanges but isn’t afraid to engage on the ground. His background includes boxing, Muay Thai, and elements of Capoeira, making his style unpredictable. In the UFC, he has already made a name for himself with three consecutive wins: TKO victory over Drew Dober, clean knockout against Charles Jourdain, technical knockout over Westin Wilson.
Silva is a versatile fighter who can adapt to his opponent’s style. He moves well, delivers powerful combinations, and can take the fight to the ground when necessary.
Age: 33 years
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Reach: 178 cm
Style: Kickboxing, Boxing
Record: 8-2 (5 KO/TKO, 3 decisions)
Melsik Baghdasaryan is an experienced kickboxer who relies on precise and powerful strikes. He thrives in stand-up battles, dictating the pace of his fights. In the UFC, Baghdasaryan has secured several victories, including: Knockout win over Collin Anglin, decision victory against Bruno Souza, another decision win against Tucker Lutz.
However, his ground defense remains a weak spot—both of his losses came via submission. This could be a crucial factor in the upcoming fight.
This bout promises to be a striking spectacle. Both fighters prefer stand-up exchanges, ensuring heavy trades and high intensity from the opening bell.
Both fighters are skilled, but Silva has a more aggressive and explosive approach. Baghdasaryan struggles with submissions, whereas Silva has solid BJJ skills. The Brazilian maintains a high pace and is effective throughout all three rounds. Baghdasaryan has more pro fights, but Silva has a higher finish rate.
Conclusion: Silva is likely to push the pace and force Baghdasaryan into mistakes. Given his versatility and ability to take the fight to the ground, he appears to be the favorite in this contest. Prediction: Jean Silva to win. Odds (preliminary): Jean Silva – 1.50
Jean Silva enters the upcoming fight as the favorite, with his explosive striking and well-rounded skill set giving him the edge. Melsik Baghdasaryan is a dangerous kickboxer, but his weakness in grappling could be his downfall against Silva’s BJJ abilities. Silva has been dominant in his UFC run and will likely capitalize on Baghdasaryan’s defensive gaps.
Our prediction – Silva wins by TKO in Round 2 at odds of 1.50.
