Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Hyder Amil – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Melsik “The Gun” Baghdasaryan will take on Hyder “The Hurricane” Amil in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Baghdasaryan brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Amil, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 61% striking accuracy, Baghdasaryan has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.28 per minute. On the other hand, Amil boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.73 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Hyder Amil matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Melsik Baghdasaryan is coming in with a 8-2-0 record. Baghdasaryan will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Tucker Lutz at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva in July.

Amil, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Melsik Baghdasaryan on July 15, 2023, at DWCS 7.2 and holds a 8-0-0 record.

Melsik Baghdasaryan has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 34-year-old Hyder Amil is an switch fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Melsik Baghdasaryan stats

→ Baghdasaryan’s striking accuracy is 61%.
→ Baghdasaryan lands 5.28 significant strikes per minute.
→ Baghdasaryan’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Baghdasaryan’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Baghdasaryan’s takedown defense is 72%.

Baghdasaryan comes in with 61% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.28 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Amil fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 1.73 significant strikes per minute. Melsik Baghdasaryan also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Amil’s 0 takedowns and 78% takedown accuracy.

Hyder Amil stats

→ Amil’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Amil lands 1.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Amil’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Amil’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Amil’s takedown defense is 78%.

Hyder spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Melsik has an average fight time of 11:46 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Melsik or Hyder? Sound off in the comments.

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