Mixed-martial arts veteran Gegard Mousasi begins his title defense for the Bellator MMA middleweight championship belt on Friday night in Connecticut when he takes on John Salter at Bellator 264. Read more
Arman Tsarukyan wanted to fight a ranked opponent in his next UFC bout, but that won’t be happening. Read more
Melsik Baghdasaryan grabbed the MMA world’s attention on Saturday night with an amazing head-kick knockout win against Collin Anglin. Read more
Georgi Karakhanyan made his veteran presence be felt at Bellator 263.
The Armenian mixed-martial artist finished Kiefer Crosbie in the first round of a lightweight bout via submission in impressive fashion.
Karakhanyan improved to 33-11 with the victory, which was his third win in his last four matches. This was his 16th career submission victory.
Say his name: Melsik Baghdasaryan.
The Armenian mixed-martial artist had quite a UFC debut on Saturday night, when he knocked out Collin Anglin in a featherweight bout with a vicious head kick.
Baghdasaryan led in significant strikes in the first round, before he delivered a punishing blow with a head kick to Anglin in the second round which captured the attention of the UFC.
Baghdasaryan improved his professional record to 6-1 with the victory. He earned a $50,000 performance of the night bonus from the UFC following his win.