Joshua Culibao vs Melsik Baghdasaryan🥊(UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski): Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 12/02/2023

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UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski is scheduled to take place in Australia on February 12 at the popular RAC Arena. The preliminary card will feature a curious battle between featherweights Australian Joshua Culibao and Armenian Melsik Baghdasaryan. The Armenian has already had two successful performances under the banner of the strongest organisation, will he be able to extend his winning streak? The fight is planned for 03:00 UK time.

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Joshua-Culibao-vs-Melsik-Baghdasaryan Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 –

Melsik Baghdasaryan to win

1.85

Fight Result – Melsik Baghdasaryan to win

The bookies can’t identify a clear favourite in this pairing. Indeed in terms of skill set the athletes are at about the same level. But Melsik has to be more inventive in a standing position, though he is seriously inferior in anthropometry. But his trademark will be leg kicks, which can effectively slow down the opponent. If he manages to avoid wrestling and close-range punches in a good manner, Melsik will get his way.

Preliminary review and match prediction for Joshua Culibao vs Melsik Baghdasaryan

Joshua Culibao: Kuya

Australia’s Joshua Culibao only stumbled in his UFC debut when he went head-to-head with American Jaylin ‘’The Tarantula’’ Turner. That opponent ‘’Kuya’’ lost by technical knockout before settling for one draw and two wins. In the latest scoring, he outpointed Chinese Nuerdanbek ‘’Wolverine’’ Shailan and South Korean Seung Woo ‘’Sting’’ Choi by the judges’ decisions. The fighter is 28 years old at this stage, with a professional record of ten wins in twelve fights.

He gravitates towards stand-up work, taking advantage of his developed boxing skills. He has never won by submissions and has a number of deficiencies in grappling in general.

The Aussie talent at #UFC284 is unreal! 🔥🇦🇺
Alexander Volkanovski 25-1
Jack Della Maddalena 13-2
Justin Tafa 5-3
Jimmy Crute 12-3
Tyson Pedro 9-3
Joshua Culibao 10-1
Shannon Ross 13-6
Jamie Mullarkey 15-5
Jack Jenkins 10-2#MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/N0uL3xlkuc

— Aussie Rules MMA 🇦🇺 (@MixedMartialAus) February 7, 2023

Melsik Baghdasaryan: The Gun

The Armenian is 30 years old, nicknamed ‘’The Gun’’. In professional MMA he fought eight times, won seven times and suffered only one defeat in his debut fight. He received his contract with the world’s leading organization through Contender Series. Then he shared the cage with American Collin Anglin and Brazilian Bruno ‘’The Tiger’’ Souza. The former was knocked out, the latter was beaten on points.

‘’The Gun’’ is a basic kickboxer who has a decent arsenal of punches, both hands and feet. Blows away opponents’ hips with low kicks, but has mediocre protection against take-downs.