Murtazali Magomedov made a stunning UFC debut by submitting Melsik Bagdasaryan with a twister at the 1:17 mark of round one at UFC Vegas 119, only the fourth time the submission has been recorded in UFC history. The 11-0 prospect, who also carries a 7-0 amateur record, called for an active schedule and urged fighters and fans to help revitalize the featherweight division.
Murtazali Magomedov announced his arrival in the UFC in emphatic fashion on June 21, submitting Melsik Bagdasaryan with a twister just one minute and 17 seconds into round one at UFC Vegas 119 — a finish so rare it has now been recorded only four times in the promotion's history.
The 26-year-old Magomedov entered his promotional debut carrying a perfect 11-0-0 professional record, bolstered by a 7-0 amateur career that underscored his pedigree before he ever stepped into the paid ranks. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox featherweight brings a remarkably well-rounded statistical profile. He lands 4.83 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while also threatening with 5.17 takedowns and 5.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that speak to an aggressive, multi-dimensional game that made the twister finish look less like a fluke and more like a logical outcome.
Following the stoppage, Magomedov called for an active schedule and urged fighters and fans alike to help breathe new life into the featherweight division.
Why it matters
- The twister is one of the rarest submissions in combat sports; landing it in a UFC debut immediately elevates Magomedov's profile across the division.
- His combination of high-volume striking and relentless grappling output makes him a difficult stylistic puzzle for any featherweight on the roster.
- His public call for activity and a revitalized division signals ambition that could accelerate his climb through the rankings if matchmakers respond.
- At just 26 and still undefeated, Magomedov has significant developmental runway ahead of him inside the octagon.
