Murtazali Magomedov made an immediate impact on his UFC debut, submitting his opponent with a twister submission inside two minutes — only the fourth twister finish in UFC history. The undefeated Kyrgyzstan-based fighter improved to 11-0 with eleven finishes and called on the featherweight division to raise its profile.
Murtazali Magomedov announced his arrival in the UFC with a stunning submission finish, tapping out his debut opponent with a twister in under two minutes to record only the fourth twister finish in promotional history.
The 26-year-old Kyrgyzstan-based fighter improved to a perfect 11-0, with all eleven victories coming by way of finish. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Magomedov fights out of an orthodox stance and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the featherweight division. His numbers reflect a relentless style — he lands 4.83 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy while generating 5.17 takedowns and 5.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a combination that leaves opponents with very few safe places to be.
The twister is among the rarest finishes in combat sports, demanding precise body-lock control, flexibility awareness from the attacking fighter, and an opponent who cannot defend the spinal rotation in time. Magomedov secured it before the two-minute mark, leaving little room for his opponent to scramble to safety. Following the finish, he issued a call to the broader featherweight division to elevate itself, signaling he intends to push the 145-pound weight class toward greater attention.
Why it matters
- A perfect 11-0 record with eleven finishes signals elite finishing instincts rarely seen at the debut stage.
- The twister is only the fourth of its kind in UFC history, immediately placing Magomedov in a historically significant conversation.
- His combination of high-volume striking and constant submission threat creates a matchup problem for virtually any featherweight stylistically.
- A strong debut statement, paired with his post-fight callout, positions him for a meaningful step-up fight sooner rather than later in the division.
