Murtazali Magomedov made an immediate impact on his UFC debut, submitting his opponent with a twister at the 1:17 mark of the first round — only the fourth twister finish in UFC history. The 11-0 featherweight prospect, who also carries a 7-0 amateur record, called for an active schedule and urged the division to rise to its former prominence following the win.
Murtazali Magomedov announced his UFC arrival in emphatic fashion on June 21, submitting his debut opponent with a twister at just 1:17 of the first round to secure one of the rarest finishes in promotional history.
The 26-year-old featherweight from Russia entered the octagon carrying a perfect 11-0 professional record, backed by a 7-0 amateur career. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Magomedov fights out of an orthodox stance and has built his reputation on relentless offensive output. His verified numbers reflect a fighter who rarely lets opponents breathe — he lands 4.83 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, while also threatening constantly on the mat with 5.17 takedowns and 5.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes. That grappling volume made a twister finish feel less like a fluke and more like an inevitability.
The twister is among the most technically demanding submissions in combat sports, requiring precise spinal control and body triangle positioning. Magomedov's finish was only the fourth in UFC history, placing him in extraordinarily rare company on his very first night in the promotion.
Following the win, Magomedov called for a busy schedule and urged the featherweight division to recapture its former prominence.
Why it matters
- The twister finish is the fourth in UFC history, instantly establishing Magomedov as one of the most technically complete newcomers in the division.
- An 11-0 record combined with elite grappling volume and striking output signals a fighter who could move through the featherweight rankings quickly.
- His public call for an active schedule and a stronger division suggests he intends to push for ranked competition without delay.
