Murtazali Magomedov announced himself in the UFC with a twister submission just under two minutes into his debut, recording only the fourth twister finish in UFC history. The 11-0 featherweight, who also holds a 7-0 amateur record, called out the division after the win and said he wants to help revive the featherweight division.
Murtazali Magomedov wasted no time making an impression in his UFC debut, submitting his opponent with a twister just under two minutes into the fight at UFC Vegas 119 on June 21, 2026.
The 26-year-old featherweight from Russia entered the octagon carrying a perfect 11-0 professional record, backed by an additional 7-0 amateur mark. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Magomedov brings a well-rounded offensive game to the 145-pound division. His numbers reflect a grappling-heavy style with genuine finishing instincts — he averages 5.17 takedowns and 5.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, while also generating 4.83 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy. The twister finish adds an exclamation point to those figures, representing only the fourth time the rare submission has been used to end a fight in UFC history.
Following the victory, Magomedov called out the featherweight division and expressed a desire to help breathe new life into the 145-pound weight class.
Why it matters
- The twister submission is among the rarest finishes in UFC history, instantly elevating Magomedov's profile after just one octagon appearance.
- His combination of high-volume striking and elite grappling output makes him a credible threat at any level of the featherweight rankings.
- A vocal callout after his debut signals ambition and sets the stage for a higher-profile matchup in his sophomore appearance.
- The featherweight division has long been viewed as lacking depth and star power, and a dynamic finisher entering undefeated could shift attention back to 145 pounds.
