Murtazali Magomedov made a spectacular UFC debut, finishing his opponent with a twister submission inside the second minute of the fight — only the fourth twister finish in UFC history. The 11-0 fighter, who also holds a 7-0 amateur record, called for more activity in the featherweight division after the win.
Murtazali Magomedov announced himself on the UFC stage in stunning fashion on June 21, 2026, submitting his debut opponent with a twister — one of the rarest finishes in mixed martial arts — before the second minute of the fight had elapsed.
The 26-year-old Magomedov arrived in the UFC with a perfect 11-0-0 professional record and a 7-0 amateur background, leaving no doubt about his readiness for the promotion's featherweight division. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox striker operates at a high pace, landing 4.83 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. What makes him genuinely dangerous across all phases, however, is his grappling output — he averages 5.17 takedowns and 5.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, numbers that reflect a fighter who looks to control and finish on the ground as much as he does on the feet.
The twister itself placed Magomedov in rare company. Only three fighters had previously recorded the submission in UFC competition, making Saturday's finish just the fourth in the organization's history. Following the victory, Magomedov called for more activity in the featherweight division, signaling that he has no intention of waiting long for his next assignment.
Why it matters
- The twister finish is one of the rarest submission calls in UFC history, immediately elevating Magomedov's profile at 145 pounds.
- An unblemished 11-0 record combined with elite grappling volume — over five takedowns and five submission attempts per 15 minutes — makes him a credible threat to established featherweights.
- His public push for divisional activity suggests he is eager to build ranking momentum quickly after an eye-catching first impression.
