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Rare Scottish Twister Submission Stuns UFC Debut
21 Jun
Summary
- Murtazali Magomedov won his UFC debut with a rare Scottish twister.
- The submission victory occurred in the first round at UFC Vegas 119.
- Magomedov remains undefeated with an 11-0 career record.
Murtazali Magomedov achieved a memorable debut at UFC Vegas 119, clinching a rare Scottish twister submission victory against Melsik Baghdasaryan. The fight concluded swiftly in the first round, with Magomedov forcing Baghdasaryan to tap out at 1:17.
Magomedov, now 11-0, expressed his satisfaction with the performance and his eagerness to compete. He also called for renewed attention to the featherweight division.
The winning submission, a variation of the Scottish twister, was inspired by former fighter Stevie Ray. Magomedov is credited as the first fighter to successfully execute this move in the UFC.
This significant win positions Magomedov as a notable talent to watch in the featherweight landscape.
