Abus Magomedov calls out Gregory Rodrigues after UFC 333 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Abus Magomedov secured a first-round submission victory over Cameron Rowston at UFC 333, celebrated with a flex and called out contender Gregory Rodrigues afterward. Magomedov's win marked his fifth victory in six fights, boosting his standing in the middleweight division. He acknowledged his prior knockout successes while stating he didn't intend to mimic Nate Diaz's famous celebration. He is now looking for a fight that makes sense for his championship aspirations, emphasizing his competitive drive within the tough middleweight and his history with Rodrigues.
- •Magomedov won by submission at UFC 333 on October 29, 2026.
- •Rowston was rendered unconscious during the match.
- •Magomedov has a record of 30-7-1, 6-3 in the UFC.
- •He expressed interest in fighting Gregory Rodrigues next.
- •The middleweight division continues to see shifting rankings.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Abus Magomedov explains UFC 333 celebration, Gregory Rodrigues callout
"Abus Magomedov had no idea Nate Diaz hit a similar celebration when he let it fly at UFC 333.
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