Murtazali Magomedov submits Melsik Baghdasaryan with rare UFC twister

Murtazali Magomedov secured a victory against Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Fight Night 279, held on June 21, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Magomedov showcased a rare twister submission in the first round, marking only the fourth occurrence of this move in UFC competing history. He attributed his success with the technique to training partner Askar Askarov, who demonstrated the move to him recently. After the bout, Magomedov expressed his desire to remain active in the featherweight division, aiming for fights every three to four months.

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