On September 3, 2022, Abus Magomedov made a stunning UFC debut in Paris with a 19-second knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus. The German-based Russian landed a brutal front kick just seconds into the fight before swarming with punches to seal the quick finish.
The emphatic win immediately earned him a main event against Sean Strickland, though the American prevailed and went on to secure a title shot. Magomedov then suffered another setback against Caio Borralho but has since bounced back, stringing together three straight victories.
Now set to return at UFC 320, Magomedov has established himself as a dangerous contender in the middleweight division, two years on from his perfect Paris debut.
