What happened: Murtazali Magomedov's Scottish twister has been selected as MMA Fighting's 2026 Submission of the Midyear. The rarely seen spinal-lock finish stood out among every submission landed across the sport in the first half of 2026.

Why it matters: The twister is one of the most difficult submissions to complete in live competition, and midyear honors put Magomedov's name in the conversation among the sport's top finishers. Recognition like this raises a fighter's profile heading into the second half of the year.

What to watch: Watch whether the finish holds up as the year plays out and contends for MMA Fighting's full-year Submission of the Year honors.