Abus Magomedov submitted Cameron Rowston with a first-round guillotine at UFC 333, ending the unbeaten UFC run of a rising middleweight. Magomedov then called out Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues, positioning himself for a potential ranked matchup.

By the Numbers
  • 1:44 — Round 1 stoppage time.
  • 5 of Magomedov’s last 6 fights have ended in wins.
  • 9 — Career submission wins for Magomedov.
Yes, But

Magomedov has momentum, but he has also lost to top middleweights Sean Strickland, Caio Borralho and Joe Pyfer. A callout does not guarantee a matchup with Rodrigues.

Bottom Line

Magomedov turned a successful finish into a clear push for a step up in competition; his next booking will show whether that momentum translates into a ranked opportunity.