DWCS – S9W7 – Brahyam Zurcher vs Murtazali Magomedov

Brahyam Zurcher and Murtazali Magomedov stepped into the UFC Apex cage on September 23, 2025, for a clash of undefeated featherweights at Dana White’s Contender Series Week 7. Both men entered the bout at 9-0, bringing an air of intrigue — Zurcher known for his explosive offense and Magomedov for his sharp technical striking. The matchup promised fireworks, and the energy in the building reflected that.

The first exchanges were measured, as each fighter respected the other’s power. Zurcher opened with kicks to establish range and keep Magomedov guessing, while Magomedov relied on a disciplined jab to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm. It was a tense feeling-out process, the kind that could turn violent at any moment, as neither wanted to make the first big mistake.

Midway through the opening round, Magomedov found his opening. A precise jab landed flush, wobbling Zurcher and throwing him off balance. Smelling blood, Magomedov closed the distance and unleashed a flurry of punches, pinning Zurcher against the fence. The crowd’s noise spiked as Zurcher tried desperately to recover and escape.

Zurcher scrambled back to his feet, but Magomedov didn’t let him off the hook. He pressed forward again, landing more clean shots until the referee had seen enough. The fight was waved off at just 1:37 of Round 1, giving Magomedov a statement TKO victory and keeping his perfect record intact.

This win cemented Murtazali Magomedov as one of the most polished prospects coming out of this Contender Series season. His patience, timing, and ability to capitalize on a single mistake showed the composure of a future contender. Zurcher, meanwhile, displayed toughness by fighting to stand back up, but on this night, Magomedov’s precision striking proved too much to overcome.