Magomed Ankalaev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Magomed Ankalaev MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Magomed Ankalaev Record

MAGOMED ANKALAEV

“Big Ank”
Russia Flag RUSSIA • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT #2
W-L-D 22-2-1 (1 NC)
(T)KO 12-1
SUB 0-1
LAST 5
W L W W W
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Russia
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 3″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 06/02/1992 (34)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 75.0″ (191cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Gorets • Makhachkala, Dagestan
NICKNAME “Big Ank”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former UFC 205 lb Champion Captured Undisputed Belt at UFC 313
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WFCA World & GP Champion Akhmat FC Grand Prix Winner & Title Defender
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13-Fight UFC Unbeaten Run 2nd Longest Streak in UFC 205 History
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Combat Sambo World Gold Russian Master of Sport & Fighter of the Year
Magomed Ankalaev Record
WINS22
KO/TKO
12
SUB
0
DECISION
10
LOSSES2
KO/TKO
1
SUB
1
DECISION
0
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 26 professional bouts (22-2-1, 1 NC).

Win Rate

22 wins · 25 decisive bouts

Loss Rate

2 losses · 25 decisive bouts

Finish Rate

12 finishes · 25 decisive bouts

KO/TKO Rate

12 KO/TKOs · 25 decisive bouts

Submission Rate

0 submissions · 25 decisive bouts

Decision Rate

10 decisions · 25 decisive bouts

CAREER HISTORY
MMA Pro · 26 Amateur MMA · 15 Pro Exhibition
MAGOMED ANKALAEV FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Bogdan Guskov Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Jul / 25 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:41) Jul / 25 / 2026
ROUND5
TIME2:41
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Light Heavyweight Main Event • Ankalaev vs. Guskov
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Bogdan Guskov
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bogdan Guskov Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout21-2-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$650,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -480 (Favorite) vs Bogdan Guskov: +360 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev methodically controlled distance with snap front kicks and stiff straight punches over four rounds before dropping Guskov in the fifth round and unleashing heavy ground strikes to force referee Marc Goddard’s stoppage at 2:41.
LOSS
Alex Pereira Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Oct / 04 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:20) Oct / 04 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME1:20
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout21-1-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alex Pereira: -130 (Favorite) vs Magomed Ankalaev: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated title rematch, Pereira timed an early left hook counter during an exchange that stunned Ankalaev, following up with hammerfists to reclaim the light heavyweight championship at 1:20 of round one.
WIN
Alex Pereira Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Mar / 08 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Mar / 08 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout20-1-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$900,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -125 (Favorite) vs Alex Pereira: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Derek Cleary: 48-47 Sal D’Amato: 48-47 Chris Lee: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed a career-high 94 significant strikes, integrating clinches and sharp southpaw combinations while stifling Pereira’s signature calf kicks over 25 grueling minutes to claim the undisputed light heavyweight belt.
WIN
Aleksandar Rakic Austria Austria
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway
Oct / 26 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 26 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Title Eliminator • Ankalaev vs. Rakić
Main Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakić
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Aleksandar Rakić Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout19-1-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -380 (Favorite) vs Aleksandar Rakić: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog Ben Cartlidge: 29-28 David Lethaby: 29-28 Vito Paolillo: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competitive stand-up battle. Ankalaev gradually took over rounds two and three by countering Rakić’s aggressive blitzes with clean straight lefts and body kicks to punch his ticket to the title shot.
WIN
Johnny Walker Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
Jan / 13 / 2024
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 2 (2:42) Jan / 13 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME2:42
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event Rematch • Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Johnny Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-0 (1 NC)
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout18-1-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -550 (Favorite) vs Johnny Walker: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev settled business authoritatively. After tagging Walker in round one, he dropped him with an explosive short right hook against the fence and finished with an accurate follow-up shot at 2:42 of round two, bagging a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
NC
Johnny Walker Brazil Brazil
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Oct / 21 / 2023
No Contest
Rnd 1 (3:13) Oct / 21 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:13
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 UFC 294 Feature Bout • Ankalaev vs. Walker
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 205 lbs
Johnny Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout18-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -360 (Favorite) vs Johnny Walker: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed an accidental knee while Walker was deemed grounded against the fence. The cageside physician waved the bout off following a brief concussion evaluation, resulting in an official No Contest.
DRAW
Jan Blachowicz Title Fight Poland Poland
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Dec / 10 / 2022
Draw
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 10 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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Belt Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Vacant UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Jan Błachowicz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jan Błachowicz Record at Bout (Opponent)29-9-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout18-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -300 (Favorite) vs Jan Błachowicz: +240 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Mike Bell: 47-48 Derek Cleary: 48-46 Sal D’Amato: 47-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Błachowicz chopped Ankalaev’s legs with heavy kicks early on, but Ankalaev mounted a furious comeback in rounds four and five with relentless wrestling and dominant ground-and-pound, settling in a rare split draw.
WIN
Anthony Smith United States United States
UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2
Jul / 30 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:09) Jul / 30 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME3:09
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 277 Contender Bout • Ankalaev vs. Smith
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Anthony Smith
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206 lbs vs 206 lbs
Anthony Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)36-16-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout17-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -520 (Favorite) vs Anthony Smith: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jacob Montalvo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Smith suffered a leg fracture during an early exchange; Ankalaev established dominant top position in round two and finished the fight with punishing ground strikes.
WIN
Thiago Santos Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev
Mar / 12 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Mar / 12 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Santos vs. Ankalaev
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Thiago Santos
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205½ lbs
Thiago Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)22-9-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout16-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -600 (Favorite) vs Thiago Santos: +425 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Derek Cleary: 49-46 Sal D’Amato: 49-46 Junichiro Kamijo: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Disciplined tactical showcase. Ankalaev dropped former title challenger Santos with precise counters and controlled the cage tempo across five rounds.
WIN
Volkan Oezdemir Switzerland Switzerland
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira
Oct / 30 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 30 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 267 Main Card • Ankalaev vs. Oezdemir
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Volkan Oezdemir
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Etihad Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Volkan Oezdemir Record at Bout (Opponent)17-5-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$130,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -330 (Favorite) vs Volkan Oezdemir: +260 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Ben Cartlidge: 30-27 David Lethaby: 30-27 Vito Paolillo: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev dropped former title challenger Oezdemir with a stinging left hand in round one, controlling the tempo throughout to seal a dominant decision win.
WIN
Nikita Krylov Ukraine Ukraine
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane
Feb / 27 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 27 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Ankalaev vs. Krylov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Nikita Krylov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Nikita Krylov Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout14-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -350 (Favorite) vs Nikita Krylov: +275 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Mike Bell: 29-28 Derek Cleary: 29-28 Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev responded to an aggressive start by Krylov with takedowns and smothering top control in rounds two and three to take a 29-28 sweep across all judges.
WIN
Ion Cutelaba Moldova Moldova
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje
Oct / 24 / 2020
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (4:19) Oct / 24 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME4:19
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC 254 Grudge Rematch • Ankalaev vs. Cuțelaba 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cuțelaba
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Ion Cuțelaba Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0 (1 NC)
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout13-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$90,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Emphatic finish. Ankalaev silenced all controversy by knocking Cuțelaba down with a crushing counter left hook and finishing him with hammerfists, collecting a Performance of the Night bonus ($50k).
WIN
Ion Cutelaba Moldova Moldova
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Feb / 29 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:38) Feb / 29 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME0:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 169 • Ankalaev vs. Cuțelaba 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cuțelaba
Fight LocationUnited States Norfolk, Virginia, United States (Chartway Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204½ lbs vs 204½ lbs
Ion Cuțelaba Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0 (1 NC)
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout12-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Referee Kevin MacDonald intervened at 0:38 after Ankalaev landed multiple head kicks, believing Cuțelaba was out on his feet, causing immediate controversy.
WIN
Dalcha Lungiambula South Africa South Africa
UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar
Nov / 09 / 2019
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 3 (0:29) Nov / 09 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME0:29
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 163 • Ankalaev vs. Lungiambula
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Dalcha Lungiambula
Fight LocationRussia Moscow, Russia (CSKA Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Dalcha Lungiambula Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout11-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Highlight-reel front kick knockout directly to the chin in round three, earning Ankalaev a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Klidson Abreu Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos
Feb / 23 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 23 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Catchweight (209 lbs) Bout • Ankalaev vs. Abreu
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Klidson Abreu
Fight LocationCzech Republic Prague, Czech Republic (O2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 209 lbs (Missed Weight)
Klidson Abreu Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout10-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Abreu came in 3 lbs heavy. Ankalaev bloodied Abreu with a vicious knee in round one and swept all three rounds (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
WIN
Marcin Prachnio Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik
Sep / 15 / 2018
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (3:09) Sep / 15 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME3:09
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 136 • Ankalaev vs. Prachnio
Prelims Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Marcin Prachnio
Fight LocationRussia Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcin Prachnio Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout9-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed a flush left high kick followed by an overhand right to knock out Prachnio, claiming his first career UFC victory and Performance bonus.
LOSS
Paul Craig United Kingdom Scotland
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov
Mar / 17 / 2018
Submission
Rnd 3 (4:59) Mar / 17 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME4:59
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Ankalaev vs. Craig
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Paul Craig
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Paul Craig Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Magomed Ankalaev: -650 (Favorite) vs Paul Craig: +475 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev dominated 14 minutes and 55 seconds of the fight before Craig locked in a buzzer-beater triangle choke with only five seconds left in the bout, forcing a tap at 4:59.
WIN
Celso Ricardo da Silva Brazil Brazil
WFCA 43: Grozny Battle
Oct / 04 / 2017
KO
Rnd 1 (1:09) Oct / 04 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODKO
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🥊 WFCA 43 Co-Main Event • Ankalaev vs. Da Silva
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Celso Ricardo da Silva
Fight LocationRussia Grozny, Russia (Sports Palace Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Celso Ricardo da Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev blitzed Da Silva in 69 seconds to cap off an undefeated regional run before signing with the UFC.
WIN
Wagner Prado Title Fight Brazil Brazil
WFCA 38: Grozny Battle
May / 21 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:33) May / 21 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt WFCA Light Heavyweight Championship • Ankalaev vs. Prado
Defended WFCA Title
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Wagner Prado
Fight LocationRussia Grozny, Russia (Sports Palace)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Wagner Prado Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev retained his WFCA world championship by knocking out UFC veteran “Caldeirão” Prado with vicious punches at 3:33 of round one.
WIN
Maxim Grishin Title Fight Russia Russia
WFCA 30: 2016 WFC Akhmat Grand Prix Final
Oct / 04 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 4 (1:13) Oct / 04 / 2016
ROUND4
TIME1:13
METHODTKO
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Belt Vacant WFCA Light Heavyweight Championship • Ankalaev vs. Grishin
Captured WFCA Title
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Maxim Grishin
Fight LocationRussia Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Maxim Grishin Record at Bout (Opponent)23-6-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev out-wrestled and dismantled experienced veteran Grishin, securing a fourth-round TKO stoppage to win the Akhmat Grand Prix belt.
WIN
Artur Astakhov Russia Russia
WFCA 23: Grand Prix Akhmat
Jun / 11 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 11 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 WFCA 23 Grand Prix Semifinal • Ankalaev vs. Astakhov
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Artur Astakhov
Fight LocationRussia Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Artur Astakhov Record at Bout (Opponent)14-3-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev outpointed Astakhov over three rounds, controlling range and stuffing takedowns to advance to the Akhmat Grand Prix Final.
WIN
Lloyd Marshbanks United States United States
WFCA 17: Grand Prix Akhmat
Apr / 09 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:15) Apr / 09 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME0:15
METHODTKO
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🥊 WFCA 17 Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Ankalaev vs. Marshbanks
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Lloyd Marshbanks
Fight LocationRussia Grozny, Russia (Sports Hall Coliseum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Lloyd Marshbanks Record at Bout (Opponent)20-19-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev scored the fastest finish of his career, swarming American veteran Marshbanks with unanswered punches to force a submission due to strikes in only 15 seconds.
WIN
Nadyr Bulkhadarov Russia Russia
Russian MMA Union – 2015 Russian MMA Super Cup
Dec / 05 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:45) Dec / 05 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME4:45
METHODTKO
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🥊 Super Cup of Russia 2015 • Ankalaev vs. Bulkhadarov
Super Cup Bout
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Nadyr Bulkhadarov
Fight LocationRussia Chelyabinsk, Russia (Traktor Ice Arena)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Nadyr Bulkhadarov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed clean combinations against the ropes before referee stopped the bout at 4:45 of round one.
WIN
Dovlet Yagshimuradov Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
OC: Oplot Challenge 103
Oct / 18 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 18 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Oplot Challenge 103 • Ankalaev vs. Yagshimuradov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Fight LocationRussia Moscow, Russia (Druzhba Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-1
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev out-grappled future ACA world champion Yagshimuradov across three full rounds to take a clear unanimous decision in Moscow.
WIN
Denic Strahinja Serbia Serbia
TFC: Tesla Fighting Championship 4
Jun / 14 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 14 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Tesla Fighting Championship 4 • Ankalaev vs. Denić
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Strahinja Denić
Fight LocationSerbia Pančevo, Serbia (Sports Hall Strelište)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Strahinja Denić Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Serbia for his sophomore fight, Ankalaev controlled top position and won all three rounds unanimously.
WIN
Vasily Babich Ukraine Ukraine
OC: Oplot Challenge 96
Jan / 18 / 2014
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 18 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Ankalaev vs. Babich
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Vasily Babich
Fight LocationUkraine Kharkiv, Ukraine (Oplot Sports Club)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Vasily Babich Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Magomed Ankalaev Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World amateur MMA champion Ankalaev made his pro debut against 9-1 prospect Vasily Babich in Ukraine, capturing a tough majority decision victory over three rounds.
MAGOMED ANKALAEV FIGHT HISTORY – PRO EXHIBITION
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Nadyr Bulkhadarov Russia Russia
Russian MMA Union – 2015 Russian MMA Super Cup
Dec / 05 / 2015
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (4:45) Dec / 05 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME4:45
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
🥊 Russian MMA Super Cup 2015 • Ankalaev vs. Bulkhadarov
Super Cup Feature
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Nadyr Bulkhadarov
Fight LocationRussia Chelyabinsk, Russia (Traktor Ice Arena)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev battered Bulkhadarov against the ropes with aggressive punch combinations to earn a first-round TKO under veteran referee John McCarthy.
MAGOMED ANKALAEV FIGHT HISTORY – AMATEUR
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Erkinbek Inzhel Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
WMMAA – 2016 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 25 / 2016
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 25 / 2016
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Joshua McGregor New Zealand New Zealand
WMMAA – 2016 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 25 / 2016
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 25 / 2016
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Marco Marchiello Italy Italy
WMMAA – 2016 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 25 / 2016
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 25 / 2016
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Hasan Mezhiev Latvia Latvia
WMMAA – 2015 World MMA Championships – Finals
Nov / 28 / 2015
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 2 (5:00) Nov / 28 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
WIN
Michal Kotalik Czech Republic Czech Republic
WMMAA – 2015 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 27 / 2015
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 27 / 2015
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
John Winter Germany Germany
WMMAA – 2015 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 27 / 2015
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 27 / 2015
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Nabi Mammadov Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
WMMAA – 2015 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 27 / 2015
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 27 / 2015
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Pavol Langer Slovakia Slovakia
WMMAA – 2015 World MMA Championships – Selection
Nov / 27 / 2015
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Nov / 27 / 2015
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Valentin Moldavsky Russia Russia
Russian MMA Union – Omsk Cup
May / 30 / 2015
Decision (Split)
Rnd 3 (3:00) May / 30 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME3:00
METHODDecision (Split)
Bout Specifications & Officials View Dossier arrow
Officials
Ref: Dmitriy Sazonov
WIN
Mikhail Ragozin Russia Russia
FeFOMP and Russian MMA Union – Russia’s MMA Amateur Supercup
Dec / 20 / 2014
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 2 (5:00) Dec / 20 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
WIN
Aziz Dzhumaniyazov Russia Russia
Russian MMA Union – Moscow Open Cup 2014, Finals
Nov / 29 / 2014
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:18) Nov / 29 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:18
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
WIN
Sergey Arbuzov Russia Russia
Russian MMA Union – Moscow Open Cup 2014, Day 1
Nov / 28 / 2014
KO (Punch)
Rnd 1 (0:40) Nov / 28 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:40
METHODKO (Punch)
LOSS
Murad Abdurakhmanov Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
WMMAA – 2014 World Championships – Finals
Sep / 12 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:00) Sep / 12 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME0:00
METHODSubmission
WIN
Hasan Mezhiev Latvia Latvia
WMMAA – 2014 World Championships – Selection
Sep / 11 / 2014
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Sep / 11 / 2014
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
WIN
Rashit Amankulov Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
WMMAA – 2014 World Championships – Selection
Sep / 11 / 2014
Decision
Rnd 0 (0:00) Sep / 11 / 2014
ROUND0
TIME0:00
METHODDecision
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Pro mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship

  • UFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time, former)
    • First Russian UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
  • Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. Marcin Prachnio, Dalcha Lungiambula, Ion Cuțelaba, and Johnny Walker
  • Third longest win streak in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (9)
  • Second longest unbeaten streak in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (14) (behind Jon Jones)
    • Fifth longest unbeaten streak in UFC history (14)
  • Tied (Rashad Evans & Chuck Liddell) for fifth most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (13)
  • Tied (Khalil Rountree Jr., Dustin Jacoby & Dominick Reyes) for third most knockouts in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (7)

World Fighting Championship Akhmat

  • WFCA Light Heavyweight Champion (One time)
    • One successful title defense
  • 2016 Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Winner

Russian MMA Union

  • MMA Super Cup of Russia 2015

Amateur MMA/combat sambo

World MMA Association (WMMAA)

  • 🥇 World Cup at Light Heavyweight (2013)
  • 🥈 World Championship at Light Heavyweight (2014)
  • 🥇 World Championship at Light Heavyweight (2015)
  • 🥇 World Championship at Light Heavyweight (2016)

Russian MMA Union

  • 🥇 Russian MMA Championship at Light Heavyweight (2014)
  • 🥇 Moscow Open Cup at Light Heavyweight (2014)
  • 🥇 Super Cup of Russia at Light Heavyweight (2014)
  • 🥇 MMA Cup of Dagestan at Light Heavyweight (2015)
  • 🥇 Russian Cup: North Caucasian Federal District at Light Heavyweight (2015)
  • 🥇 Russian MMA Championship at Light Heavyweight (2015)
  • 🥇 Russian MMA Championship at Light Heavyweight (2016)

Combat Sambo

  • 🥇 Combat Sambo Cup of Dagestan at Light Heavyweight (2016)
PAY-PER-VIEW BOUTS
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
DRAW
Jan Blachowicz Title Fight Poland Poland
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Dec / 10 / 2022
Draw (Split)
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 10 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDraw (Split)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
Belt 🥊 PPV Main Event 1 • UFC 282: Błachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Vacant UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupJan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Date of BoutDecember 10, 2022
Pay-Per-View BuysNot Disclosed
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlined UFC 282 in Las Vegas for the vacant undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Ankalaev rallied with dominant ground-and-pound in rounds four and five to end in a rare split draw. Official PPV buys were not disclosed.
WIN
Alex Pereira Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Mar / 08 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Mar / 08 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt 🥊 PPV Main Event 2 • UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupPereira vs Magomed Ankalaev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Date of BoutMarch 8, 2025
Pay-Per-View BuysNot Disclosed
Est. Fighter Purse~$900,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ankalaev landed 94 significant strikes and neutralized Pereira’s leg kicks over 25 minutes to capture the undisputed Light Heavyweight belt as the headliner at T-Mobile Arena. Official PPV buys were not disclosed.
LOSS
Alex Pereira Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Oct / 04 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:20) Oct / 04 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME1:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
Belt 🥊 PPV Main Event 3 • UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupMagomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Date of BoutOctober 4, 2025
Pay-Per-View BuysNot Disclosed
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defended the title in the highly anticipated rematch at T-Mobile Arena. Pereira connected with an early left hook counter to reclaim the belt at 1:20 of round one. PPV buys were not disclosed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Magomed Ankalaev’s Next Fight?

Magomed Ankalaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Magomed Ankalaev’s record?

Magomed Ankalaev’s professional MMA record is 22-2-1 (1 NC).

Who Is Magomed Ankalaev’s Next Opponent?

Magomed Ankalaev’s next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ankalaev fight last?

Ankalaev most recently fought Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on Saturday, July 25, 2026, WIN (KO/TKO).

What weight class does Ankalaev fight in?

Ankalaev fights at Light Heavyweight and weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

Is Ankalaev ranked in the UFC?

Ankalaev is the #2 ranked UFC Light Heavyweight contender and former UFC Light Heavyweight champion.

How many knockouts does Ankalaev have?

Ankalaev has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ankalaev won?

Ankalaev has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Ankalaev?

Ankalaev is 6’3″ (190 cm) tall.

Who is Ankalaev’s manager?

Ankalaev is managed by Ali Abdelaziz of Dominance MMA Management.

What is Magomed Ankalaev’s nickname?

Magomed Ankalaev’s nickname is “Big Ank”.

How old is Magomed Ankalaev?

Magomed Ankalaev is 34 years old, born on June 2, 1992.

How many submission wins does Ankalaev have?

Ankalaev has 0 submission wins in his professional MMA career.

What is Ankalaev’s nationality?

Ankalaev is Russian. He was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, and represents Russia in professional competition.

How many losses does Magomed Ankalaev have?

Magomed Ankalaev has 2 losses in his professional MMA career (1 by submission against Paul Craig and 1 by KO/TKO against Alex Pereira).

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