MMA#2
Magomed Ankalaev
Light Heavyweight · Russia · UFC
Record & stats
20Wins2Losses1Draws10Finishes
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | Russia |
| Team | Fight Club Akhmat |
| Height | 191cm |
| Reach | 191cm |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Age | 34 |
| KO rate | 50% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
50% Finish rate- 10 KO/TKO · 50%
- 10 Decision · 50%
Titles & honors
- Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Biography
A long, technical Dagestani southpaw who took the light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira at UFC 313 (March 2025). Pereira reclaimed it with a first-round TKO at UFC 320 (October 2025); Ankalaev remains the top contender, with a bout against Khalil Rountree Jr. set for July 2026.
Professional record: 20-2-1 (mma).
Honors: Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Fight history
- LAlex PereiraL TKO R1
- WAleksandar RakićW Decision