Fighter details| Name | Magomed Ankalaev (Men) |
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| Date of birth | Jun 2, 1992 (33 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioMagomed Aliboulatovitch Ankalaev is a Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter competing in the light-heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on June 2, 1992 in Makhatchkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, he is of Avar descent. Before taking up MMA, Ankalaev practiced sambo, a discipline in which he excelled, winning several national competitions.
Ankalaev began his professional MMA career in 2014. He joined the UFC in March 2018, where he suffered a defeat in his first fight against Paul Craig. However, he quickly bounced back with an impressive winning streak, positioning him as one of the top contenders for the light-heavyweight title.
On March 8, 2025, at UFC 313 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, Ankalaev takes on reigning champion Alex Pereira. After a tactical and measured fight, Ankalaev wins, becoming the new UFC light-heavyweight champion.
Outside the octagon, Magomed Ankalaev is renowned for his discipline and commitment to his sport. He continues to proudly represent Dagestan on the international MMA scene, cementing his reputation as one of the best fighters in his class.
Fights
16
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 66.67% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Josh Emmett | 19-7 |
| Bolaji Oki The Zulu Warrior | 10-4 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 20-11 |
| Drew Dober | 29-15 |
| Reinier de Ridder The Dutch Knight | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Indalecio Tat Romero Mean Bean | 30-6 |
| Matt Jaggers Jagger Bomb | 21-8 |
| Nuri Shakir The Shark | 19-22 |
| Almanbet Zhanybekov | 18-12 |
| Miguel Cooley | 16-22 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno The Assassin Baby | 23-10 |
| Chidi Njokuani Chidi Bang Bang | 25-12 |
| Manel Kape Starboy | 22-7 |
| Danny Silva Puma | 11-2 |
| Ryan Gracie | 5-2 |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | 16-5 |
| Tatsuya Kawajiri Crusher | 37-14 |
| Marcin Tybura Tybur | 27-10 |
| Ken Shamrock The World's Most Dangerous Man | 28-17 |
| Charles Oliveira do Bronx | 37-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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