Name | Magomed Ankalaev |
Date of birth | Jun 2, 1992 (33 years old) |
Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
Organization | UFC |
Personal links | Instagram X |
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Magomed 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.
Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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Alex Pereira | UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev (2025-03-08) | U-DEC |
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Aleksandar Rakic | UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway (2024-10-26) | U-DEC | |
Johnny Walker | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 (2024-01-13) | KO/TKO Punch 2:42 R2 | |
Johnny Walker | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 (2023-10-21) | CNC |
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