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Anthony Smith vs Magomed Ankalaev

Anthony Smith is 38-22-0; Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC). Anthony Smith is 4 years older than Magomed Ankalaev. Anthony Smith has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Magomed Ankalaev. Anthony Smith is 1" · 3 cm taller than Magomed Ankalaev. They have met once: Anthony Smith 0, Magomed Ankalaev 1.

Anthony Smith
United States
Anthony Smith
“Lionheart” · 38-22-0
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Light HeavyweightMet once
Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Magomed Ankalaev
22-2-1 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Anthony Smith
MMABJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJGracie Barra
  • 2016Victory FC Middleweight ChampionshipVictory Fighting Championship
  • 2015CFFC Middleweight ChampionshipCage Fury Fighting Championships
Camp · Factory X Muay Thai · Englewood, Colorado, US
Magomed Ankalaev
Combat SamboGreco-Roman Wrestling
  • —Master of SportCombat Sambo
  • 2016Light Heavyweight ChampionshipWFCA (World Fighting Championship Akhmat)
  • 2016Light Heavyweight Grand PrixAkhmat FC
  • 2016Champion · Dagestan Republiclight-heavyweight
Camp · Fight Club Akhmat · Grozny, RU

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

63%
Head
54%
18%
Body
29%
19%
Leg
17%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Anthony Smithlast 7 fights
75%9%16%
Magomed Ankalaevlast 7 fights
70%16%14%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Anthony Smith· from fights outside the UFC Magomed Ankalaev· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.243.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Average · better than 45% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
5.192.49
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Poor · better than 10% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Good · better than 79% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.460.85
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
23%24%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Poor · better than 18% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
50%88%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.500.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Anthony Smith · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersMagomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.24
Strikes landed / min
3.52
5.19
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.49
0.46 / 2.0
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.85 / 3.5
23%
Takedown accuracy
24%
50%
Takedown defence
88%
0:39
Control time / fight
3:41
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Anthony Smith24 UFC fights · 807 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
54%438/1123
15%124/191
19%151/171
Clinch
4%34/55
3%23/26
0%1/1
Ground
4%33/45
0%2/2
0%1/1
Magomed Ankalaev17 UFC fights · 732 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%263/766
21%154/228
15%109/123
Clinch
3%19/30
6%43/49
2%13/13
Ground
15%110/164
2%17/17
1%4/4

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Anthony SmithMagomed Ankalaev

Frequently asked questions

Have Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes (Sat, Jul 30, 2022), where Magomed Ankalaev won by TKO.

What are the records of Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev?

Anthony Smith is 38-22-0 and Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?

Anthony Smith has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 75" · 191 cm for Magomed Ankalaev, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?

Anthony Smith is taller at 6'4" · 193 cm; Magomed Ankalaev stands 6'3" · 191 cm.

Who is older, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?

Anthony Smith is 38 and Magomed Ankalaev is 34.

Who has more finishes, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?

Anthony Smith has 34 wins inside the distance (19 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission); Magomed Ankalaev has 12 wins (12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).

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