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Magomed Ankalaev vs Robert Whittaker

Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC); Robert Whittaker is 28-9-0. Robert Whittaker is 1 year older than Magomed Ankalaev. Magomed Ankalaev has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Robert Whittaker. Magomed Ankalaev is 3" · 8 cm taller than Robert Whittaker. Magomed Ankalaev and Robert Whittaker have never fought each other.

Magomed Ankalaev
Russia
Magomed Ankalaev
22-2-1 (1 NC)
TKOTKOUD
Light HeavyweightNever fought
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker
“The Reaper” · 28-9-0
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Style & credentials

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
Robert Whittaker
KarateHapkidoFreestyle WrestlingBJJ
  • 2020Black belt · BJJAlex Prates
  • 2017Champion · Australian National Wrestling Championships97 kg
  • 2017Champion · Commonwealth Games Qualifier97 kg
  • 2012Champion · Tufwelterweight
Camp · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling Smeaton Grange · Smeaton Grange, NSW, Australia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

54%
Head
72%
29%
Body
10%
17%
Leg
18%

Time in position

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

Magomed Ankalaevlast 7 fights
70%16%14%
Robert Whittakerlast 7 fights
67%22%11%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Magomed Ankalaev· from fights outside the UFC Robert Whittaker· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.524.41
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Good · better than 78% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.493.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Good · better than 79% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Average · better than 50% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.850.71
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
24%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
88%80%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.200.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Magomed Ankalaev · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRobert Whittaker · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

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

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.52
Strikes landed / min
4.41
2.49
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.40
0.85 / 3.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.71 / 1.9
24%
Takedown accuracy
38%
88%
Takedown defence
80%
3:41
Control time / fight
1:04
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

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

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
Robert Whittaker25 UFC fights · 1489 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
61%906/2588
8%122/213
17%260/305
Clinch
5%69/129
2%26/32
0%5/6
Ground
6%94/152
0%5/5
0%2/2

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

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Magomed AnkalaevRobert Whittaker

Frequently asked questions

Have Magomed Ankalaev and Robert Whittaker ever fought?

No. Magomed Ankalaev and Robert Whittaker have never fought each other.

What are the records of Magomed Ankalaev and Robert Whittaker?

Magomed Ankalaev is 22-2-1 (1 NC) and Robert Whittaker is 28-9-0.

Who has the longer reach, Magomed Ankalaev or Robert Whittaker?

Magomed Ankalaev has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Robert Whittaker, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Magomed Ankalaev or Robert Whittaker?

Magomed Ankalaev is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Robert Whittaker stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Magomed Ankalaev or Robert Whittaker?

Robert Whittaker is 35 and Magomed Ankalaev is 34.

Who has more finishes, Magomed Ankalaev or Robert Whittaker?

Magomed Ankalaev has 12 wins inside the distance (12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Robert Whittaker has 16 wins (11 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).

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