Magomed Ankalaev
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CAREER SUMMARY
Magomed Ankalaev holds a professional MMA record of 22-2-1. Magomed Ankalaev has won 22 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Magomed Ankalaev lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 0.85 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'3"191 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 75"191 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1992-06-02
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- Russia
- Birthplace
- Dagestan, Russia
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2016Light Heavyweight Championship · WFCA (World Fighting Championship Akhmat)
- 2016Light Heavyweight Grand Prix · Akhmat FC
- 2016Champion · Dagestan Republic · light-heavyweight
- 2015Named 2015 best fighter by the Russian MMA Union.
- 2013Started in MMA
- Champion · Dagestan Republic
- Champion · WMMAA World Championships
- Champion · Russian Nationals
- Master of Sport · Combat Sambo
- International Master of Sport · Amateur MMA
- Dagestan State Pedagogical University (DSPU), Makhachkala · Physical culture and sport
- SC Gorets, Makhachkala
- Started in Greco-Roman Wrestling
Camp
- Fight Club Akhmat · Grozny, RU
- Xtreme Couture MMA · Las Vegas, US
- Gorets · Russia
Coaches
- Sukhrab Magomedov · Head coach
- Shamil Alibatyrov · Head coach
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Magomed Ankalaev sits in the top 25.
- #3 Longest win streak, Light Heavyweight9
- #4 Most knockouts, Light Heavyweight7
- #6 Most decision wins, Light Heavyweight6
- #6 Most wins, Light Heavyweight13
- #8 Most time in the cage, Light Heavyweight3h 28m
- #8 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,222
- #10 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight7
- #11 Most control time, Light Heavyweight59:01
- #3 Longest win streak, Light Heavyweight9
- #4 Most knockouts, Light Heavyweight7
- #6 Most decision wins, Light Heavyweight6
- #6 Most wins, Light Heavyweight13
- #7 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,222
- #8 Most time in the cage, Light Heavyweight3h 28m
- #10 Most control time, Light Heavyweight59:01
- #10 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight7
Bonus résumé
Magomed Ankalaev has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $225,000.
- ★ POTNvs Johnny Mendez Walker · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2Jan 13, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Ion Cuțelaba · UFC 254: Khabib vs GaethjeOct 24, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Dalcha Lungiambula · UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs KattarNov 9, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Marcin Prachnio · UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs OleinikSep 15, 2018
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Light Heavyweight top 5
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Magomed Ankalaev earns per fight.
Career history
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Light HeavyweightTKOR5 · 2:41
- LOSSUFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 21-2-1 vs 13-3TKOR1 · 1:20
- WINUFCUFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 21-1-1 vs 12-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 20-1-1 vs 14-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 19-1-1 vs 21-8POTNTKOR2 · 2:42
- NCUFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 18-1-1 vs 21-7Could Not ContinueR1 · 3:13
- DRAWUFCUFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev· Dec 10, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-1-1 vs 29-9-1SDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 35-17TKOR2 · 3:09
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 22-10UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 17-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane· Feb 27, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 27-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ion CuțelabaUFCUFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 15-6POTNTKOR1 · 4:19
- WINvs Ion CuțelabaUFCUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 15-5TKOR1 · 0:38
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs Kattar· Nov 9, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 10-2POTNTKOR3 · 0:29
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 14-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Oleinik· Sep 15, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 13-4POTNTKOR1 · 3:09
- LOSSvs Paul CraigUFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 10-2SUBR3 · 4:59
- WINvs Celso Ricardo da SilvaWFCA 43· Oct 4, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 14-7TKOR1 · 1:11
- WINWFCA 38: Battle in Grozny· May 21, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 12-3TKOR1 · 3:33
- WINAkhmat Fight Show 30· Oct 4, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 23-7TKOR4 · 1:13
- WINAkhmat Fight Show 23· Jun 11, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 15-4UD
- WINvs Lloyd MarshbanksAkhmat Fight Show 18· Apr 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 20-19TKOR1 · 0:15
- WINvs Nadir BulkhadarovSupercup Of Russia 2015· Dec 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 4:45
- WINOplot Challenge 103· Oct 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 9-4-1UD
- WINvs Strahinja DenićSerbia Regional· Jun 14, 2014· 2-0 vs 1-2DEC
- WINvs Vasily BabichOplot Challenge 96· Jan 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 9-2MD
- WINvs Magomed ShakhrudinovRussian MMA Championship 2016· May 27, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 1-1UD
- WINvs Hasan MezhievGCF 32: WMMAA Finals· Nov 28, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 4-1UD
- WINWMMAA· Nov 27, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 2-1-
- WINvs John WinterWMMAA· Nov 27, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 1-1-
- WINvs Nabi MammadovWMMAA· Nov 26, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 0-1-
- WINvs Pavol LangerWMMAA· Nov 26, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 0-1-
- WINRussian MMA Championship 2015· May 30, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 4-3 vs 5-1-R3 · 3:00
- WINRussian Cup 2015· Apr 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 3-3 vs 0-1-
- WINvs Mikhail RogozinSupercup Of Russia 2014· Dec 20, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 2-3 vs 2-2UD
- LOSSvs Murad AbdurakhmanovWMMAA· Sep 12, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 1-3 vs 1-0SUBR1 · 5:00
- LOSSRussian MMA Championship 2013· Jun 2, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 1-2 vs 3-1-
- WINvs Umed KhamraevUnion of Mixed Martial Arts· Jun 1, 2013· 1-1 vs 0-1-
- LOSSRussian Cup 2013· Apr 22, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 2-1-
Official UFC Ranking
Magomed Ankalaev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #1 Light Heavyweight
- Meta rank
- #2 Light Heavyweight
- Peak
- Champion Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Mar 2, 2020
- Times ranked
- 274
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1887▲12
- Peak
- 1918Jul 31, 2022
- Rated fights
- 24
Frequently asked questions
When does Magomed Ankalaev fight next?
Magomed Ankalaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Magomed Ankalaev's record?
Magomed Ankalaev's professional MMA record is 22-2-1.
Who is Magomed Ankalaev fighting next?
Magomed Ankalaev's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Magomed Ankalaev fight last?
Magomed Ankalaev most recently fought Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov on Saturday, July 25, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Magomed Ankalaev fight in?
Magomed Ankalaev fights at Light Heavyweight.
Is Magomed Ankalaev ranked in the UFC?
Magomed Ankalaev is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
How many knockouts does Magomed Ankalaev have?
Magomed Ankalaev has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Magomed Ankalaev won?
Magomed Ankalaev has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.
How much does Magomed Ankalaev weigh?
Magomed Ankalaev weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Magomed Ankalaev's reach?
Magomed Ankalaev has a reach of 75" (191 cm).
How old is Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev is 34 years old (born Jun 2, 1992).
Where is Magomed Ankalaev from?
Magomed Ankalaev is from Russia.