Magomed Ankalaev

22-2-1#1Light Heavyweight★ 4bonuses

RussiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 10-3

Last fight: Win vs Bogdan Guskov · TKO · Jul 25, 2026

22-2-1 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Bogdan GuskovTKO · R5 2:41

UFCUFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov·July 25, 2026

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Magomed Ankalaev holds a professional MMA record of 22-2-1. 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, 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: Jun 2, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Dagestan, Russia

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Career history

WIN
vs Bogdan Guskov
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 22-2-1 vs 18-4-1
TKO
R5 · 2:41
LOSS
vs Alex PereiraTitle bout
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 21-2-1 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 1:20
WIN
vs Alex Pereira×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 21-1-1 vs 12-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 20-1-1 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Johnny Walker
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 19-1-1 vs 21-8
TKO
R2 · 2:42
POTN
NC
vs Johnny Walker
UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 18-1-1 vs 21-7
Could Not Continue
R1 · 3:13
DRAW
vs Jan BlachowiczTitle bout
UFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev· Dec 10, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-1-1 vs 29-9-1
DRAW
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Anthony Smith
UFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 35-17
TKO
R2 · 3:09
WIN
vs Thiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 22-10
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 17-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane· Feb 27, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 27-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ion Cuțelaba
UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 15-6
TKO
R1 · 4:19
POTN
WIN
vs Ion Cuțelaba
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 15-5
TKO
R1 · 0:38
WIN
vs Dalcha Lungiambula
UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs Kattar· Nov 9, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R3 · 0:29
POTN
WIN
vs Klidson Abreu
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcin Prachnio
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Oleinik· Sep 15, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 3:09
POTN
LOSS
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 10-2
SUB
R3 · 4:59
WIN
vs Celso Ricardo da Silva
WFCA 43· Oct 4, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 14-7
TKO
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Wagner Prado×1Title bout · Title win #1
WFCA 38: Battle in Grozny· May 21, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 12-3
TKO
R1 · 3:33
WIN
vs Maxim Grishin
Akhmat Fight Show 30· Oct 4, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 23-7
TKO
R4 · 1:13
WIN
vs Artur Astakhov
Akhmat Fight Show 23· Jun 11, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 15-4
UD
WIN
vs Lloyd Marshbanks
Akhmat Fight Show 18· Apr 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 20-19
TKO
R1 · 0:15
WIN
vs Nadir Bulkhadarov
Supercup Of Russia 2015· Dec 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Oplot Challenge 103· Oct 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 9-4-1
UD
WIN
vs Strahinja Denić
Serbia Regional· Jun 14, 2014· 2-0 vs 1-2
DEC
WIN
vs Vasily Babich
Oplot Challenge 96· Jan 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 9-2
MD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseCombat SamboGreco-Roman Wrestling

2016Light Heavyweight Championship · WFCA (World Fighting Championship Akhmat)
2016Light Heavyweight Grand Prix · Akhmat FC
2016Champion · Dagestan Republic · Light Heavyweight
2015Best fighter of the year
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, Russia
Xtreme Couture MMA · Las Vegas, United States
Gorets

Coaches

Sukhrab Magomedov · Head coach
Shamil Alibatyrov · Head coach

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)

Fast Hands

97 · best in division

Punch power95

Kick power96

Punch speed97

Kick speed96

Accuracy95

Takedowns89

Ground striking94

Submissions84

Chin95

Body strength92

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-2-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.49per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.85per 15 min

24% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 13-2-1 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.52per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.49per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.85per 15 min

24% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Magomed Ankalaev sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Magomed Ankalaev has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $225,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×41 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Light Heavyweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Magomed Ankalaev earns per fight.

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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: 282

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1924▲10
Peak: 1934Mar 9, 2025
Rated fights: 25

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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.

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