Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev is a mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division (205 lbs). Ankalaev was born on June 2, 1992, in Teletl', Russia, in the Shamilsky District. He is 191 cm (6'3") in height with a reach of 191 cm (75 inches). Ankalaev fights out of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. As of February 2025, his professional record is 19 wins, one loss, one draw, and one no-contest (19-1-1, 1NC).
Ankalaev's UFC career started on March 17, 2018, in London at UFC Fight Night 127 against Paul Craig. Although Ankalaev was in control through most of the fight, he was beaten by submission in the final second by a triangle choke. Since this fight, he has beaten fierce opponents, including Marcin Prachnio, Ion Cutelaba, and Anthony Smith. On December 10, 2022, his fight against Jan Blachowicz in UFC 282 was ruled to be a split draw. On October 21, 2023, in UFC 294, his fight against Johnny Walker was ruled to be no contest due to an illegal accidental knee. In his last bout, Ankalaev defeated Aleksandar Rakic by a unanimous decision on October 26, 2024, during UFC 308. Ankalaev is scheduled to fight next against Alex Pereira at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025, in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Magomed Ankalaev Nationality
Magomed Ankalaev was born on June 2, 1992, in Teletl', Dagestan, and is a Russian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division of the UFC.
Magomed Ankalaev's Early Life
Ankalaev started with Greco-Roman wrestling in university before shifting to combat sambo, where he became a Russian and World champion. His success in amateur MMA earned him the title of Russia’s Mixed Martial Artist of the Year in 2015. He dominated the amateur scene, winning multiple gold medals in Russian and World MMA championships from 2013 to 2016. He also secured titles in combat sambo and the Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix.
He built an impressive record in regional promotions after turning pro in 2014 before signing with the UFC in 2017.
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