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Tale of the Tape
Age
34
Height
6' 3"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Russia
Key Stats
88%
Win Rate
55%
Finish Rate
12
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
3
Title Fight Wins
25
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Magomed Ankalaev holds the #1 spot at light heavyweight, flying the flag for Russia — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
A balanced operator — 11 wins by KO, 0 by submission, 10 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
He's coming off a loss to Alex Pereira. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on July 25, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Bogdan Guskov
KO/TKO (R5) · Jul 25, 2026
Alex Pereira
KO/TKO (Elbows) R1 · Oct 5, 2025
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Alex Pereira
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 9, 2025
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev
Aleksandar Rakic
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 26, 2024
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway
Johnny Walker
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · Jan 14, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2
Latest / Magomed Ankalaev News
Robert Whittaker Wants a Name at 205 — Jan Blachowicz Raises His Hand
Whittaker's third-round finish of Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 landed him in the light heavyweight rankings. Now he wants a marquee opponent, and Blachowicz is volunteering.
Aug 6, 2026
Carlos Ulberg Wants a Contender Made Before He Defends the Belt
The 205-pound champ is 15-1 with a first-round demolition of Jiri Prochazka behind him. Now he's playing matchmaker for his next challenger.
Jul 31, 2026
Chris Weidman Blames Guskov, Not Ankalaev, for UFC Abu Dhabi Stinker
Ankalaev finished Guskov in Round 5, but the fans hated it. Weidman says the #9 contender who ran for four rounds deserves the blame.
Jul 28, 2026