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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
Paulo Costa Gives UFC a Three-Option Ultimatum; Ankalaev Wants In
Costa says one fight is left on his deal — a 3-round bout he claims was already agreed. Ex-champ Ankalaev volunteered as his 'get-out-of-jail-free card'.
Sep 21, 2026
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