Magomed Ankalaev
21 stories covering Magomed Ankalaev — news, results and analysis.
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
Carlos Ulberg Wants Ankalaev vs. Prochazka to Decide His Next Title Fight
The 15-1 champ, sidelined since April with a torn ACL, has ruled out a 2026 return and laid out his own contender bracket for 205.
Jul 28, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov, But Is a Ulberg Title Shot Really Next?
Magomed Ankalaev needed five rounds to stop Bogdan Guskov in Abu Dhabi. Champ Carlos Ulberg isn't back until early 2027 — so what now?
Jul 28, 2026
Ankalaev Puts a Condition on Paulo Costa Fight After Guskov Backlash
The #1 light heavyweight went five rounds with Bogdan Guskov and heard about it. Now he's daring #6-ranked Costa to actually stand and trade.
Jul 27, 2026
Ankalaev Returns With 5th-Round TKO, Sets Sights on Lost Title
The former light heavyweight champ moved to 21-1-2 (1 NC) in his first fight since October, then called out Paulo Costa if the champ stays sidelined.
Jul 27, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi as Temirov Steals the Night
Magomed Ankalaev needed five rounds to finish Bogdan Guskov, but a first-round faceplant knockout from Ramazan Temirov became the real talking point.
Jul 26, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Out Guskov in Round 5 to Reclaim His Title Path
The former champ answered his first KO loss with a five-round mauling in Abu Dhabi, while Ramazan Temirov and Valter Walker put their divisions on notice.
Jul 26, 2026
Ankalaev Wants Costa Next — 'Unless He's Going to Be Running Away'
The No. 1 light heavyweight contender grinded out a fifth-round TKO in Abu Dhabi, then floated a grudge fight with Paulo Costa for UFC 333 on Oct. 24.
Jul 26, 2026
Ankalaev batters Guskov, wins by fifth-round TKO in Abu Dhabi
The former champ needed 22 minutes and 41 seconds to break Bogdan Guskov, closing a card where seven of twelve fights ended inside the distance.
Jul 26, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov in Abu Dhabi, But the Title Path Is Murky
Magomed Ankalaev shook off his first title loss with a win over #9 Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1), but a flat main event leaves his next move at 205 unclear.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Batters Guskov to Win in Round 5, Stays in Title Chase at 205
The ex-champ finished Bogdan Guskov in the fifth in Abu Dhabi, while Ramazan Temirov extended his winning streak to 12 with a first-round wipeout of Steve Erceg.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Grinds Past Guskov in Abu Dhabi, But the Title Case Isn't There
Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) got a 5th-round stoppage over short-notice sub Bogdan Guskov, but a booing crowd made it clear this wasn't a statement win.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev's Title Dream on the Line vs. Guskov in Abu Dhabi
One loss removed from the belt, Ankalaev headlines UFC Abu Dhabi against a short-notice Guskov who's finished 15 of 18 wins.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev vs. Guskov: Redemption Fight or Rankings Heist at UFC Abu Dhabi?
Magomed Ankalaev hadn't lost since 2018 before Alex Pereira got to him. Now Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1) takes a short-notice swing at his spot near the top of 205.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev Returns Against Guskov as Rountree Injury Reshapes Abu Dhabi
The former light heavyweight champ makes his first walk since losing his belt to Pereira in October, facing a No. 9 short-notice replacement.
Jul 25, 2026
Islam Dulatov Out of UFC Abu Dhabi After Hospital Stay, Card Drops to 12
The unbeaten-since-2020 welterweight, 12-1, withdrew on fight day with an infection, scrapping his main-card bout with Wellington Turman.
Jul 25, 2026
Illness Scratches Dulatov-Turman From UFC Abu Dhabi Main Card
A welterweight scrap is off the Etihad Arena bill hours before Ankalaev vs. Guskov, thinning out a main card headlined by two light heavyweights.
Jul 25, 2026
Ankalaev's Road Back Starts vs Guskov, 90 Seconds After His Reign Ended
Ankalaev returns from an under-90-second KO loss to Pereira against a short-notice Guskov, who's 18-3-1 with 15 knockouts and a top-5 spot up for grabs.
Jul 24, 2026
Ankalaev vs Guskov: Ex-Champ Returns to Abu Dhabi After Pereira KO
Former light heavyweight king Magomed Ankalaev (21-2-1) headlines UFC Abu Dhabi against #9 Bogdan Guskov and his 15 knockouts. Special daytime start on July 25.
Jul 24, 2026