5 UFC light heavyweights who could beat Magomed Ankalaev

#2. Glover Teixeira

UFC Fight Night Santos v Teixeira

A 5 fight win streak earned Teixeira a title shot, and at 42 years old, he finally laid claim to the light heavyweight title. While the Brazilian is a very well rounded athlete, his jiu jitsu is the most feared part of his game.

Ankalaev hasn't fought anyone with Teixeira's level of jiu jitsu, and that would be a very worrisome factor should these two lock horns. Additionally, while MMA math doesn't necessarily mean much, the record does show that Teixeira was able to finish Thiago Santos, a feat that Ankalaev fell short off.

If the current champion and the Russian contender cross paths in the near future, Teixeira would most-likely do what he's been doing in his past few fights -- get top control and beat his opponents into submission.

#1. Jiri Prochazka

UFC Fight Night: Reyes v Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka fights with reckless abandon, but also has the technique to mix with it. This fighting style has found him in line for a title fight just 2 fights into the UFC. Where other entries on this list have had lackluster performances as they near the top, Prochazka has excelled under the pressure of the marquee names he's matched against.

Having not lost since 2015, 'Denisa' is riding a 12 fight win streak with 11 of those coming by way of KO/TKO. Both Prochazka and Ankalaev are 29 years old, the fighter hailing from the Czech Republic has a lot more steam to his name and his fights.

Not only can Prochazka win the belt just 3 fights into his career, but he has what it takes to defeat any and all contenders that'll follow up this title shot, including the Russian prospect.