Russian professional mixed martial artist Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev was born on June 2, 1992, and he is presently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight class. He is currently ranked #3 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.
Ankalaev was the Akhmat World Fighting Championship's previous light heavyweight champion. Additionally, he is the 2016 Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix winner. At UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov in March 2018, Ankalaev made his promotional debut against Paul Craig. For the most part, Ankalaev dominated the fight, winning with clean punching, takedowns, and top control.
Ankalaev severely injured Craig in the opening round with a body kick. But Craig got Ankalaev with a triangle choke in the final five seconds of the third round, resulting in Ankalaev's first professional defeat at precisely 4:59.
At UFC 282, on December 10, 2022, Ankalaev squared off against Jan Błachowicz for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Title. The bout resulted in a contentious split tie. Ankalaev was declared the winner of the fight by 23 of the 25 media members present. At UFC 294, Ankalaev squared off against Johnny Walker but the bout was declared a no-contest after an illegal knee landed by Ankalaev.
| Name | Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev |
| Net Worth | Estimated $1 million |
| Age | 31 years old (June 2, 1992) |
| Residence | Makhachkala, Russia |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Sources of Wealth | MMA, Endorsements |
| Salary | $400,000 (Last Base Pay) |
| Endorsements | - |
How much is Magomed Ankalaev’s net worth in 2024?
Magomed Ankalaev's net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of January 2024. Ankalaev's net worth, however, is a bit ambiguous, as other websites put it at $900,000. Meanwhile, The UFC News stated that in 2022, Ankalaev had a net worth of $1.2 million. Considering that Ankalaev made $400,000 in the most recent fight, his $1 million net worth makes more sense.
Magomed Ankalaev’s Salary
According to Tapology, Magomed Ankalaev’s disclosed career earnings are $216,000. On December 10, 2022, Magomed Ankalaev of UFC 282 earned $782,000. He was paid $400,000 as base pay, $32,000 in sponsorship revenue, and $350,000 in pay-per-view shares.
Magomed Ankalaev received a total compensation of $156,000 for his fight against Anthony Smith at UFC 277 on July 30, 2022, which included a base payment of $72,000, a $6,000 performance bonus, and an additional $78,000 from sponsorships.
Ankalaev’s other known earnings are as follows:
On October 30, 2021, at UFC 267, Ankalaev earned $116,000 ($55,000 to show, $55,000 win bonus, $6,000 fight week incentive pay).
On February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane, Ankalaev made $105,000 ($50,000 to show, $50,000 win bonus, $5,000 fight week incentive pay).
On October 24, 2020, at UFC 254, Ankalaev received $125,000 ($35,000 to show, $35,000 win bonus, $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, $5,000 fight week incentive pay).
On February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo, Ankalaev earned $70,000 ($33,000 to show, $33,000 win bonus, $4,000 fight week incentive pay).
On November 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 163: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar, Ankalaev took home $82,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 win bonus, $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, $4,000 fight week incentive pay).
On February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 145, Blachowicz vs. Santos, Ankalaev made $29,500 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 win bonus, $2,000 from Abreu for missing weight, and $3,500 fight week incentive pay).
On September 15, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 136: Hunt vs. Oleynik, Ankalaev earned $73,500 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 win bonus, $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and $3,500 fight week incentive pay).
On March 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 127, Werdum vs. Volkov, Ankalaev received $13,500 ($10,000 to show, $3,500 fight week incentive pay).
Magomed Ankalaev’s Endorsements
Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding the endorsements of Magomed Ankalaev.
Magomed Ankalaev’s Investments
There is no information available about any investments made by Magomed Ankalaev.
Magomed Ankalaev’s House
Magomed Ankalaev resides in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. However, his exact address is not precisely known, either for security or privacy reasons.
Magomed Ankalaev’s Car Collection
There is no information available regarding the car collection of Magomed Ankalaev.
Magomed Ankalaev’s Charity Work
There is no information available about the charitable and foundational work of Magomed Ankalaev.
Last Updated On January 1, 2024
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FAQs
A. Magomed Ankalaev's net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of January 2024.
A. According to Tapology, Magomed Ankalaev's disclosed career earnings are $216,000, but in his most recent fight at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022, he earned $782,000.
A. Unfortunately, there is no available information regarding Magomed Ankalaev's endorsements.
A. There is no information available about any investments made by Magomed Ankalaev.
A. Magomed Ankalaev resides in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, though his exact address is not known for security or privacy reasons.
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