Russian professional mixed martial artist Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev was born on June 2, 1992, and he is presently a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight class. Ankalaev defeated Rustam Malaev of Kazakhstan in the championship match of the World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in December 2013. Ankalaev was awarded the gold medal.
Ankalaev qualified for the WMMAA Championship in September 2014 after defeating Valentin Moldavsky in the semi-final and Vadim Nemkov in the final of the Russian MMA Championship in June 2014. Fedor Emelianenko's students were the opponents of Ankalaev in both matches. He proceeded to take home the silver medal.
Magomed Ankalaev Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Magomed Ankalaev will face Aleksandar Rakic in his next fight at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
| Stats | Magomed Ankalaev | Aleksandar Rakic |
| MMA Record | 14-4-0 | 18-1-1 (1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Light Heavyweight) | 5 | 1 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Austrian | Russian |
| Age | 32 | 32 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 6 ft 3 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Reach | 78 in | 75 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% | 31% |
| Takedown Defense | 85% | 86% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 1 (Unbeaten Streak: 10) |
| MMA Debut | 2011 | 2014 |
Magomed Ankalaev's Last Fight
Magomed Ankalaev squared off against Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 on January 13, 2023, in a light heavyweight showdown. Ankalaev dispatched Walker in the second round and won the fight via a second-round TKO.
Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker faced each other at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023, for the first time in a light heavyweight showdown. The leading light heavyweight fighters were going head-to-head against each other to strengthen their chances for a potential title shot. The fight, however, couldn't decide a winner after Ankalaev ended up delivering an illegal knee to Walker's head, who was checked on by the cage-side doctor, who decided against the continuation of the fight. The bout was thus ruled a no-contest.
Ankalaev's clinical victory in the bout has further consolidated his position in the promotion's light heavyweight division's standings. He also issued a call out to the current light heavyweight champion, Alex Periera, after winning the fight and cited his 10-fight winning streak to make a case for his title contention.
Last updated on October 26, 2024.
FAQs On Magomed Ankalaev’s next fight
A. Magomed Ankalaev will face Aleksandar Rakic in his next fight on October 26, 2024.
A. His most recent fight was a second-round TKO win.
A. Magomed Ankalaev has competed in 22 MMA matches with 19 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest.
A. Magomed Ankalaev defeated Rustam Malaev of Kazakhstan in the finals, winning the gold medal at the WMMAA World Cup in December 2013.
A. Magomed Ankalaev is ranked No. 1 in the UFC's light heavyweight division.
