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 the UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira in his next fight on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
| Stats | Magomed Ankalaev | Alex Pereira |
| MMA record | 20-1-1 [1NC] | 12-2-0 |
| Age | 32 years old | 37 years old |
| Country | Russia | Brazil |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Reach | 75 in | 79 in |
| Leg reach | 46 in | 44 in |
| Las fight | Win | Win |
| Weight | 204 lb | 205 lb |
| MMA debut | 2014 | 2015 |
Magomed Ankalaev's Last Fight
Magomed Ankalaev had his last fight against Aleksandar Rakic and won the three-rounder via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard.
*Last updated on February 27, 2025.
FAQs On Magomed Ankalaev’s next fight
A. Magomed Ankalaev will face Alex Pereira in his next fight on March 8, 2025.
A. His most recent fight was a unanimous decision 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.
