UFC / MMA · Light Heavyweight (205 lb) · Fighter Profile
Magomed Ankalaev
21-2-1
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Bio
Former UFC light heavyweight champion who dethroned Alex Pereira at UFC 313 in March 2025 before losing the rematch by first-round TKO. The Dagestani counter-striker bounced back with a fifth-round TKO of Bogdan Guskov in July 2026.
Tale of the Tape
| Record | 21-2-1 |
|---|---|
| Division | Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Status | Contender |
| Nickname | — |
| Age | 34 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 6'3" / 190cm |
| Reach | 75" / 190cm |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Win methods | KO/TKO 11 · SUB 0 · DEC 10 |
Recent Form
WLW
Last 3: Bogdan Guskov, Alex Pereira, Alex Pereira
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