- Magomed Ankalaev is currently ranked as the No. 1 UFC light heavyweight contender.
- Ankalaev holds an MMA record of 20 wins, one loss, and one draw.
- Ankalaevโs next opponent is Alex Pereira, as he challenges him for the UFC title on March 8 at UFC 313.
Russian MMA dynamo Magomed Ankalaev is among the most savage contenders in the UFC light heavyweight division today. He brings his vicious strikes and relentless grappling skills inside the octagon to beat his opponents convincingly.
When Ankalaev returns, his UFC odds will be available at BetMGMโs sportsbooks. Find out the details of his next fight and other important information about him below.
When Is Magomed Ankalaevโs Next Fight?
Ankalaevโs next confirmed opponent is reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on March 8 at UFC 313. Ankalaev will challenge โPoatanโ for the championship and headline the PPV event inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 20-1-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 11
- Wins by decision: 9
- Striking accuracy: 53%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.64
- Significant strikes absorbed: 2.37
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.92
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Significant strikes defense: 59%
- Takedown defense: 87%
- Knockdown average: 0.65
- Average fight time: 11:37
Magomed Ankalaev Notable Wins
Ankalaevโs most notable wins in the UFC were against Ion Cuศelaba (twice), Nikita Krylov, Volkan Oezdemir, Thiago Santos, Anthony Smith, Johnny Walker and Aleksandar RakiฤRakic.
Magomed Ankalaev UFC Earnings
Ankalaevโs estimated career UFC earnings have reached over $1.5 million. His biggest single-fight payout was when he fought Jan Blachowicz in December 2022 at UFC 282, where he secured $782,000.
Magomed Ankalaev Team and Corner
Ankalaev is affiliated with Akhmat Fight Club, which is located in Grozny, Russia. Sukhrab Magomedov and Shamil Alibatyrov are coaching him.
