Magomed Ankalaev is a Russian mixed martial artist and former UFC light heavyweight champion. He is distinguished by his versatile technique, strong striking base, and high functional conditioning.
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Biography
Ankalaev made his UFC debut in 2018. In March 2025, he defeated Alex Pereira and won the championship belt, but lost to the Brazilian in the rematch. In July 2026, Ankalaev returned with a victory over Bogdan Guskov by technical knockout in the fifth round. The Russian's record is 22-2-1.