Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev is an Orthodox-stance light heavyweight with a listed height of 190.5 cm and reach of 190.5 cm. Born June 2, 1992, he has 14 fights in the provided record and is listed as active. His career summary shows 12 wins and 2 losses, with no draws or no contests. The snapshot’s finish breakdown credits him with 6 knockout wins, 0 submission wins, and 0 decision wins, alongside 1 knockout loss and 1 submission loss. However, the recent-fights log included in the same snapshot lists multiple unanimous decision wins (including over Alex Pereira, Aleksandar Rakic, Thiago Santos, Volkan Oezdemir, Nikita Krylov, and Klidson Abreu). Because these two sections conflict, the safest reading is that he has recorded both knockouts and decisions in the UFC results shown here, but the exact career totals by method cannot be confirmed from this snapshot alone. His recent run includes wins over Anthony Smith (KO/TKO, round 2), Johnny Walker (KO/TKO, round 2), Rakic (U-DEC), and a five-round unanimous decision win over Pereira, followed by a loss to Pereira by KO/TKO in round 1 on 2025-10-04.

From the supplied stats, Ankalaev’s baseline striking profile shows moderate-to-high output and comparatively lower incoming volume: 3.65 significant strikes landed per minute (SLpM) versus 2.59 absorbed per minute (SApM). A 56% significant strike defense rate suggests he avoids a meaningful portion of opponents’ attempts, though it also indicates he is still hittable at times. Finishing tendencies in the snapshot lean toward stoppages by strikes. The career summary credits 6 knockout wins and 0 submission wins, with a sub_avg of 0.00, which aligns with a results history that includes multiple KO/TKO victories. At the same time, the recent-fights list contains several unanimous decision wins, including five-round decisions, indicating he has also operated successfully over longer durations when fights extend. Grappling indicators point to limited offensive takedown volume but strong resistance defensively. His takedown average is 0.79 per 15 minutes, while takedown defense is listed at 87%. As careful inference (not a certainty), that combination often corresponds to a style that prioritizes staying upright and controlling where the fight happens rather than pursuing frequent takedowns. Recent form in the log shows a win over Alex Pereira by unanimous decision in March 2025 followed by a KO/TKO loss in October 2025, fitting the ELO momentum label of “stable” rather than sharply rising or falling.