Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev is the Dagestani light heavyweight who became the first Russian UFC light heavyweight champion by beating Alex Pereira at UFC 313 in 2025, after a long unbeaten run, before losing the title back to Pereira. CagePotato covers his fights as they happen.

Magomed Ankalaev fact file
Full nameMagomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev
Nickname—
Date of birth
Place of birthTeletl, Dagestan, Russia
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • WFCA
Accolades
  • UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (2025)
  • First Russian UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
  • WFCA Light Heavyweight Champion

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