Light Heavyweight#1 RankedACTIVE
Magomed Ankalaev
21-1-1
Age
33
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
12:31
Gym
—
UFC Record
12-2-2(16 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 2R3 5R5 2
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
52%
Bonuses
4
Style
MMA
Location
Russia
Last Fight2025-10-04
AP
L - Alex Pereira
KO/TKOR3 0:29
Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick
Opponent Last Bout
W - Magomed AnkalaevDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
DL
vs Dalcha Lungiambula
UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Front Kick
R3 0:29
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Front Kick·R3 0:29
WIN
JW
vs Johnny Walker
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:42
WIN
KA
vs Klidson Abreu
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:38
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:38
LOSS
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:59
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:59
WIN
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MP
vs Marcin Prachnio
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 3:09
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 3:09
WIN
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AR
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
JW
vs Johnny Walker
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Could Not Continue
Knee to head of grounded opponent
R1 3:13
Could Not ContinueKnee to head of grounded opponent·R1 3:13
DRAW
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 3:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:09
WIN
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:19
LOSS
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Half Guard
R1 1:20
-250FAV
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Half Guard·R1 1:20·-250
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
0.80 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Magomed adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
33 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
36%
⭐Other
Counters
36%
Damage Events
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 261% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
33% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#21
17% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Front Kick
#31
17% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#41
17% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#51
17% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 88% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc71%
Clinch
78% acc11%
Ground
81% acc18%
Striking Differential+1.20/min
3.66 landed/min2.46 absorbed/min
3.66
Landed/Min
2.46
Absorbed/Min
0.56
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed686
Sig. Strikes Attempted1299
Key Insights
Magomed is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Effective body attack (27%).
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 81% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
23%
Low
Division Rank#20 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
88%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
23%(est)
Landed
10
Defended
34
Total
44
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.80
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
44
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
20
Landed
88
Attempted
23%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (88%).
Lower TD accuracy (23%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,348
1.80
Ratio
Absorbed
750
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
12/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
104%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.80x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
1:16
R3 Control
1:15
R1 to Final
+10%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.9pp
Body
+6.9pp
Leg
-8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+9.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
17.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
105%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#21
of 26
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#2
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#11
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#10
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3056
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 12
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights