Magomed Ankalaev

12-2 | Striker | Elite

Heavy Hitter Top Control Brick Wall Dominant

StrikerKickingEliteChampionLight Heavyweight

Heavy Hitter Top Control Brick Wall Dominant

Tier Classification

Current Tier

Elite

Dominance Score

59.0 / 100

Strength Score

65.3 (Strong)

Action Score

59.2 (Action-Packed)

Win Rate

85.7%

Finish Rate

50.0%

Sig Strikes Diff

+12.8 / fight

Title Fights

Hype Score

44.7 / 100

Championship

Champion (Light Heavyweight)

Title WinvsAlex Pereira
Light Heavyweight · Mar 8, 2025
Title WinvsAlex Pereira(Light Heavyweight)— Mar 8, 2025
Title LossvsAlex Pereira
Light Heavyweight · Oct 4, 2025
Title LossvsAlex Pereira(Light Heavyweight)— Oct 4, 2025

Hype Breakdown

5 main events, 8 PPV

Record

12-2

14 fights

Finish Rate

50.0%

7 finishes

Bonuses

Decisions

0W-0L splits

Tier Progression

Bout #	Date	Opponent	Opp Tier	Opp Style	Transition
4	Nov 9, 2019	Dalcha Lungiambula	Low	Grappler	Low → Mid
6	Oct 24, 2020	Ion Cutelaba	Mid	Balanced	Mid → Elite
11	Jan 13, 2024	Johnny Walker	Mid	Kicker	Elite → Legend

Striking

Sig. Strikes / Fight42.8

Sig. Strike Accuracy54.2%

Striking Defense56.2%

Knockdowns / Fight0.50

Head / Body / Leg53.7% / 25.1% / 21.2%

Grappling

Takedowns / Fight0.5

TD Accuracy20.6%

TD Defense87.5%

Submissions / Fight0.00

Avg Control Time2:48

Effectiveness (vs. Opponent Differentials)

Sig. Strikes

+12.8

Total Strikes

+25.1

Knockdowns

+0.4

Takedowns

+0.3

Control (sec)

+139.4