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Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev

MMA record: 20-2-1, 1 NC (10)
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Teletl', Dagestan, Russia

Magomed Ankalaev losses

Over 12 years as a professional, Magomed Ankalaev has compiled a 20-2-1 (10) record, including five title fights. He has two losses, one of them in a title fight.

  1. 2. Magomed Ankalaev loses to Alex Pereira in their 2nd fight via KO

    On October 4, 2025 Magomed Ankalaev defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira. It was their second meeting. Ankalaev was 33 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Pereira was 38 with a record of 12-3. Ankalaev was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Pereira was coming off a loss. Pereira stopped Ankalaev via TKO in the 1st round. Lost the title.

  2. 1. Magomed Ankalaev loses to Paul Craig via KO

    On March 17, 2018 Magomed Ankalaev faced Paul Craig in a light heavyweight bout. Ankalaev was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Craig was 30 with a record of 9-2. Ankalaev was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while Craig was on a 2-fight losing streak. Craig submitted Ankalaev via triangle choke in the 3rd round.