About Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev (Russian: Магомед Алибулатович Анкалаев; born 2 June 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of April 16, 2024, he is #2 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.

Ankalaev is the former Light heavyweight champion of World Fighting Championship Akhmat. He is also the winner of 2016 Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix.