Magomed Ankalaev - News & Rumors - UFC

Main eventing Abu Dhabi Ankalaev will fight Khalil Rountree in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, according to the UFC's announcement Monday.

Impact For the first time since losing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Alex Pereira, via TKO at UFC 320, Ankalaev is scheduled for another fight. As of the UFC's announcement, he is the No. 1 contender to the title, so defeating Rountree should grant the former a shot at champion Carlos Ulberg. In the UFC, Ankalaev is 12-2 (1) while Rountree is 1-2 across his last three fights, so defeating the latter is definitely doable.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

"They might give it to Chimaev" - Former UFC champion floats idea of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Magomed Ankalaev for interim 205-pound title fight Kamaru Usman has floated the idea of a potential interim light heavyweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Magomed Ankalaev as uncer...

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Magomed Ankalaev drops three-word reaction after Carlos Ulberg claims the Russian is "deserving" of title shot Magomed Ankalaev offered a brief response after Carlos Ulberg identified him as the potential leading contender for a future title opportuni...

APRIL 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He was getting injections" - Ali Abdelaziz reveals Magomed Ankalaev did not train for 40 days before UFC 320 MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz was the latest guest on Submission Radio and he provided an update on Magomed Ankalaev.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"CHAMA" - Alex Pereira seemingly sends reminder of dominance to Magomed Ankalaev with UFC 320 clip Alex Pereira seemed to a jab at rival Magomed Ankalaev on social media to reassert his dominance over the Russian.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I saw the spirit of Alex" - Jiri Prochazka explains why he was not surprise with Alex Pereira's quick win over Magomed Ankalaev Jiri Prochazka recently shared his thoughts on Alex Pereira's victory over Magomed Ankalaev, stating that he was not at all surprised by the...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Something's wrong, like, he's so careful" - Jiri Prochazka reveals he sensed something was off with Magomed Ankalaev during UFC 320 clash Jiri Prochazka recently gave his thoughts on Magomed Ankalaev's performance at UFC 320, claiming that the Dagestani fighter was not at his b...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Pereira keen to fight at White House event, despite fracturing foot during UFC 320 victory Alex Pereira completely dominated Magomed Ankalaev in his first round knockout victory over the Russian at UFC 320 in Las Vegas on October 4...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"I'm just being honest" - Beneil Dariush issues brutally honest prediction for potential Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev super fight As Alex Pereira made a triumphant return against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Khamzat Chimaev issued a daring callout to 'Poatan'.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Pereira confirms suffering foot injury during Magomed Ankalaev rematch, eyes return on UFC White House card Alex Pereira's victory at UFC 320 seemingly came at a cost.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm a human, a failure" - Alex Pereira shares tear-jerking heartfelt post-fight message after UFC 320 win Alex Pereira delivered an emotional post-fight message after his first-round TKO win over Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira acknowledged the mistake...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Pereira brutally trolls Magomed Ankalaev with "tire" jab after UFC 320 Alex Pereira found a creative way to remind Magomed Ankalaev that pre-fight comments seemingly have consequences.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He should never have fought this time" - Ali Abdelaziz hints at something wrong with Magomed Ankalaev going into UFC 320 Ali Abdelaziz recently opened up about Magomed Ankalaev's defeat at UFC 320, hinting at some concerns with the Dagestani fighter prior to en...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | UFC 320: Alex Pereira KO's Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim title Deadspin | UFC 320: Alex Pereira KO's Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim title

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

"Dislocated or broke his toe" - Dana White breaks silence on Alex Pereira's viral foot injury at UFC 320 Alex Pereira defeated Magomed Ankalaev via first-round TKO in the UFC 320 headliner and reclaimed his light heavyweight belt.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Pereira 'pretty sure' he broke his foot in UFC 320 title fight Newly crowned two-time light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira believes he broke his foot in the UFC 320 title fight against Magomed Ankalae...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

UFC 320: Alex Pereira dethrones Magomed Ankalaev for light heavyweight title Alex Pereira floors Magomed Ankalaev and then used thunderous elbows during a ground-and-pound with the bout called at the 1:20 mark of the...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Fighters react to dominating UFC 320 Alex Pereira win 'Alex Pereira won back the light heavyweight championship on Saturday, finishing Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jon Jones shares two-word reaction to Alex Pereira honoring his late brother Arthur at UFC 320 Alex Pereira climbed back on top of the light heavyweight division after a demolition job of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pereira dethrones Ankalaev with a 1st-round stoppage at UFC 320

Fan favorite Alex Pereira dethroned Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, taking the light heavyweight championship with a first-round stoppage Saturday night

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira: Full results UFC 320 just wrapped up. The tenth pay-per-view card of the year took place on Oct. 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Loses title in 80 seconds Ankalaev dropped the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on Saturday, losing to Alex Pereira via TKO (elbows) at 1:20 of Round 1 at UFC 320 in Las Vegas.

Impact In a span of 80 seconds, all the good will Ankalaev built up from his dominating championship win over Pereira in March is gone. Truthfully, there's very little to break down here from a stylistic standpoint. Magomed found himself on the retreat the second the opening bell rang. He ate one massive right hand from Pereira which forced him to shoot for a takedown. He ended up on his back instead. Referee Herb Dean gave Ankalaev plenty of time to work through it, but countless unanswered elbows to the side of the head eventually forced him to step in. Ankalaev remains one of the best light heavyweights in the world and at age 33, he has plenty of time to rebound from this effort, but it's going to be a long road.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 320 live fight updates, results, highlights from Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 | Sporting News Can Alex Pereira regain gold, or does Magomed Ankalaev have his number? The Sporting News will provide results, analysis, and highlights fro...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How to watch UFC 320 (10/4/25) | Live Stream, PPV info, time, fight card for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira The stage is set for UFC 320, headlined by the light heavyweight title bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • NJ.COM

UFC 320 live updates: Time, stream, predictions for Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 card tonight UFC 320 promises to be a must-watch event with a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Here is how to watch the entire card.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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Pereira dethrones Ankalaev with a 1st-round stoppage at UFC 320