Magomed Ankalaev is a top-ranked UFC light-heavyweight, here is everything you need to know about the Russian, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Magomed Ankalaev facts
| Birth Place | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $400,000 |
| Age | 31 |
| Date of Birth | June 2, 1992 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | Russian |
| MMA Debut | January 18, 2014 |
| MMA Record | 18-1-1 |
| Divisions | Light-heavyweight |
| Achievements | Former WFCA Light-heavyweight Champion |
| Wife | To be updated |
| Children | To be updated |
| Endorsements | To be updated |
| Social Media |
Magomed Ankalaev is a serious contender in the light-heavyweight division of the UFC. The Russian has just lost once in his professional MMA career.
Last Updated: 20-10-2023
Magomed Ankalaev Net Worth and Payouts
Magomed Ankalaev has a net worth of approximately $1 million. Thanks to his successful UFC career.
For his first UFC fight, back in March 2018, against Paul Craig, which he lost via. submission, Ankalaev earned $13,500.
His biggest payday was against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282. Ankalaev earned $400,000 following a split decision draw against the Pole in the title fight.
Magomed Ankalaev MMA career and UFC record
Magomed Ankalaev made his MMA debut at Oplot Challenge 96 on the 18th of January, 2014. He took on Vasily Babich and earned a majority decision win.
Anakalaev continued his winning run, and by the end of 2015 he was 4-0 up in his MMA career.
He then moved to WFCA in April 2016, and faced Lloyd Marshbanks on debut. Ankalaev finished Marshbanks in just 15 seconds with submission to punches.
Following a fourth-round TKO win over Maxim Grishin at WFCA 30, Ankalaev won the WFCA light-heavyweight championship.
The Russian, then followed it up with two successive wins, before moving to the UFC.
On the 17th of March, 2018, Ankalaev made his UFC debut against Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov.
Ankalaev suffered the first loss of his MMA career that night, succumbing to a third-round submission.
Since then, Ankalaev hasn’t lost a single match, which includes victories over Ion Cutelaba (x2), Nikita Krylov and Anthony Smith.
His MMA record reads 18 wins and just one loss and one draw.
Magomed Ankalaev Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Magomed Ankalaev was born on the 2nd of June, 1992 in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. Not much is known about his parents.
As the Dagestanis usually are, Ankalaev is very private when it comes to his personal life. His dating life is a mystery. Any information once available will be updated soon.
It is not clear what brands Ankalaev endorses.
FAQs about Magomed Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev’s net worth is approximately $1 million.
Magomed Ankalaev was born on the 2nd of June, 1992.
Magomed Ankalaev was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
Magomed Ankalaev is 31 years old.
Magomed Ankalaev made his UFC debut on 17th of March, 2018 against Paul Craig.
Magomed Ankalaev’s MMA record is 18 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.
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