Magomed Ankalaev News
Kamaru Usman explains why he wants to see Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 3
Harry Kettle - October 10, 2025
Kamaru Usman has explained why he’s interested in seeing Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 3 take place. Last weekend, Alex Pereira finished Magomed Ankalaev via TKO to recapture the UFC light heavyweight championship. It was a huge moment for ‘Poatan’, and it was one that not a lot of people realistically saw coming. Now, many have started focusing on what’s next for the Brazilian sensation.
Daniel Cormier hits back at skeptics of Magomed Ankalaev's UFC 320 injury
Curtis Calhoun - October 8, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Magomed Ankalaev was encouraged not to fight at UFC 320 after suffering a rib injury weeks before the event. Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC light heavyweight title reign came to a screeching halt at the hands of Alex Pereira last weekend at UFC 320. Pereira knocked out Ankalaev in their rematch to reclaim the light heavyweight throne, handing Ankalaev his first defeat since his promotional debut in 2018.
What's next for the stars of UFC 320?
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2025
The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a solid UFC 320 card. The main event saw Magomed Ankalaev defending his light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira. The co-main event saw Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight belt against Cory Sandhagen. In the end, it was Pereira who reclaimed his belt with a first-round knockout win over Ankalaev. In the co-main event, Dvalishvili dominated Sandhagen en route to a clear-cut decision win to defend his belt. Following UFC 320, here is what I think should be next for the stars of the event.
Magomed Ankalaev issues first social media statement since stunning KO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Former UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev didn’t make excuses following his stunning knockout loss to Alex Pereira in their rematch. Alex Pereira got his revenge brutally as he bullrushed Magomed Ankalaev in the opening seconds of their rematch at UFC 320. Just under two minutes into the fight, Pereira finished Ankalaev with brutal ground-and-pound after dropping him with a left hand on the feet.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager claims there were problems with his UFC 320 camp
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has suggested that there were problems with his camp for UFC 320. Last Saturday night, Magomed Ankalaev lost via TKO to Alex Pereira in a shocking UFC 320 main event. Following on from a competitive first fight in which ‘Big Ank’ captured the UFC light heavyweight championship, ‘Poatan’ took it right back by finishing Magomed off in less than two minutes.
Daniel Cormier backs Magomed Ankalaev to bounce back strong from UFC 320 loss
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has backed Magomed Ankalaev to come back strong following his UFC 320 defeat. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev fell to a TKO defeat in the main event of UFC 320 last weekend. He lost the UFC light heavyweight championship to Alex Pereira in a fight that, quite simply, wasn’t competitive in the slightest. Now, many are wondering how exactly he’s going to bounce back from this disappointment.
Pros react after Alex Pereira TKO's Magomedov Ankalaev at UFC 320
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 320 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-2-1 MMA) and Pereira (14-3 MMA) had originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.
UFC 320 Results: Alex Pereira TKO's Magomed Ankalaev (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 320 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA) and Pereira (12-3 MMA) originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.
Magomed Ankalaev could get knocked out at UFC 320, says former Pereira opponent
Harry Kettle - October 4, 2025
UFC fighter Dustin Jacoby believes that Alex Pereira stands a good chance of knocking Magomed Ankalaev out. Tonight, Magomed Ankalaev will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320. It looks set to be one of the most intriguing fights of the year thus far, especially in the wake of ‘Big Ank’ actually taking the belt from ‘Poatan’ in their first fight.
Magomed Ankalaev put "a hole in my jaw", says only man to beat him in MMA
Dylan Bowker - October 3, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has only one blemish on his pro MMA ledger, but the man who bested him was put through the ringer en route to earning that last-second win. In a segment put together by UFC on TNT, Paul Craig outlined certain aspects of his fight with the current UFC light heavyweight champion while collaborating on the piece with UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. This was all done in the context of previewing things for Ankalaev’s next fight, which takes place this weekend. The Dagestan native will look to go 2-0 against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320 on Saturday, October 4th.
UFC 320 weigh-in results: One fighter misses target, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira make title fight official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2025
The UFC 320 weigh-ins have wrapped up and just one fighter failed to make their contracted weight. UFC 320 goes down on Saturday and it’ll emanate from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Both Ankalaev and “Poatan” tipped the scales at 204.5 pounds, which means their championship rematch is official.
'Something's different'... Israel Adesanya sides with longtime rival in Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 prediction
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
Alex Pereira’s four-time combat sports rival, Israel Adesanya, predicts the Brazilian will dethrone Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will look for revenge this weekend when he takes on newly minted light heavyweight titleholder Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event. Their rematch comes just months after Ankalaev ended Pereira’s unbeaten light heavyweight run, defeating Pereira by unanimous decision to secure the title.
Magomed Ankalaev gives his thoughts on possible UFC light heavyweight contenders
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has given his thoughts on a handful of possible UFC light heavyweight contenders that he could end up facing. On Saturday night, Magomed Ankalaev will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira. While it’s always dangerous to look past your opponent, many believe that ‘Big Ank’ is the favorite to win the fight and successfully retain his belt against the man who he took it from earlier this year.
UFC 320 | Pro fighters make their picks for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2025
In the main event of UFC 320, the light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Magomed Ankalaev takes on Alex Pereira. Heading into the fight, Ankalaev is a -265 favorite while the Brazilian is a +200 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their predictions for the light heavyweight title fight. The pros believe Ankalaev will be able to edge out another decision win, as Pereira won’t be able to defend the clinch and wrestling.
Alex Pereira will "crush" Magomed Ankalaev in UFC 320 rematch, claims UFC legend
Harry Kettle - October 1, 2025
UFC legend Stephen Thompson believes Alex Pereira will get his revenge against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira will challenge Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight championship. It’s the same clash we saw earlier this year and in their first meeting, it was Ankalaev who was able to snatch the title away from ‘Poatan’. This time around, of course, the Brazilian sensation will be hoping to make the necessary adjustments to win him back the crown.
Alex Pereira responds to Magomed Ankalaev's coach's questionable remarks about his KO power ahead of UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Former UFC champion Alex Pereira took notice of Magomed Ankalaev’s head coach’s claims that he doesn’t possess knockout power. Former UFC light heavyweight king Alex Pereira is days away from a second chance at handing Magomed Ankalaev a loss this Saturday at UFC 320. Pereira lost to Ankalaev by unanimous decision earlier this year at UFC 313, setting up an immediate rematch between the two top light heavyweights.
UFC analyst claims Magomed Ankalaev is 'hurting the UFC' just days ahead of UFC 320 title fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Din Thomas’s recent claims that the UFC should trade Magomed Ankalaev for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva were doubled down by another top analyst. UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev will face Alex Pereira for the second time this Saturday in the UFC 320 main event. Ankalaev defeated Pereira in their first fight at UFC 313 by decision, ending Pereira’s history-making light heavyweight title reign.
UFC legend explains why Alex Pereira will get revenge vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Dustin Poirier is supremely confident in Alex Pereira’s chances to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight belt at UFC 320. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will get his desired immediate rematch against Magomed Ankalaev this Saturday at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 comes just months after Ankalaev handed Pereira the lone light heavyweight defeat of his career at UFC 313 by decision.