Magomed Ankalaev

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Magomed Ankalaev holds the longest unbeaten streak in UFC light heavyweight history, with 13 consecutive fights without a loss (including one No Contest). He became the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion in 2025, defeating the dominant Alex Pereira. His rise from a small Dagestani village to the top of the world's premier MMA organization is a testament to his discipline and skill. MMA media outlets voted him Fighter of the Year in 2025 following his title victory.

AwardsAnkalaev won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in 2025, the pinnacle of his career. He also won the 2016 Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and became the World Fighting Championship Akhmat light heavyweight champion that same year. He has not received any UFC performance bonuses.

Honours & Distinctions

Longest Unbeaten Streak in UFC Light Heavyweight History

UFC·2026

13 fights without a loss (12 wins, 1 NC)

Fighter of the Year

Multiple MMA media outlets·2025

Voted Fighter of the Year for his title win over Alex Pereira

Rankings & Lists

#1 (champion)

UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings

UFC·2025

Meta UFC Light Heavyweight Rankings

Meta·2026

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2025

Dagestani Warriors

MMA Fighting

2025

UFC 313 Preview

Records & Feats

Longest Unbeaten Streak in UFC Light Heavyweight History

Career Milestone·2026

13 consecutive fights without a loss (12 wins, 1 No Contest) from 2018 to 2026.