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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Dricus du Plessis said yes to different option having spoiled UFC’s ‘Grand Prix’ plan says coach
Morne Visser says they were on the same page as the UFC regarding Brendan Allen. Earlier this week, talk of Dricus du Plessis moving up to light heavyweight emerged after Magomed Ankalaev claimed that there were talks about this matchup.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 19
Dricus du Plessis moving to light heavyweight? Potential opponent claims talks have taken place
Magomed Ankalaev recently namedropped Dricus du Plessis when discussing his options. Du Plessis beat Kamaru Usman in July to bounce back from losing the middleweight title last year.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Whittaker Names Ankalaev In Light Heavyweight Targets
Robert Whittaker has laid out a list of potential light heavyweight opponents following his successful division debut against Nikita Krylov last month.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Ankalaev's Manager Pursues Paulo Costa Fight
Magomed Ankalaev's manager wants to see his client matched with Paulo Costa while light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg continues his recovery. Ali Abdelaziz told MMA Junkie that the UFC has approached Ankalaev about fighting Costa on three separate occasions, though the bout has yet to materialize.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Whittaker On Ankalaev After Blachowicz Callout
Robert Whittaker is eyeing Magomed Ankalaev for his next light heavyweight outing, though former champion Jan Blachowicz is pushing for the fight after being named by the Australian.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4
Whittaker Eyes Ankalaev Next After Light Heavyweight Move
Robert Whittaker wants Magomed Ankalaev for his next fight at light heavyweight but has no interest in running back his win over Paulo Costa. Whittaker,
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 31
Costa Should Be Next Over Ankalaev, Says Analyst
Paulo Costa should challenge for the UFC light heavyweight title before former champion Magomed Ankalaev, according to MMA analyst Kenny Florian. Costa has won two straight fights since moving up to 205 pounds, most recently stopping Azamat Murzakanov.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 28
Ankalaev Stuck After UFC 327 Loss To Ulberg
Magomed Ankalaev has few clear paths forward at light heavyweight after dropping his title shot against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 earlier this month. ESPN's latest divisional rankings reflect a stagnant picture for the Russian contender, who saw his championship opportunity vanish with the loss.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 28
Ankalaev Open To Costa Fight If Ulberg Sidelined
Magomed Ankalaev is willing to face Paulo Costa while UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg recovers from injury. Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov in five rounds at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, rebounding from his championship loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 320.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 28
Rountree's Coach Reveals How He Stopped Ankalaev Fight
Khalil Rountree was ready to fight Magomed Ankalaev injured at UFC Abu Dhabi, but his coach stopped him from making the walk. Syndicate MMA's John Wood told Jake Noecker of Home of Fight that he convinced Rountree to pull out of Saturday's scheduled light heavyweight clash inside Etihad Arena, per MMA Junkie.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 27
Magomed Ankalaev stops Bogdan Guskov in UFC Abu Dhabi main event
Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov in the fifth round at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, but the performance raised fresh questions about the former light heavyweight champion's fight IQ and willingness to press his advantages.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 27
Magomed Ankalaev open to Paulo Costa fight with one condition
Magomed Ankalaev has one condition for a potential showdown with Paulo Costa: the Brazilian needs to stand and trade. The former light heavyweight champion addressed Costa's call-out following Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi main event, where Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov in the fifth round.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 26
Magomed Ankalaev Fires Back at Paulo Costa’s 'Save' LHW Division Remarks After UFC Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev may have left UFC Abu Dhabi with another victory, but his lackluster performance drew a quick response from one of the division’s biggest names.
MMA News / Field Level Media / July 26
Magomed Ankalaev puts away Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi
After a slow-paced, grueling affair that drew boos from the Etihad Arena crowd, No. 1-ranked former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev finally put away No.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 25
UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov live results
The octagon is at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov event. The fight card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 24
Magomed Ankalaev calls title loss 'worst day of my life'
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has opened up about the emotional aftermath of losing his title to Alex Pereira last October, calling the defeat the darkest moment of his career.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 24
UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov weigh-in results
The octagon is at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov event. The fight card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between No.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 23
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov prediction, odds, pick for UFC Abu Dhabi
We have finally reached the apex of UFC Abu Dhabi as we present a prediction and pick for this headlining bout in the Light Heavyweight (205) Division.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23
O'Malley, Ankalaev top list of ex-champs eyed for title runs
Sean O'Malley and Magomed Ankalaev lead a group of eight former UFC champions with the strongest odds of returning to title contention, according to an ESPN analysis published ahead of this weekend's Abu Dhabi card.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23
Magomed Ankalaev explains quiet fight week ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi
Magomed Ankalaev has been unusually quiet during UFC Abu Dhabi fight week. The former light heavyweight champion meets Bogdan Guskov this Saturday in his first bout since dropping the title to Alex Pereira.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 23
Magomed Ankalaev Calls Out Alex Pereira, Admits Ignoring Coach’s Advice Before KO Loss at UFC 320
Magomed Ankalaev isn’t backing down from Alex Pereira’s trash talk. After ‘Poatan’ mocked his longtime rival recently by commenting, “Hahahahahahahaha, are you alive?” on a post about Ankalaev’s latest push for a trilogy fight with the Brazilian, Ankalaev wasted no time in firing back.
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 21
Ex-UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev Shares Massive Update on Next UFC Fight
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev has provided fans with a major update regarding his return to the cage. Currently sitting at #1
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 21
Ex-UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev Calls Out Top Name for UFC Return Fight
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev seems to have the perfect opponent in mind for his return fight. Currently sitting at #1 in the
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 19
UFC Star Magomed Ankalaev Shares Huge Return Fight News After Losing UFC Title
Magomed Ankalev has provided fans with a huge update on what will be his first fight since losing the UFC light heavyweight title. Currently ranked as
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 6, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev breaks silence after UFC 320 loss: 'If Allah tested me with defeat, then He wants to toughen me'
One day after dropping the UFC light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in their UFC 320 rematch, Magomed Ankalaev issued his first public statement thanking supporters and framing the setback as a test he’ll grow from.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5, 2025
Alex Pereira blitzes Magomed Ankalaev in 80 seconds to reclaim the light heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS —Alex Pereira insisted his first meeting with Magomed Ankalaev was a fluke. In the rematch, he proved it. The former middleweight champion recaptured the UFC light heavyweight belt with a stunning 80-second TKO of Ankalaev in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena, erasing a March decision loss and ending Ankalaev’s run with the title.
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