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Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker set for UFC 294
Susan Cox - July 31, 2023
It looks like Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is now set for UFC 294. UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Daniel Cormier names the one fighter Alex Pereira should avoid at light heavyweight
Harry Kettle - April 21, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has revealed who he thinks Alex Pereira needs to avoid when he moves to light heavyweight. Earlier this month, Alex Pereira was knocked out cold by Israel Adesanya. In the process, he lost his UFC middleweight championship.
Magomed Ankalaev issues statement on his split draw against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282: “It’s hard to describe the words”
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev still can’t believe he isn’t the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Ankalaev was fighting Jan Blachowicz for the vacant belt at UFC 282, and when the fight ended, many thought the Russian would be declared the new champ. However, the judges scored it as a split draw and now, after a couple of days, Ankalaev has taken to Instagram to release a lengthy statement.
Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov takes aim at Dana White following split draw in UFC 282 main event
Lewis Simpson - December 12, 2022
Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov sent UFC president Dana White a demanding message following the controversial split draw between his fighter Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Błachowicz at UFC 282. Kadyrov didn’t hold back towards White in a social media post on Sunday. He referred to the decision as “dirty” and blamed “politics” for Ankalaev not being awarded the light heavyweight title.
Magomed Ankalaev opens up on UFC 282 post-fight interview: "I know I won that fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev has cleared the air following his split draw against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 282. Ankalaev and Blachowicz stepped up on short notice to save the UFC 282 card. They fought for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The title was vacated by Jiří Procházka, who suffered a shoulder injury while preparing for a planned rematch with Glover Teixeira.
Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz ends in a split draw at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 was headlined by a fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. The pay-per-view fight card was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
UFC 282 Results: Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz fight to a split draw (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 is headlined by a fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz for the promotions vacant light heavyweight title. Tonight’s event was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
UFC 282: 'Błachowicz vs. Ankalaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC 282 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Tonight’s event was originally slated to be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. However, the Czech fighter suffered a severe shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from the matchup.
UFC 282 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev title fight
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2022
In the main event of UFC 282, the vacant light heavyweight title is up for grabs as Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Heading into the fight, Blachowicz is a +200 underdog while the Russian is a -265 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Ankalaev is the real deal and will become the UFC’s new light heavyweight champion.
Magomed Ankalaev understands why “scared” Glover Teixeira did not accept UFC 282 title fight: “Because I’m in my prime, I’m only going up, I’m dangerous”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev has given his thoughts on Glover Teixeira not accepting a title fight against him at UFC 282. At UFC 282 this weekend, Magomed Ankalaev will battle Jan Blachowicz for the UFC light heavyweight title. The two had always been scheduled to face off but initially, it was in a non-title contest.
Glover Teixeira planning to be in attendance at UFC 282 and challenge winner of Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Josh Evanoff - November 30, 2022
Glover Teixeira may have lost his title shot, but he’s not going to sit around and cry about it. The Brazilian has been out of action since UFC 275 in June. Teixeira headlined the event in his first title defense against Jiri Prochazka, and the pair put on a classic. The fight was back and forth for five rounds until ‘Denisa’ locked up a submission in the final frame to earn the win.
New main card lineup announced for next month’s UFC 282 event
Cole Shelton - November 24, 2022
UFC 282 had a major shakeup on Wednesday and new the main card lineup has been revealed. Last night, it was revealed that Jiri Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury and was forced to withdraw from his UFC 282 light heavyweight title defense against Glover Teixeira. The fight was set to be the main event but with him being out for likely a year, he decided to vacate the belt. The new main event will now see Jan Blachowicz take on Magomed Ankalaev for the vacant light heavyweight title.
Magomed Ankalaev responds after Jamahal Hill calls out Jan Blachowicz: “Please don’t play with my food”
Susan Cox - August 12, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev has responded after Jamahal Hill called out Jan Blachowicz for a future Octagon showdown. Ankalaev, 30, (18-1 MMA) is hot off a victory over Anthony Smith (36-17 MMA) at UFC 277 in July of this year.
Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev stops Anthony Smith at UFC 277
Chris Taylor - July 30, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 277 main card was kicked off by a key light heavyweight contest between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith. Ankalaev (18-1 MMA) had entered the bout boasting an eight-fight winning streak, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over former light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos back in March.
UFC 277 Results: Magomed Ankalaev stops Anthony Smith (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 30, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 277 main card kicks off with a key light heavyweight contest featuring Magomed Ankalaev taking on Anthony Smith. Ankalaev (17-1 MMA) will enter the bout boasting an eight-fight winning streak, his latest being a unanimous decision victory over former light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos. The Russians lone career setback came in the form of a submission loss to Paul Craig in 2018.
Magomed Ankalaev plans to prove Anthony Smith's time as a title contender "is over" at UFC 277
Cole Shelton - July 28, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev plans to end Anthony Smith’s time as a contender in the UFC on Saturday at UFC 277. Opening up the pay-per-view main card is a pivotal light heavyweight scrap as Ankalaev is set to face Smith in a potential title eliminator fight. Although Smith is on a three-fight winning streak and has won all three fights by stoppage, Ankalaev plans to end the impressive run and prove how much better he is.
What's next for Magomed Ankalaev and Thiago Santos after UFC Vegas 50?
Cole Shelton - March 14, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 50 on Saturday, top-10 light heavyweights collided as Magomed Ankalaev took on Thiago Santos. Ankalaev entered the fight as the sixth-ranked light heavyweight and was on a seven-fight win streak with wins over Volkan Oezdemir, Nikita Krylov, and Ion Cutelaba among others. Thiago Santos, meanwhile, returned to the win column in his last time out as he beat Johnny Walker by decision to snap his three-fight skid.
Magomed Ankalaev Dismisses Fight With Anthony Smith Following UFC Vegas 50 Win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 13, 2022
Magomed Ankalaev no longer has interest in a clash with Anthony Smith. Ankalaev took center stage in the main event of UFC Vegas 50. He shared the Octagon with Thiago Santos. Ankalaev emerged victorious via unanimous decision. He feels a UFC Light Heavyweight Title shot is in order.