Aleksandar Rakic vs Magomed Ankalaev
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They have met once
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Common opponents (4)
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Aleksandar Rakic vs Magomed Ankalaev: Matchup Breakdown
Aleksandar Rakic is 7-5 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 58.3% win rate. Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 76.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Magomed Ankalaev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on Oct 26, 2024, won by Magomed Ankalaev by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 879. Career peaks are 1,103 for Aleksandar Rakic and 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev. Aleksandar Rakic has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 7 victories, a 28.6% finish rate. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.
Aleksandar Rakic stands 6' 4" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Magomed Ankalaev is 6' 3" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Aleksandar Rakic. Aleksandar Rakic is 34, Magomed Ankalaev is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Aleksandar Rakic has landed 556 significant strikes at 50.5% accuracy with 5 takedowns and 0h 40m of control time. Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 at 52.4% with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control.
Aleksandar Rakic has 0 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Magomed Ankalaev. They share 4 common opponents: Jan Blachowicz, Thiago Santos, Anthony Smith, Volkan Oezdemir.
Have Aleksandar Rakic and Magomed Ankalaev fought before?
Yes. Aleksandar Rakic and Magomed Ankalaev have fought once in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev won by unanimous decision at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on October 26, 2024.
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Who has more UFC wins, Aleksandar Rakic or Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev has more UFC wins: 13 to 7. Aleksandar Rakic's UFC record is 7-5; Magomed Ankalaev's is 13-2-1 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Aleksandar Rakic 2, Magomed Ankalaev 7. Submission wins: Aleksandar Rakic 0, Magomed Ankalaev 0.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.
Who is taller, Aleksandar Rakic or Magomed Ankalaev?
Aleksandar Rakic is taller at 6'4", to Magomed Ankalaev's 6'3" (1 inch). Aleksandar Rakic has the longer reach: 78 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.