Anthony Smith vs Magomed Ankalaev
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They have met once
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Anthony Smith vs Magomed Ankalaev: Matchup Breakdown
Anthony Smith is 13-12 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 52.0% win rate. Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 76.5% of the time. Anthony Smith is listed as inactive. Magomed Ankalaev is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Magomed Ankalaev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 on Jul 30, 2022, won by Magomed Ankalaev by KO/TKO in round 2.
Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 800. Career peaks are 1,075 for Anthony Smith and 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev. Anthony Smith has 6 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 13 victories, an 84.6% finish rate. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.
Anthony Smith stands 6' 4" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Magomed Ankalaev is 6' 3" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Anthony Smith. Anthony Smith is 38, Magomed Ankalaev is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Smith has landed 840 significant strikes at 50.1% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 0h 16m of control time. Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 at 52.4% with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control.
Anthony Smith has 1 title fight (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Magomed Ankalaev. They share 4 common opponents: Johnny Walker, Aleksandar Rakic, Volkan Oezdemir, Thiago Santos.
Have Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev fought before?
Yes. Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev have fought once in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev won by KO/TKO at UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 on July 30, 2022.
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Who has more UFC wins, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?
Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev have the same number of UFC wins: 13. Anthony Smith's UFC record is 13-12; Magomed Ankalaev's is 13-2-1 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: Anthony Smith 6, Magomed Ankalaev 7. Submission wins: Anthony Smith 5, Magomed Ankalaev 0.
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Who is taller, Anthony Smith or Magomed Ankalaev?
Anthony Smith is taller at 6'4", to Magomed Ankalaev's 6'3" (1 inch). Anthony Smith has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.