Bogdan Guskov vs Magomed Ankalaev

Bogdan Guskov vs Magomed Ankalaev: Matchup Breakdown

Bogdan Guskov is 4-2-1 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 57.1% win rate. Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 at Light Heavyweight, winning 81.3% 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 Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on Jul 25, 2026, won by Magomed Ankalaev by KO/TKO Punches in round 5.

Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher ELO rating, 1,234 to 1,016. Career peaks are 1,042 for Bogdan Guskov and 1,244 for Magomed Ankalaev. Bogdan Guskov has 3 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 4 victories, a 100% finish rate. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.

Bogdan Guskov stands 6' 3" 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 Bogdan Guskov. Bogdan Guskov is 33, Magomed Ankalaev is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Bogdan Guskov has landed 238 significant strikes at 56.8% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 6:14 of control time. Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 at 52.4% with 12 takedowns and 1h 0m of control.

Bogdan Guskov has 0 title fights (0 won) against 3 (1 won) for Magomed Ankalaev. They share 3 common opponents: Jan Blachowicz, Nikita Krylov, Volkan Oezdemir.