Magomed Ankalaev vs Volkan Oezdemir
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They have met once
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Magomed Ankalaev vs Volkan Oezdemir: Matchup Breakdown
Magomed Ankalaev is 13-2-1 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 76.5% win rate. Volkan Oezdemir is 9-7 at Light Heavyweight, winning 56.3% 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 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira on Oct 30, 2021, won by Magomed Ankalaev by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Magomed Ankalaev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,255 to 951. Career peaks are 1,273 for Magomed Ankalaev and 1,088 for Volkan Oezdemir. Magomed Ankalaev has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 13 victories, a 53.8% finish rate. Volkan Oezdemir has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 66.7% of the time.
Magomed Ankalaev stands 6' 3" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Volkan Oezdemir is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Magomed Ankalaev is 34, Volkan Oezdemir is 37.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Magomed Ankalaev has landed 744 significant strikes at 52.4% accuracy with 12 takedowns and 1h 00m of control time. Volkan Oezdemir has landed 751 at 48.4% with 5 takedowns and 0h 16m of control.
Magomed Ankalaev has 3 title fights (1 won) against 1 (0 won) for Volkan Oezdemir. They share 6 common opponents: Bogdan Guskov, Aleksandar Rakic, Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith, Nikita Krylov, Paul Craig.
Have Magomed Ankalaev and Volkan Oezdemir fought before?
Yes. Magomed Ankalaev and Volkan Oezdemir have fought once in the UFC. Magomed Ankalaev won by unanimous decision at UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira on October 30, 2021.
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Who has more UFC wins, Magomed Ankalaev or Volkan Oezdemir?
Magomed Ankalaev has more UFC wins: 13 to 9. Magomed Ankalaev's UFC record is 13-2-1 (1 NC); Volkan Oezdemir's is 9-7.
KO/TKO wins: Magomed Ankalaev 7, Volkan Oezdemir 5. Submission wins: Magomed Ankalaev 0, Volkan Oezdemir 1.
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Who is taller, Magomed Ankalaev or Volkan Oezdemir?
Magomed Ankalaev is taller at 6'3", to Volkan Oezdemir's 6'2" (1 inch). Both have a 75-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.