Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cuțelaba
Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cuțelaba: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cuțelaba?
Ankalaev has had two notable encounters with Ion Cuțelaba, with their first fight ending in a controversial stoppage and the second resulting in a decisive victory for Ankalaev.
Magomed Ankalaev
Key numbers
- Total Fights24
- Wins20
- Knockout Wins10
- Decision Wins10
- Losses2
Top honours
- UFC Light Heavyweight ChampionFormer champion with significant title defenses.
- Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand PrixWinner in 2016.
- Master of Sport in Combat SamboRecognized for his skills in the discipline.
- Mixed Martial Artist of RussiaNamed in 2015 by the Russian MMA federation.
- Gold Medalist at WMMAA World ChampionshipAchieved in 2015.
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Ion Cuțelaba
Ion Cuțelaba is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.