Q1. Where was Magomed Ankalaev born?
A. Grozny, Chechnya
B. Teletl, Dagestan
C. Makhachkala, Dagestan
D. Baku, Azerbaijan
Answer: B. Teletl, Dagestan
Q2. What is Magomed Ankalaev’s birthdate?
A. June 2, 1992
B. May 15, 1991
C. July 10, 1993
D. August 20, 1990
Answer: A. June 2, 1992
Q3. What is Ankalaev’s height?
A. 6’0″
B. 6’3″
C. 6’1″
D. 6’4″
Answer: B. 6’3″
Q4. What is Ankalaev’s professional MMA record (as of mid-2026)?
A. 18-2-1
B. 19-1-1
C. 20-3
D. 21-2-1
Answer: D. 21-2-1
Q5. Ankalaev began his combat sports journey with training in which discipline at Dagestan State Pedagogical University?
A. Freestyle wrestling
B. Muay Thai
C. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
D. Greco-Roman wrestling
Answer: D. Greco-Roman wrestling
Q6. In addition to Greco-Roman wrestling, what combat sport did Ankalaev earn a Master of Sports title in?
A. Judo
B. Combat Sambo
C. Kickboxing
D. Boxing
Answer: B. Combat Sambo
Q7. What major amateur MMA achievement did Ankalaev accomplish multiple times?
A. WMMAA World Champion
B. ADCC Champion
C. Olympic Wrestling Gold
D. ONE Championship Title
Answer: A. WMMAA World Champion
Q8. Ankalaev won the 2016 Akhmat FC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. What else did he win in that promotion?
A. Heavyweight title
B. Light Heavyweight Championship
C. Middleweight belt
D. Featherweight Grand Prix
Answer: B. Light Heavyweight Championship
Q9. Against whom did Ankalaev suffer his first professional loss in the UFC via triangle choke?
A. Johnny Walker
B. Ion Cu?elaba
C. Paul Craig
D. Volkan Oezdemir
Answer: C. Paul Craig
Q10. Which opponent earned Ankalaev his first UFC Performance of the Night award with a highlight-reel knockout?
A. Marcin Prachnio
B. Dalcha Lungiambula
C. Nikita Krylov
D. Thiago Santos
Answer: A. Marcin Prachnio
Q11. Ankalaev is known for having one of the longest unbeaten streaks in UFC Light Heavyweight history. How many fights was it?
A. 9
B. 14
C. 11
D. 7
Answer: B. 14
Q12. In his first title fight for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight belt, what was the result against Jan B?achowicz?
A. Controversial split draw
B. Unanimous decision win
C. KO victory
D. Submission loss
Answer: A. Controversial split draw
Q13. Who did Ankalaev defeat by unanimous decision to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion?
A. Jan Blachowicz
B. Aleksandar Rakic
C. Alex Pereira
D. Johnny Walker
Answer: C. Alex Pereira
Q14. How did Ankalaev lose the UFC Light Heavyweight title in the rematch?
A. Unanimous decision
B. TKO (punches and elbows) in Round 1
C. Submission
D. Doctor stoppage
Answer: B. TKO (punches and elbows) in Round 1
Q15. What is Ankalaev’s primary fighting stance?
A. Southpaw
B. Orthodox
C. Switch
D. Crouched
Answer: A. Southpaw
Q16. Ankalaev’s wrestling background is primarily in which style, influencing his balance and control?
A. Greco-Roman
B. Folkstyle
C. Freestyle
D. Submission wrestling
Answer: A. Greco-Roman
Q17. How many wins does Ankalaev have by knockout/TKO in his professional career?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 8
D. 12
Answer: B. 10
Q18. Against which fighter did Ankalaev earn a Performance of the Night for a second-round TKO in their rematch?
A. Paul Craig
B. Ion Cu?elaba
C. Johnny Walker
D. Alex Pereira
Answer: C. Johnny Walker
Q19. What university did Ankalaev graduate from in the sport faculty?
A. Moscow State University
B. Dagestan State Pedagogical University (DSPU)
C. Chechen State University
D. Russian State University of Physical Education
Answer: B. Dagestan State Pedagogical University (DSPU)
Q20. Ankalaev has strong takedown defense rooted in his wrestling base. What is a notable aspect of his UFC style?
A. Patient counter-striking with distance management
B. Heavy reliance on ground-and-pound finishes
C. Frequent flying submissions
D. Pure wrestling takedown chains
Answer: A. Patient counter-striking with distance management
Q21. In amateur competition, Ankalaev beat which notable fighter in the Russian MMA Championship finals?
A. Khabib Nurmagomedov
B. Islam Makhachev
C. Valentin Moldavsky
D. Petr Yan
Answer: C. Valentin Moldavsky
Q22. How many Performance of the Night bonuses has Ankalaev earned in the UFC?
A. Two
B. Four
C. Six
D. One
Answer: B. Four
Q23. Which Dagestani promotion did Ankalaev dominate before joining the UFC?
A. ACA
B. Bellator
C. ONE FC
D. World Fighting Championship Akhmat
Answer: D. World Fighting Championship Akhmat
Q24. What is one of Ankalaev’s notable strengths highlighted from his Sambo and wrestling foundation?
A. Excellent balance, control, and fight IQ
B. Leg locks
C. Armbar specialization
D. Guard passing
Answer: A. Excellent balance, control, and fight IQ
Q25. Ankalaev fought a controversial bout that ended in a no-contest due to an illegal knee. Who was the opponent?
A. Aleksandar Rakic
B. Johnny Walker
C. Thiago Santos
D. Anthony Smith
Answer: B. Johnny Walker
