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Magomed Ankalaev Dominates Nikita Krylov At UFC Vegas 20

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Nikita Krylov took place in the co-main event spot, but it was likely not the fight fans had hoped to see as it was one-sided. The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (February 27, 2021) at the UFC Vegas 20 event fro…

Magomed Ankalaev Outpoints Nikita Krylov – UFC Vegas 20

In the UFC Vegas 20 co-main event event Nikita Krylov takes on Magomed Ankalaev. Round 1: Magomed Ankalaev is plodding forward early. Nikita Krylov closes the distance and locks up the body. He pushes the fight to the fence and is ultimately able to his opponent to the mat. Ankalaev is on one knee and […]

In the UFC Vegas 20 co-main event event Nikita Krylov takes on Magomed Ankalaev.

Round 1: Magomed Ankalaev is plodding forward early. Nikita Krylov closes the distance and locks up the body. He pushes the fight to the fence and is ultimately able to his opponent to the mat. Ankalaev is on one knee and eventually works his way back up. Krylov stays on him like a wet blanket. Ankalaev is eventually able to separate and they are back to the striking range. Ankalaev lands a nice right hand in a wild exchange from both fighters. Krylov returns and just missed with a high kick. Krylov is finding some success with his straight shots. Lots of movement and feints from Krylov who is looking great right now. Ankalaev shoots for the takedown but is unable to complete it before round one ends.

Round 2: They get straight after it at the start of round two. Ankalaev pushes forward and knocks Krylov off balance. Both men are enjoying some success right now. Krylov launches forward with an uppercut but is countered. Ankalaev shakes off a takedown attempt before throwing a powerful kick upstairs. They clinch up. Krylov is trying to punch his way out. Ankalaev holds onto the head and lands a knee. Ankalaev is starting to time his opponent now. Every time Krylov comes in he is eating a check hook. Krylov attempts a spinning attack but Ankalaev times it well and secures the takedown. Ankalaev is having a tough time cementing control. Krylov almost reverses the position but Ankalaev just about stays on top. He’s starting to drop punches as we enter the final few seconds of round two.

Round 3: Krylov lands a nice body kick at the start of round three. It seems to be all on the line in this final round. Ankalaev lands a huge punch that knocks Krylov off balance. The Russian clinches up against the fence. He’s trying to drag this fight to the mat. Despite Krylov showing good takedown defence he ultimately ends up on his backside. Krylov has his back against the fence. Ankalaev is dropping in short shots but they aren’t bothering Krylov who is able to stand back up. Ankalaev won’t let up though. He continues to relentlessly pursue the takedown. Krylov attempts a throw but it backfires and he’s down again. Ankalaev is doing well in this position. He’s landing strikes, pulling his opponent away from the fence, and seems to be on his way to winning this round and the fight. The punches only get heavier as the seconds tick down and this fight comes to a close.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Magomed Ankalaev def. Nikita Krylov via unanimous decision

UFC Vegas 20 Weigh-In Results

Tomorrow night’s UFC Vegas 20 monstrous heavyweight main event is officially set, with both Jairzinho ‘Bigi Boy’ Rozenstruik and Ciryl ‘Bon Gamin’ Gane both successfully making weight below the division’s limit of 265-pounds. Expected to replace Randy Brown and make his promotional debut against the wily Alex Oliveira, Ramzan Kurmagomedov was forced out of his […]

Expected to replace Randy Brown and make his promotional debut against the wily Alex Oliveira, Ramzan Kurmagomedov was forced out of his matchup this afternoon due to illness, with the pairing ultimately shelved and his debut put to one side for the time being.

Tipping the scales, Maxim Grishin will see his preliminary card opener against Dustin Jacoby proceed at a catchweight bout after he missed the lightweight limit by 4.5-pounds.

Main Card:

Jairzinho Rozenstruik (254.5-pounds) vs. Ciryl Gane (247-pounds)

Nikita Krylov (205.5-pounds) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (205.5-pounds)

Montana De La Rosa (126-pounds) vs. Mayra Bueno Silva (125.5-pounds)

Pedro Munhoz (135.5-pounds) vs. Jimmie Rivera (135.5-pounds)

Angela Hill (116-pounds) vs. Ashley Yoder (116-pounds)

Alex Caceres (146-pounds) vs. Kevin Croom (145.5-pounds)

Preliminary Card:

Thiago Moises (155.5-pounds) vs. Alexander Hernandez (156-pounds)

Sabina Mazo (135.5-pounds) vs. Alexis Davis (135-pounds)

Vince Cachero (135.5-pounds) vs. Ronnie Lawrence (135.5-pounds)

Dustin Jacoby (204.5-pounds) vs. Maxim Grishin (210.5-pounds)

Nikita Krylov vs. Magomed Ankalaev Reported For Feb. 27 Fight Night

A scrap between two ranked light heavyweights has been scheduled for February 27 when Nikita Krylov faces Magomed Ankalaev. As reported by ESPN, a second major light heavyweight fight has been added to the February 27 Fight Night when #8 Nikita Krylov …

Magomed Ankalaev Targets ‘Shogun’ Or Anthony Smith After Cutelaba KO

Magomed Ankalaev is looking for big fights after ending his rivalry with Ion Cutelaba in emphatic fashion at UFC 254 this past weekend. The light-heavyweight pair were booked to fight on several occasions after their first bout ended in controversial fashion. Ankalaev and Cutelaba first squared off at UFC Norfolk on February 29. In the […]

Magomed Ankalaev is looking for big fights after ending his rivalry with Ion Cutelaba in emphatic fashion at UFC 254 this past weekend.

The light-heavyweight pair were booked to fight on several occasions after their first bout ended in controversial fashion. Ankalaev and Cutelaba first squared off at UFC Norfolk on February 29. In the fight, Ankalaev started well throwing a series of high kicks that appeared to be doing damage. Despite the fact Cutelaba was still standing referee Kevin MacDonald stepped in and stopped the fight just 38 seconds into the first round. The Moldavian fighter reacted angrily to the stoppage and one look at the replay tells you exactly why.

Ankalaev needed no help from the referee when he squared off against Cutelaba again in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. The Russian dropped his opponent with a beautiful two punch combo before swarming on the mat with nasty ground and pound which left Cutelaba out cold.

Speaking post-fight at UFC 254, Ankalaev turned his attention to the upper echelon fighters at 205lbs. The 28-year-old is hoping to face Maricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Anthony Smith or anyone in the light-heavyweight top five next.

“I’d love to fight a top-five fighter. It would be interesting, and I would prefer to fight (Mauricio) ‘Shogun’ Rua or Anthony Smith,” Ankalaev explained. “But other than that, anyone in the top five. I’m just happy that I can sleep well right now. I’m going to probably rest about two, three weeks and hopefully get a top-five opponent.” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Ankalaev is currently riding a five-fight win streak since losing in his UFC debut to Paul Craig. The Scot was dominated for much of the fight but managed to pull off a last-second triangle choke in Ankalaev’s first and only MMA defeat.

Who do you want to see Magomed Ankalaev fight next?

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje Bonuses

Earlier tonight (Saturday, October, 24th. 2020) UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje took place from the Flash Forum on ‘Fight Island’ on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UFC president, Dana White announced the following bonuses at tonight’s post-fight press conference. Taking main event honours, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov successfully unified the lightweight crown opposite interim […]

Taking main event honours, Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov successfully unified the lightweight crown opposite interim titleholder, Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje – before announcing his stunning retirement from professional mixed martial arts at an undeniable 29-0.

Finding himself on the wrong end of a number of worrying leg kicks early in the opening round, Khabib forced Gaethje to fight off the fence and never allowed him get comfortable, with massive pressure and pace. With a visibly fatigued Gaethje returning to his stool, Khabib managed to take the Arizona native’s back in the second-round in a scramble near the Octagon fence. Assuming full-mount, Khabib then dropped to his back, locking up a taut triangle – with Gaethje ultimately falling unconscious after a series of taps.

An emotional Khabib gathered his thoughts in the centre of the Octagon afterwards, before calling time on his illustrious career, after a promise he had made to his mother following the passing of his father, Abdulmanap. The victory proved enough for Khabib to score a Performance of The Night bonus.

Opening up our main card portion of the event, an intriguing light heavyweight rematch between rivals, Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba. Following a controversial stoppage in March of this year – the pair looked to finally settle the score in a heated rivalry.

Dropping the Moldovan in the opening frame, Ankalaev then scored a massive counter left-hook to drop Cutelaba a second time – with a series of massive ground-and-pound hammer-fists finishing Cutelaba. No question here – clean as a whistle for the dangerous, Ankalaev. With the victory, the division contender also picked up Performance of The Night spoils.

Earning Fight of The Night bonuses apiece – bantamweight contenders, Nathaniel ‘The Prospect’ Wood, and Casey Kenney clashed at a 140-pound catchweight, in an exciting three-round barnburner. Lodging his second win of this month alone, Kenney managed to take home a unanimous decision win over Wood in an intriguing affair.