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Magomed Ankalaev calls out UFC heavyweights after frustration at 205

Magomed Ankalaev has floated a move to heavyweight, saying he has been unable to secure an opponent in the light heavyweight division.

By Sourav Chakraborty · Sherdog

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:03 PM

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Magomed Ankalaev challenged UFC heavyweights for a January fight after struggling to secure a light heavyweight matchup.
Ankalaev claimed top-five light heavyweight contenders Khalil Rountree, Dominick Reyes, and Paulo Costa are currently unavailable.
The former 205-pound champion most recently secured a fifth-round TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov in July.

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has suggested a potential move to the heavyweight division, citing difficulties in finding an opponent at 205 pounds. In a post on X, Ankalaev called for a matchup in January after expressing frustration with the availability of top-five light heavyweight contenders.

Ankalaev claimed Khalil Rountree is unready, Dominick Reyes is injured, and Paulo Costa requested ten million dollars to fight. Ankalaev, who holds a 21-2-1 record, previously defeated Bogdan Guskov via fifth-round TKO in July. No official heavyweight move or specific opponent has been confirmed by the UFC.

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