This is the second title shot Ankalaev has had in his UFC career. His first opportunity came at UFC 282 in December 2022, drawing with Jan Blachowicz. Yet, the Russian fighter has not lost since his first UFC bout in March 2018. Ankalaev has a career record of 19-1-1 with one no contest, with 10 victories coming by KO.

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Our co-main event tonight is Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev, in a short notice booking (after a slew of Lightweights turned the fight down). Also on the main card we’ve got Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes,