UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev is considering a potential move to the heavyweight division, as he believes he needs two more wins at light heavyweight. To defeat Alex Pereira, he will likely aim to conquer a second division.
Magomed Ankalaev believes he has two more fights at 205 before moving up to heavyweight ud83dudc40
"I've thought about [moving up]… I believe maybe two more fights and I think I'll move up to heavyweight." pic.twitter.com/LxE912NSsO— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 26, 2025Magomed Ankalaev Begins Planning for a Move Up to Heavyweight Once Alex Pereira is Gone 2
Magomed Ankalaev still has a few issues to address at Light Heavyweight.
