Result
Magomed AnkalaevDraw (split)
MethodDraw (split)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(48–47, 46–48, 47–47)
Elo swing-9Jan Błachowicz (1782 → 1773)+12Magomed Ankalaev (1817 → 1830)
DateDec 10, 2022
DivisionLight Heavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
29-12-2Jan Błachowicz
W
Big Ank | 21-2-1Magomed Ankalaev
Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev
Method :Draw (split)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(48–47, 46–48, 47–47)
Jan Błachowicz
Elo1733Good
3Y trend1748 → 1733
AwardFor the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDraw (split)
Magomed Ankalaev
Elo1853Elite
3Y trend1840 → 1853
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Magomed Ankalaev won this fight by Draw (split) in round R5 at 5:00. Magomed Ankalaev led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jan Błachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jan BłachowiczMagomed Ankalaev
Elo edge
Jan Błachowicz1733-15 last move
Magomed Ankalaev1853+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jan Błachowicz#18 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1733 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Dominick Reyes (rated 1756 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Navajo Stirling (rated 1741 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 4 losses, -49 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #17 Nick Maximov, 2 ahead of #19 Luke Trainer.
Magomed Ankalaev#1 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1853 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anthony Smith (rated 1729 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alex Pereira (rated 1782 at the time): -24.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +23 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 36 ahead of #2 Carlos Ulberg.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jan BłachowiczvsMagomed Ankalaev
Control time
0:00vs11:20
Total strikes
79vs191
Sig. strikes
55vs78
Takedowns
0vs2
Finishing profile
Jan Błachowiczdecision leads 38% of wins
Magomed AnkalaevKO/TKO leads 52% of wins
Common opponents
Bogdan GuskovJan Błachowicz: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 1, 2026Magomed Ankalaev: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 25, 2026
Round stats
Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev is a completed Light Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 282 : BLACHOWICZ VS ANKALAEV. Magomed Ankalaev defeated Jan Błachowicz by Draw (split) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev quick answers
Who won Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Magomed Ankalaev won Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev by Draw (split) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev on?
Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed on UFC 282 : BLACHOWICZ VS ANKALAEV.
What are the records for Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Jan Błachowicz enters with a 29-12-2 record and Magomed Ankalaev enters with a 21-2-1 record.
What division is Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev?
Jan Błachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev is listed as a Light Heavyweight Title fight.
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