Magomed Ankalaev notched the biggest win on his record last night with an, albeit timid, victory over Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC Vegas 50. The unanimous decision win gave the Dagestani his eighth win in a row.
With his name likely to bounce up the UFC light heavyweight standings, Ankalaev made it clear—during the post-fight press conference—that he sees himself as the next title contender in the division.
“In my opinion, I deserve the title shot next,” he said (ht MMA Fighting). “Because I am on an eight-fight winning streak and some of the fights I finished the guys, and I feel I’m ready.