ABU DHABI – Magomed Ankalaev might have lastly been granted his title shot after UFC 308.
Unbeaten in his previous 13 fights, Ankalaev outpointed Aleksandar Rakic (14-5 MMA, 6-4 UFC) to earn a unanimous choice win on Saturday’s primary card at Etihad Area.
Ankalaev (19-1-1 MMA, 10-1-1 UFC) has been chomping on the bit for his shot at UFC gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, telling him to “cease working” in his post-octagon interview. Dana White was requested about Ankalaev’s efficiency, and the UFC CEO was impressed.
“He regarded good,” White advised reporters, together with MMA Junkie on the UFC 308 post-fight information convention. “He completely regarded nice.”
Ankalaev was handed up for a title battle when Pereira drew No. 8 ranked Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 earlier this month. Pereira retained his belt with one other knockout end, and poked at Ankalaev previous to UFC 308 by telling him that he’s rooting for him to beat Rakic so he could make him wait longer. He additionally dubbed his fashion as boring.
However Ankalaev not has to fret since he now has White’s phrase that he’s subsequent in line.
“I must say sure,” White mentioned when requested if Ankalaev is No. 1 contender.
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