Magomed Ankalaev added to his win streak with a unanimous decision win against once light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos at UFC Vegas 50.

Magomed Ankalaev took control of the center of the octagon from the start and pushed Santos into the fence. The first round was a rather effortless one for both the counter strikers as each of them waited and tried to read their opponent, occasionally exchanging timed blows.

Santos upped the ante in the second round as he wobbled the Dagestani in the last minute. Ankalaev fell to the mat with a powerful shot from Santos after hitting ‘Marreta’ with a clean knee.

The third round again looked interesting as Santos went into the fight with his hands swinging and tried to get Ankalaev with a combination. However, he was unable to do so. The 29-year-old again took the center stage and traded blows with his opponent throughout.

Magomed Ankalaev fights in championship rounds for the first time

With the culmination of the third round, the Dagestani entered the championship rounds for the first time in his life at the main event of UFC Vegas 50. Ankalaev ended the round with a clean takedown, which helped him head into the fifth with all the momentum.

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The 5th and final round of the fight started with both the light heavyweights trading shots. However, Ankalaev quickly took the fight to the fence and tried to control Santos there. The fight ended with the Dagestani restricting Santos to the fence.

Magomed Ankalaev demands a title shot after UFC Vegas 50

After the bell for the fifth round rang, it was clear who had won the fight. The Dagestani dominated the former title challenger for the entirety of the fight with his superior counter-striking skills, coupled with his grappling skills as well.

Courtesy of his unanimous decision victory, he extended his win streak to eight fights. The Russian then demanded a title shot for the light heavyweight gold. And rightly so, as he has only lost one fight in the UFC that came years ago against Paul Craig on his debut.

Since then, Ankalaev has climbed the ranks of the 205-pound division and is now on his way to becoming the #5 ranked light heavyweight.

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