UFC President Dana White commented on Magomed Ankalaev's victory over Alexander Rakic in the main card of UFC 308, which took place on October 26 in Abu Dhabi.
White stated, as reported by MMA Junkie:
He looked good.He absolutely looked great. Can I call him the number one contender? I would have to say 'yes'.
To recall, Ankalaev defeated Alexander Rakic by unanimous decision at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, winning two out of three rounds. Magomed's record now stands at 19 wins, one loss, and one draw, with another fight ruled as no contest. Rakic holds a record of 14 wins and five losses.