Thiago Santos Calls For Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith Winner
Thiago Santos calls for the next title shot in the light heavyweight division after his latest win.
The top contender beat Jan Błachowicz by TKO in the headliner of the UFC on ESPN + 3 event. This show went down at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic yesterday (Saturday, February 23, 2019).
Now, Santos wants to fight the winner of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defending his title against Anthony Smith in the headliner of UFC 235. He made his feelings known to the media after his latest fight.
“I’m very happy,” Santos told MMAJunkie. “Now, I look forward. And, in front of me, I see only a title shot… There’s no one else in front of me. I beat the fourth in the rankings (Blachowicz). The third (Smith) is fighting for the title now. I’m the next one.”
“For sure, I won’t be the favorite,” Santos said. “For sure, they will think Jon Jones will beat me. And I will shock the world, as I have been doing. I’m here, in this position where I’m at, for a reason. I want my shot. I want my opportunity. I’ve earned it. I want my opportunity. Just give me the opportunity, and I will shock the world.”
The UFC 235 pay-per-view event is set to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card will air on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. The preliminary card will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET and the UFC’s streaming service, Fight Pass.
