Ever since Petr Yan claimed the UFC bantamweight title with a win over Jose Aldo at UFC 251, Aljamain Sterling has been campaigning for the first title shot at the new champ. Some of that campaigning happened publicly, with Sterling airing his frustration and confusion at the situation.
However, it seems Sterling can now rest easy in the knowledge that he will soon face Yan for a chance at UFC gold. That’s if UFC President Dana White can be taken at his word.
At his post-fight press conference for UFC Vegas 7 the promotion’s leading man was asked directly whether Sterling would be next for Yan.