UFC President Dana White isn’t ready to guarantee Aljamain Sterling the next crack at the UFC bantamweight title.<\/p>\n
The UFC bantamweight throne was left vacant after the former champion Henry Cejudo retired in May. A new champion was crowned at UFC 251 earlier this month, when Petr Yan defeated Jose Aldo by fifth-round TKO in a fight for the vacant title.<\/p>\n
Since Yan became the champion, there’s been much speculation as to who will provide his first title challenge. While the expectation is that the next title shot will go to Aljamain Sterling, who is currently ranked No. 2 at bantamweight, White says isn’t willing to commit.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d White said at the UFC on ESPN+ 30 post-fight press conference, when asked if Sterling would get the next bantamweight title shot (via MMA Fighting<\/a>). \u201cHe\u2019s in there. He\u2019s up there. He\u2019s one of them.\u201d<\/p>\n While White doesn’t seem sure about what’s next in terms of the bantamweight title, Sterling believes there’s no debate.<\/p>\n There is NOTHING to THINK about @danawhite<\/a>! I am the next guy in line! I earned my shot and it\u2019s time for me to realize a dream! Cut the games! #UFC251<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 12, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n