We’re days away from the big UFC 280 card in Abu Dhabi, which not only features two big title fights but could also decide who fights for those same titles next.<\/p>\n
The vacant UFC lightweight title is being fought for between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, with featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski serving as backup and calling dibs on next. The UFC bantamweight title is being defended by Aljamain Sterling, who takes on T.J. Dillashaw. Immediately before that bout, 135ers Petr Yan and Sean O’Malley will compete in a fight many consider a number one contenders match.<\/p>\n
But has Dana White actually confirmed that Volkanovski or the winner of Yan vs. O’Malley lock up a title shot with wins?<\/p>\n
In a new interview on My Mom’s Basement podcast, Robbie Fox asked White about the title implications surrounding UFC 280.<\/a> White stopped short of declaring anyone would get a shot at the belts (see below via Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n “We’ve heard that Alexander Volkanovski is the backup for this one,” Fox said. “Does that mean he’s going to get the next title shot at that weight class, necessarily?”<\/p>\n “Well … it makes sense,” White said, glancing up at the whiteboards in his office containing future event plans. “Yeah, makes sense.”<\/p>\n Here's the clips https:\/\/t.co\/Om9hOfelzr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JDJDC2skZh<\/a><\/p>\n — Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) October 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n