Dana White didn’t commit to who will probably be the following featherweight title challenger after UFC London.
While the result was somewhat controversial, Movsar Evloev defeated Lerone Murphy within the fundamental event on Saturday night to stay undefeated.
Alexander Volkanovski had already named Evloev as his preferred option, believing that this clash could be larger for his legacy.
Nevertheless, there may be one other name in the combo who can have gained confidence from what went down on the O2 Arena on March 21.
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Dana White didn’t commit to naming the following featherweight title challenger after UFC London
Jean Silva was already confident that he’ll face Alexander Volkanovski next before he was within the constructing to look at what many saw as a title eliminator.
Unlike many fans and media members, Dana White said that he didn’t have a problem with Movsar Evloev winning the fundamental event when the bulk decision was announced.
The UFC president didn’t commit to Evloev being the following in line when he was asked whether the Russian will challenge Volkanovski next.
“Possibly, yeah. I mean, again, I’m not even eager about that,” he said on the post-fight press conference. “The fight just ended but yeah, obviously he’s in an incredible position.”
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White was also asked about Silva’s claims that he was in London with a view to sign a contract for his title shot, which, once more, he didn’t confirm or deny.
“We’ll should see,” he said with a smile. “After we announce it, then you definitely’ll realize it’s true.”
A video posted by MMA Fighting from the event showed Silva approaching the promotion’s chief business officer, Hunter Campbell, and handing him what gave the impression to be a contract.