MMA · October 29, 2026
Volkanovski favors Sterling for featherweight shot if he beats Vallejos
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski said Aljamain Sterling would have the stronger claim to a title shot than Jean Silva if Sterling defeats Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar on November 21. Volkanovski has also discussed a possible lightweight retirement fight. Neither potential featherweight title defense is officially booked.