Following his victory at UFC Vegas 116, Aljamain Sterling stated his championship ambitions while acknowledging Movsar Evloev's credentials. Sterling said that Evloev deserves a title fight but made it clear he would not turn down the opportunity if it were offered to him instead. The post included a poll asking whether Sterling deserves a fight with Alexander Volkanovski, with options to support him getting the shot immediately or only after Evloev. The statement reflects Sterling's positioning in the featherweight title picture.
