UFC president Dana White expects Alexander Volkanovski to challenge Charles Oliveira if he becomes champion again - ruling out a fight with Conor McGregor.
McGregor has not fought in the UFC since breaking his leg last July when suffering a second consecutive defeat by Dustin Poirier. The Irishman will likely have several options upon his return which initially included an immediate 155lb title shot against Oliveira who held the crown when called out originally by the promotion's biggest superstar.
However Oliveira missed weight for his previous win over Justin Gaethje so will be required to fight to reclaim the vacant belt this weekend against Islam Makhachev set for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. A lengthy list of challengers will likely look to assert their name for a shot at the belt once a champion has been crowned, but UFC kingpin White does not anticipate it will be McGregor.
