White says WEC’s Henderson deserves top ranking, doesn’t expect media to follow suit

While both UFC and WEC officials have consistently denied any and all
reports of a potential merger between the two organizations, there is
one undeniable challenge created by the dual fight promotions.

How do you manage two separate 155-pound divisions?

UFC president Dana White recently said that the promotions will likely
one day merge the two divisions into the UFC, but for now, he’s got
another idea for his top WEC lightweights: send them to Japan.