UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has announced his anticipated return to the octagon, aiming for a matchup against number one contender Movsar Evloev. Following a recent victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325, Volkanovski expressed his commitment to fighting deserving challengers, with his sights set on Evloev, who holds a 10-fight UFC win streak. He expects his next title defense to be scheduled after UFC Freedom 250 and UFC 329 conclude, with plans for a fight in late summer or early fall, potentially at UFC 331.

By the Numbers
  • Volkanovski’s last fight: UFC 325, victory over Diego Lopes.
  • Evloev's current win streak: 10 fights in the UFC.
State of Play
  • Upcoming UFC events: UFC Freedom 250 and UFC 329.
  • Volkanovski seeks to finalize his fight following these major events.
What's Next

Volkanovski is aiming for a match against Evloev between August and September, hoping to headline UFC 331. The outcome of upcoming UFC events may influence the official announcement regarding the title fight.

Bottom Line

Volkanovski is committed to maintaining the integrity of the title belt by fighting the most deserving contenders like Evloev, demonstrating a champion’s approach to matchmaking in an evolving and competitive landscape.