Overview
- Alexander Volkanovski told MMA Junkie this week that he wants unbeaten No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev to be his next featherweight opponent and is targeting an August–September window.
- Volkanovski said the promotion’s focus on several big events has delayed a formal booking and that he expects clarity after those cards conclude.
- Media outlets and insiders are linking the bout to UFC 331 in September at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, but that placement is reported as unconfirmed rumor rather than an announced fact.
- Movsar Evloev strengthened his claim with a March majority-decision win over Lerone Murphy and holds a 20-0 pro record with a 10-0 UFC slate, though many of his wins have come by decision.
- If the fight is scheduled in September Volkanovski has said he is willing to wait past his 38th birthday to defend the belt, a stance that could shape matchmakers’ timing and headline plans for the fall pay-per-view calendar.