Alexander Volkanovski is pushing the UFC for his next title defense, aiming for a fight in August or September.

What's the timeline?

The featherweight champion wants a date locked in, but the UFC has a busy schedule ahead, including UFC 329 and Conor McGregor's fight in July.
He's looking at dates in August or September, with September being a likely option.

Why the delay?

The UFC is focused on upcoming events, but Volkanovski is eager to defend his title, possibly at UFC 331 in Inglewood, California.
He's currently the oldest male champion in the UFC at 37, with only women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, 38, older than him.

Who's the opponent?

Volkanovski wants to fight Movsar Evloev, the No. 1 contender, who has been waiting for a shot at the title for over a year.
Evloev had a shaky outing against Lerone Murphy in March, but Volkanovski believes he's the most deserving opponent.
The fans are also eager to see the matchup, which could happen in September if the UFC announces the fight soon.
Volkanovski will turn 38 on September 29, and defending the title at that age would be a significant achievement.
He's ready to face Evloev and expects the UFC to announce the fight after the upcoming events.
The UFC has a lot of champions and events to manage, but Volkanovski is pushing for a title defense in the next few months.
He's the current featherweight champion and wants to defend his title against the best opponent.
Evloev has been waiting for a shot at the title, and Volkanovski believes it's time to give him a chance.
The fight could happen at UFC 331, which would be a great opportunity for Volkanovski to defend his title.
He's been the champion for a while, and it's time to face the No. 1 contender.
The fans are excited to see the matchup, and Volkanovski is ready to put on a show.
He's been training hard and is confident in his abilities.
The UFC will likely announce the fight soon, and Volkanovski will be ready to defend his title.
He's the best featherweight champion in the UFC, and he's eager to prove it again.
The fight against Evloev will be a great challenge, but Volkanovski is up for it.
He's been in this situation before, and he knows how to handle the pressure.
The UFC is the best organization in the world, and Volkanovski is proud to be a part of it.
He's been fighting for a while, and he's learned a lot from his experiences.
The fight against Evloev will be a great opportunity for Volkanovski to showcase his skills.
He's a talented fighter, and he's ready to put on a show.
The fans will be excited to see the matchup, and Volkanovski is eager to give them a great fight.
He's been working hard, and he's confident in his abilities.
The UFC will likely announce the fight soon, and Volkanovski will be ready to defend his title.