Volkanovski says he told UFC he plans to defend title vs Evloev in August or September

Alexander Volkanovski stated that he has notified the UFC of his plans to defend his title against Movsar Evloev in August or September. The announcement indicates Volkanovski's intention to return to action later this year. Details about the specific event or location were not provided in the statement. Evloev appears to be the targeted challenger for the featherweight champion's next title defense. The timeline suggests a late summer or early fall bout.