Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend his featherweight title later this evening against undefeated sensation Movsar Evloev

Alexander Volkanovski will once again put his featherweight title on the line later this evening when he takes on undefeated star Movsar Evloev.

After dropping his 145lb title to Ilia Topuria two years ago, the Aussie UFC veteran became a two-time world champion last year after outclassing Diego Lopes. Volkanovski would go on to settle the rivalry once and for all after beating Lopes for a second time earlier this year.

But the 38-year-old faces a potential tough night at the office in the shape of Evloev. The 32-year-old Russian wrestler has made easy work of all of his opponents thus far, and earned his crack at the coveted gold strap after defeating Lerone Murphy in London in a featherweight title eliminator. The co-main event sees Petr Yan fight Merab Dvalishvili for a third time. Yan - the current bantamweight champion - avenged a loss to the Georgian by outpointing him last year. And so, here is everything you need to know ahead of tonight's fights...

What time will Volkanovski vs Evloev start in the UK?

Tonight's stacked card will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The early prelims are expected to get underway at around 3pm BST (10am ET / 7am PT / 9am CT). After that, the prelims will begin at 5pm BST (12pm ET / 9am PT / 11am CT). The main card is due to kick off at 7pm BST (2pm ET / 11am PT / 1pm CT). In the main event, Evloev will make the walk to the cage first at around 9pm BST (4pm ET / 1pm PT / 3pm CT) with Volkanovski set to follow immediately after.

How to watch and stream Volkanovski vs Evloev

In the United Kingdom, fans will be able to watch all of the action on TNT Sports (also accessible via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media, Amazon Prime Video, and Sky Sports) with coverage due to get underway at 5pm BST. While those watching in the United States, fans can tune in via Paramount+.

Full fight card and undercard

Main card

• Alexander Volkanovski vs Movsar Evloev
• Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili
• Lone’er Kavanagh vs Ramazan Temirov
• Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
• Aaron Pico vs Losene Keita

Prelims

• Azamat Murzakanov vs Dominick Reyes
• Nikita Krylov vs Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev
• Abus Magomedov vs Cam Rowston
• Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev

Early prelims

• Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov
• Abubakar Vagaev vs Jacob Malkoun
• Bolaji Oki vs Daniel Santos
• Kody Steele vs Noah Gugnon
• Iasmin Lucindo vs Nicole Caliari

Quotes corner

Alexander Volkanovski: “[Evloev has] incredible wrestling. One of the best in the UFC, definitely the best in our division. But again, it’s just not enough for me, you know what I mean?”

He added: “To be honest, I believe if if we went five rounds of no strikes and just wrestling, grappling, I’ll beat him there. I truly do believe that. I think he’s got great wrestling, but when it comes to MMA and all that sort of stuff, it’s just it’s not enough. I get to show that anyway.”

Movsar Evloev: “He's been a little illogical. He said, ‘Don't you dare to strike.’ And then, ‘We'll be striking because I will make it a striking fight.’ I will do anything I want. Whenever I decide to take him down, I will take him down.” He added: “Even if I need take him down 100 times, even more, I will do it. Just 25 minutes, I will enjoy each second of this time. Like I said, even if I need take him down every second, I will do it, and nobody will stop me there.”