UFC featherweight rivals Volkanovski and Holloway set for summer trilogy bout

The much-anticipated trilogy between featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway seems set for this summer.

US outlet MMA Junkie confirmed late on Thursday that verbal agreements are in place for the bout at UFC 276 on July 2, following an initial report from prominent journalist Ariel Helwani. MMA Junkie said, though, that contracts have still to be issued.

On Thursday, Volkanovski tweeted that he was "back in fight camp", with Holloway following on the social media platform to suggest the bout was booked.

Back in fight camp