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Alexander Volkanovski admits imminent retirement plan: ‘I do want to eventually sail off into the sunset’

Ahead of his exciting return at UFC 314, former featherweight kingpin, Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he has only a few more fights in the tank as he prepares for a vacant title clash with Diego Lopes — admitting his retirement is looming large.

Volkanovski, the current number one ranked featherweight contender, will compete for vacant divisional gold in April, taking on surging Brazilian-born contender, Lopes in a massive showdown in Miami, Florida.

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And hoping to snap a two-fight losing run in his return, Australian veteran, Volkanovski has been sidelined since February of last year, dropping a thunderous second round knockout loss to unbeaten rival, Ilia Topuria.