Alex Volkanovski contemplated retirement

UFC Superstar Alexander Volkanovski Reveals His Retirement is Coming Soon
Former UFC featherweight champion and superstar Alexander Volkanovski has revealed when he plans to walk away from MMA.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals plans for only a few more fights before UFC retirement: “Sail off in the sunset”
Just days after signing a deal to face Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami, Alexander Volkanovski is opening up on retirement.
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Alexander Volkanovski names ‘deserving’ contender he’d fight soon after UFC 314
At his prime, the former UFC Featherweight Champion had four title defenses to his names before his belt was swept away by Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, Volkanovski losing by KO. Volkanovski hasn't fought in a year since, his next assignment Diego Lopes for the recently-left vacant title.
Alexander Volkanovski contemplated retirement before landing Diego Lopes title fight at UFC 314
Alexander Volkanovski started to get comfortable outside the Octagon before landing his big vacant title bout against Diego Lopes at UFC 314.
Early prediction: Does Alexander Volkanovski or Diego Lopes win at UFC 314?
Will Alexander Volkanovski re-gain his UFC featherweight belt in a vacant title fight with Diego Lopes? We debate on “Spinning Back Clique.”
Michael Bisping: Ilia Topuria vacating featherweight title 'perfect scenario' for Alexander Volkanovski
Michael Bisping thinks Ilia Topuria leaving featherweight worked out well for Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 ...
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Alexander Volkanovski predicts how Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria would go, theorizes what will make the LW champ move to 170 pounds straight away
Alexander Volkanovski recently gave his take on how a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria would play out.
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Bisping Says Missing Out On Ilia Topuria Rematch Is ‘Perfect’ For Alexander Volkanovski: ‘He’s No Spring Chicken’
Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria’s move to lightweight has created the perfect opportunity for Alexander Volkanovski to reclaim the featherweight title at UFC 314.
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UFC Analyst Cited Ilia Topuria Moving Up In Weight As A ‘Blessing’ For Alexander Volkanovski
A UFC analyst calls Ilia Topuria moving up in weight a "blessing" for Alexander Volkanovski, sparking debate among MMA fans.
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Dana White Explains Ilia Topuria’s Title Relinquishment, What’s Next for the Featherweight Star?
Dana White explains Ilia Topuria’s title relinquishment and how there's no guarantee that he will fight Islam Makhachev for ...
Dustin Poirier approves of Ilia Topuria getting immediate UFC title shot at lightweight
Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) relinquished his featherweight title for a move up to 155 pounds. With the belt now vacant, ...
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"Makes a few more million dollars" - Michael Bisping outlines "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski after Ilia Topuria's lightweight move
Michael Bisping explained his "perfect scenario" for Alexander Volkanovski to close out his legendary fighting career.
Paddy Pimblett On Ilia Topuria's Lightweight Move: 'It's a Big Mistake'
British UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett thinks Ilia Topuria's jump up to lightweight will prove to be an ill-advised move.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov told he’s wrong about Ilia Topuria by UFC Hall of Famer: ‘Different scenario’
While Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t convinced Ilia Topuria deserves a shot at Islam Makhachev, a UFC legend most certainly is. Since his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ‘El ...