Alexander Volkanovski has won 27 of his 31 professional fights [Getty Images]Alexander Volkanovski says he will not retire after his featherweight title defence against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 on Saturday. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAsked if he could dispel rumours of retirement, Volkanovski said: "I don't know where it's come from. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAfter the face-off with 31-year-old Lopes, the pair shook hands before Volkanovski gave him his apron. Following Topuria's move to lightweight and vacation of the title, Volkanovski regained it with a unanimous decision win over Lopes. Volkanovski lost twice to Islam Makhachev 2023 in attempting to win the lightweight title and become a simultaneous two-division champion.