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Adrian Warren

Aussie great's grand plan for UFC homecoming and beyond

Alexander Volkanovski wants to produce something special in his first title defence on home soil. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Having waited eight years to fight in front of friends and family, UFC great Alexander Volkanovski is far from ready to retire as he eyes a spot on the White House card that will mark Donald Trump's birthday.

Volkanovski's first featherweight title defence, against Diego Lopes in Sydney on Sunday, has been clouded by retirement speculation in the MMA community.

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