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Pereira Hints at Retirement; Garry Promises More Title Defenses Than Makhachev

June 23, 2026
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Alex Pereira has hinted at a possible retirement, stating he is now afraid to return to competition after what happened in his last fight and suggesting he may have already accomplished enough. Meanwhile, Ian Garry pledged to be a far more active welterweight champion than Islam Makhachev, who he noted fights roughly once a year, with Makhachev's next defense potentially coming as late as July 2027. UFC also unveiled its long-promised AI-powered rankings, which produced notable departures from the traditional media rankings, including Blachowicz appearing at No. 15 in the light heavyweight division rather than his No. 4 media ranking position.

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