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Alex Pereira Hints at Retirement Following Recent In-Cage Experience

June 23, 2026
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Alex Pereira has hinted at a possible retirement, stating he is now fearful of returning to competition after what happened to him inside the cage. 'Honestly, I'm now scared to go back to fighting after what happened in the cage. I think I've already done my part,' Pereira said. Meanwhile, Ian Garry pledged to defend the welterweight title more frequently than Islam Makhachev, claiming he would bring greater activity and higher-level matchups to the division once he becomes champion.

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