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Pereira Hints at Retirement; UFC Launches AI Rankings; Garry Vows More Title Defenses

June 23, 2026
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Alex Pereira has hinted at possible retirement, stating he is now "scared to return to fighting" after what happened inside the cage and suggesting he may have already accomplished everything he set out to do. UFC has unveiled long-promised AI-generated rankings that run parallel to the existing journalist-voted rankings, with notable differences such as Jan Blachowicz appearing 15th at light heavyweight rather than fourth. Ian Garry promised greater championship activity than Islam Makhachev if he wins the welterweight title, claiming Islam fights only once a year and that his next defense could come as late as July 2027.

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