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

June 23, 2026
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Alex Pereira has hinted at a possible retirement, saying he is now fearful of returning to competition after what happened in his last fight and believes he has already accomplished what he set out to do. Meanwhile, Ian Garry pledged that if he wins the welterweight title he will defend it more frequently than Islam Makhachev, who he noted fights only once a year. UFC also launched its new AI-powered rankings, with notable differences from the existing media rankings, such as Blachowicz appearing 15th in light heavyweight rather than fourth.

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