Pereira hints at retirement; Garry vows more title defenses than Islam; UFC AI rankings launch

Alex Pereira has hinted at possible retirement, saying he is now afraid to return to competition after what happened in the cage and believes he has already accomplished what he set out to do. Ian Garry vowed to defend the welterweight title more frequently than Islam Makhachev if he wins it, claiming Makhachev's next defense might not come until July 2027. The UFC also launched AI-generated rankings, which place Jan Blachowicz 15th in the light heavyweight division compared to fourth in traditional media rankings.