Overview
- Garbrandt is confirmed to fight Adrian Yanez on the UFC 329 card as he publicly weighs retirement and says he wants to "leave on [his] own terms."
- The 35‑year‑old and former bantamweight champion cited the loss of steady pay and sponsorships as a major risk for fighters once they stop competing.
- In an interview with MMA Junkie, Garbrandt urged the UFC to offer more long‑term support, specifically naming healthcare, insurance and a 401(k) style retirement option.
- Garbrandt said recent reports about retired champion Dustin Poirier’s arrest and mental‑health struggles sharpened his concerns about fighters being released into financial and emotional instability.
- His comments revive a broader debate about fighter welfare because most UFC athletes lack league‑wide pensions or guaranteed post‑career healthcare, and they could prompt calls for formal transition programs or policy changes from the promotion.