Daniel Cormier questions Alex Pereira's GOAT status ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
At UFC Freedom 250, Daniel Cormier expressed skepticism about Alex Pereira's potential to be considered the greatest of all time (GOAT) even if he wins a third UFC title against Ciryl Gane. Cormier stated that Pereira needs to defend the championship at heavyweight to solidify his status. While Dana White suggested a victory would elevate Pereira above Jon Jones, Cormier and analyst Michael Bisping emphasized the need for more accomplishments. UFC Freedom 250 is set for Sunday at the White House.
- •Pereira aims for a third title against Ciryl Gane.
- •Cormier believes Pereira needs to defend the heavyweight title.
- •Dana White claims Pereira could surpass Jon Jones with a win.
- •Michael Bisping supports White's view on Pereira's historic potential.
- •UFC Freedom 250 takes place on June 12 at the White House.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: Third UFC title wouldn't be enough to make Alex Pereira GOAT
"Daniel Cormier wants everyone to pump the brakes on the Alex Pereira GOAT talk ahead of UFC Freedom 250.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 2:02 AMThe Inner Circle 18 And ONE Friday Fights 158 – Results And Highlights For Every Match
- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 AMJon Anik disagrees with Dana White's GOAT stakes at UFC Freedom 250
- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 1:20 AMKyle Daukaus expects to finally get his flowers with UFC Freedom 250 win
- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 1:05 AMMarco Rubio Claims 1 Billion Will Watch UFC White House
- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 12:23 AMAlex Pereira makes daming revelation about Josh Hokit being cut from the UFC
- UFC•Jun 12, 2026, 12:12 AMRubio: UFC contest at White House has broader appeal than Shakespeare
