Daniel Cormier believes a third UFC title win for Alex Pereira wouldn't be enough to make him the greatest of all time.
What happened?
Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt at UFC Freedom 250.
Dana White claimed a win would surpass Jon Jones as the greatest of all time, but Cormier disagrees.
Why it matters for Daniel Cormier
Cormier thinks Pereira needs to defend the championship at heavyweight to be considered the greatest.
He's defended three times at light heavyweight and fought for that title multiple times.
What comes next?
Fellow UFC commentator Michael Bisping agrees with White, saying it's hard to deny Pereira if he makes history against Gane.
Cormier told Pereira directly that he doesn't think he would be the greatest just yet.
He needs more work, according to Cormier.
Being a three-division champion is one of the greatest accomplishments ever, but Cormier doesn't think it's enough to put Pereira over Georges St-Pierre or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Cormier made these comments during Wednesday's UFC Freedom 250 media day.
Pereira will look to claim a UFC title in a third division when he takes on Gane on Sunday.
The event will take place at the White House, and Cormier's comments add to the excitement surrounding the fight.
Cormier's opinion carries weight, given his experience in the UFC.
He's had notable fights against Jon Jones, and his thoughts on Pereira's potential GOAT status are valuable insights.
The UFC Freedom 250 event is highly anticipated, and Cormier's comments will likely be discussed leading up to the fight.
Pereira's win would be historic, but Cormier thinks he needs more than just a win to be considered the greatest.
The debate surrounding Pereira's potential GOAT status will continue, with Cormier's comments adding to the conversation.
Cormier's thoughts on the matter are clear: Pereira needs to do more to be considered the greatest of all time.