In a recent appearance on ESPN MMA, former double champion Daniel Cormier expressed his admiration for UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira, comparing his rise to the top to that of Conor McGregor. Cormier noted Pereira's frequent activity in defending his title, rare for a UFC champion. With ambitions of becoming the company's first three-division champion, Pereira's rapid pace and success have caught the attention of fans and fellow fighters alike, with Cormier predicting that fans will miss the dynamic champion once his reign eventually ends.