What happened: Daniel Cormier revealed what he told Alex Pereira when Pereira was asked whether a victory at UFC White House would cement his status as the greatest of all time. Cormier said he delivered the message to Pereira's face, telling him a win on the card alone would not make him the GOAT.

Why it matters: The comments arrive in the lead-up to UFC Freedom 250, the promotion's first event staged at the White House. Where Pereira ranks in the all-time pound-for-pound conversation has become a central storyline, and Cormier's pointed assessment adds fuel ahead of the card.

What to watch: Watch for Pereira's response to the challenge and how he backs it up when UFC Freedom 250 takes place Sunday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.