Overview
- Cormier said the current UFC light heavyweight division has “no wrestlers” and asserted he would be “feasting on everybody” if he were in his prime.
- He named reigning champion Alex Pereira as the opponent he would choose, citing Pereira’s star power and the potential to generate the most money.
- Comparing eras, he noted his time featured multiple top-tier wrestlers such as Jon Jones, Ryan Bader, Phil Davis, and Rashad Evans, which he says is not the case now.
- Reports highlight a striking-heavy top tier at 205 pounds, with names like Jiri Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev, Carlos Ulberg, Khalil Rountree Jr., and Jan Blachowicz.
- He also floated heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida as a stylistically favorable matchup, framing all remarks as commentary from a Q&A rather than any fight plan.