How close was Alex Pereira to becoming the greatest fighter of all time? According to Chael Sonnen, he was just one victory away. In this breakdown, Chael explains why a win over Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title would've transformed Pereira's legacy. A third UFC championship in another weight class would've forced fans to rethink the GOAT debate and compare Pereira's accomplishments directly with Jon Jones. Chael also revisits comments from legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, who argued that natural heavyweight size isn't just about the number on the scale. Even if two fighters weigh the same on fight night, bone structure, frame, and years of carrying heavyweight mass create advantages that can't be measured by pounds alone. Chael notes that Pereira's loss played out much like Rico predicted. The conversation then shifts to the heavyweight title picture. With undisputed champion Tom Aspinall sidelined, Gane captured interim gold and positioned himself for a massive showdown. If