UFC analyst Daniel Cormier has sparked controversy by suggesting that the organization is protecting its "golden goose," Alex Pereira, from a potential title defense against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira was instead matched with Aleksandr Rakic at UFC 308. While Cormier's logic highlights the challenging nature of the matchup for Pereira, many in the MMA community are questioning the decision.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/08/09/daniel-cormier-calls-out-ufc-for-protecting-its-golden-goose/