The UFC has no plans to create a super lightweight (165 lbs) division as of yet. Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier wanted to fight in that weight class at UFC 230, but the push never materialized into anything. Still, there’s merit to the division, but sources tell me the UFC doesn’t think they have enough card space to accommodate it. If that’s the case, why keep men’s flyweight around? Demetrious Johnson has lost his title, Sergio Pettis is bumping back up to bantamweight and champion Henry Cejudo’s next fight won’t even be in the weight class. I don’t need to see the flyweight division eliminated, but if it’s a choice? I’m going with super lightweight.
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2018-10-11
this is a ridiculous argument you need both to be fair to fighters and fans… 500-600 fighters under ufc contracts, plenty money plenty room for growth
Keep as is.
165 and 175
Yeah, I'd certainly rather a 165 than a 125. I've been thinking this a few days now. Ever since Dana said it's a card space issue with having too many fighters then Cruz hinted that he thinks they are shutting down 125 I've thought theres the opportunity. Fill the card space 125 would have taken with 165. I'd obviously rather have both, but if I had to choose its 165 all day long. 155 and 170 are the best divisions in the UFC after all imo, so I reckon 165 would be just as good.
Why not make it 163 and haven't even space between both?
165 for sure.
162 is better so 170 won't get dissolved
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Cutting 125 means they'll probably just get picked up by RIZIN in Japan, and honestly they would probably do a better job managing the division's talent over there. Also the athletes themselves would probably sell better in Japan where there isn't such a size stigma.
womens 205 – thats what I want!