Not sure the point of him going to the ufc if he wont fight the champ. He has only ever fought at 170.
Need 165 and 175 to be added and 170 to go, I guess, just for more options. 155 to 170 is too big of a gap.
I can't understand why the UFC don't do it. They've made it clear they are a business first and adding another weight division allows a few things.
1. A new belt and thus a new champion which means they can almost have two titles on the line at each PPV event.
2. Allows much more scope for superfights. Khabib for example could try to cut to 145 to have a shot at the title (I know he can barely make 155 but its just an eg) And would hardly have to cut to fight at 165. Conor has been at 145, 155 and wouldn't be dwarfed at 165 so could get title shots in three divisions also but as it stands it would be stupid to fight any 170 of note at his size.
3. Many can on just make 170 and a lot at 155 would be a little small so it really does create a whole new division.
4. GSP could make 165 and would no doubt want to take the opportunity to be the first 3 division champ. Again from a financial perspective this makes massive sense for the UFC. Imagine how big the inaugural 165 title bout would be if it was GSP vs Conor.
There must be a reason they haven't I just cant see it.