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Conor McGregor
- Birthname:
- Conor Anthony McGregor
- Birthplace:
- Dublin, Ireland
- Height:
- 5 ft 8 in
- Weight:
- 145 lb, 155 lb, 170 lb
- Championships Held:
- UFC Interim Featherweight Championship (x1)UFC Featherweight Championship (x1)UFC Lightweight Championship (x1)
- Twitter:
- https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA
- Instagram:
- https://www.instagram.com/thenotoriousmma/
- Hair Color:
- Blonde
- Nationality:
- Irish
- Stance:
- Southpaw
- Reach:
- 74 in
- Birthdate:
- 1988-07-14
- Debut:
- 2008-03-08
- Eye Color:
- Brown
Highlights
- Introducing a 165-pound division in UFC could offer a new championship opportunity with McGregor and Chandler.
- Timing is crucial for championship chances, according to Daniel Cormier, emphasizing the importance of reliability and opportunity.
- Despite UFC President Dana White’s opposition, the debate over a super lightweight division escalates with Cormier’s proposal.
After a series of delays, the highly anticipated bout between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is set to headline UFC 303 on June 29. With McGregor’s return to the octagon after a two-year hiatus, former UFC champion Daniel Cormier is proposing the introduction of a new championship title, sparking fresh debate about a long-desired weight class.
Discussions about introducing a super lightweight title have arisen because of the notable 15-pound disparity between weight classes in the UFC, contrasting sharply with boxing, where weight class differentials typically range from 5 to 7 pounds.
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Daniel Cormier Proposes McGregor vs. Chandler at 165 Pounds
The UFC Legend Argues That The Title Opportunity Is About Timing
Speaking on the Good Guy / Bad Guy podcast on Monday, Cormier emphasized the significance of timing in championship opportunities, citing his own experiences in the sport. He proposed the creation of a 165-pound division with a prestigious title attached, suggesting that McGregor’s name would lend weight to the new weight class.
“When it comes down to championship opportunities, I have said this time and time again — a lot of times it comes down to being at the right place, at the right time,” Cormier said Monday on Good Guy / Bad Guy.
“Even going back to me, they had no intent of giving me my first championship opportunity. But then Alexander Gustafsson got hurt, they called me in, I stepped in. I never left the title picture after because I was reliable. They could always call me and say, ‘Hey, do you want to fight this guy for the belt?’ It was also the same way with Dustin Poirier right now, we see it happening], where, if you’re in the right place at the right time under the right circumstances, sometimes it happens faster.”
Cormier’s suggestion stems from the belief that Chandler and McGregor’s upcoming bout could be for the inaugural super lightweight championship, bridging the gap between the lightweight and welterweight divisions. He argued that this move would provide a clear path for fighters who find themselves between the existing weight classes.
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The Irishman is set to take on Michael Chandler this summer at UFC 303.
The idea of a 165-pound division is not new, with many UFC athletes advocating for its creation for years. However, UFC President Dana White has been a staunch opponent of introducing such a division, presenting a significant obstacle to Cormier’s proposal.
Chael Sonnen, Cormier’s co-host, echoed White’s sentiments, questioning the necessity of a 165-pound title and highlighting logistical challenges such as commission approval and UFC support. Sonnen also pointed out McGregor and Chandler’s recent losses, casting doubt on the validity of their potential championship bout.
As the debate over the introduction of a super lightweight division continues, Cormier’s proposal adds a new dimension to the anticipation surrounding the McGregor vs. Chandler matchup and the future of UFC weight classes, which has not changed for many years.
