Fixing The Problem At Lightweight

Right now the division is super gridlocked with Ilia/Islam both wanting to move up, with Max now at lightweight, and Arman pulling out of UFC 311. I think a solution that would resolve all the matchmaking issues would be to simply rebook Arman Vs Islam. Regardless of the stunt he pulled at 311, he was still the number one contender and this would at least push the division in a forward direction while other fights take place to resolve the gridlock. Fights I think should happen ideally would be: Charles Vs Max 2 for the BMF Title Justin Vs Dustin 3 for the Trilogy (post Hooker fight) Ilia vs Volk, Lopes, Or Evloev While I really want to see Ilia Vs Islam, I think they both still have contenders they should face first in their divisions. I think Ilia should defend one more time before moving up. If oliveira beats Holloway that would be a huge fight for the BMF title, that would then setup Ilia Vs Islam. It would also give time for other fights in the lightweight division to resolve the matchmaking problem. Personally I don’t want to see Ilia Vs Volk 2 but I think he should at least defend one more time before challenging a top lightweight contender… submitted by /u/Jphil102201 [link] [comments]