“If the under 165lbs division does get introduced, Conor McGregor should fight for the title,” the American said in a video posted on his Youtube channel. “If you’re playing for a new title, it has to mean something. You can’t let two average fighters do it.”
“I just don’t think you should do it at the moment. You can’t set it up now because everyone will think you did it specifically for Conor McGregor.”
According to rumors circulating online, UFC management is willing to take this step because the organization still doesn’t have a main event for the UFC 300 anniversary event, which takes place April 13 in Las Vegas. The Irishman’s opponent is Nate Diaz, who recently hinted at his return to the UFC.