I doubt izzy will want to continue at lhw. Hes too small for the division. Even if you win the long term damage from fighting people bigger than you is more severe.
He could beat Glover.
remember Glover is 40+ iirc
(though timing wise he probably doesn’t have to**)
The whole 205 thing is about star power and possibly setting up a JON JONES fight.
Stipe and Ngannou fight in 2 weeks.
Jon fights the winner in 6-9 months. (hopefully w no bs or injuries)
IF Jon wins that fight and Israel stays undefeated, Jones as HW champ vs Izzy as champ champ could be the biggest fight in UFC history.
** Let’s say Jon manages to beat Stipe/Ngannou winner, let’s call that late 2021
Israel defended against costa not long ago, he fights Saturday.
Izzy defends against Till/Whittier/Vittori, let’s say that is in August 2021
[x] 9 mo after last MW defense
Jones vs Izzy in March or so 2022
Glover vs whoever for 205 IC
around New Years - Super Bowl 2022
[x] 9mo after last LHW defense
lots of ifs, but bet your ass that is the play the UFC is aiming for because they are a Vegas based company and that is the BIG PAYOUT.