Should 170 become 175?

[Megatronlee]

all the other weight classes end with 5. Why does 170 stop there instead of 175?

 

[cevo]

The gap is supposed to be a little bigger for the heavier men.

 

[elbowsandwiches]

as the weight classes go up, more weight becomes more redundant.

 

[Sonny Qc]

155 to 170 = 15lbs
170 to 185 = 15lbs
if anything 205 should become 200.

200lbs + become Heavyweight like boxing
Maybe bigger 205er like Rumble would fight at Heavy weight.

More heavyweight , the better.

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

Only if 165 is added.

 

[Legendary]

I think we should add 5 pounds to every weight class. It would be a small enough adjustment that everyone stays in their current class but cuts 5 pounds less. Every Fighter says its the last 5-10 pounds that kills them anyways. Limit cutting to 10-20 pounds depending on weightclass.

 

[The guest]

No I think that 15 lbs is a good number for that division. Either you're too small or too big. 170 is just about right.

I met a blonde girl with long curly locks. She told it to me herself.

 

[WinZip]

I think we should add 5 pounds to every weight class. It would be a small enough adjustment that everyone stays in their current class but cuts 5 pounds less. Every Fighter says its the last 5-10 pounds that kills them anyways. Limit cutting to 10-20 pounds depending on weightclass.

Wouldn't some fighters just drop a weight class and cut an extra 5 pounds instead of cutting 5 pounds less? Some fighters look for every advantage they can get.

 

[Literally Bricked]

Do you really want Johnny Hendricks as a potential champion again?

 

[sllimkcaj]

170 is half way between 155 and 185.

 

[runnpray]

It's fine as is. Moving the weight classes won't stop or prevent dangerous weight cuts.

 

[sutherland]

If anything move 205 to 225 and take the 265 limit off

 

[Kowboy Karl]

Yes. I'm not watching another Ufc until it is so

 

[TheUnchosenOne]

I'd rather see 165 and 175. Moving 170 to 175 creates another huge gap.

 

[WinZip]

Yes. I'm not watching another Ufc until it is so

 

[Ajidar]

Wouldn't some fighters just drop a weight class and cut an extra 5 pounds instead of cutting 5 pounds less? Some fighters look for every advantage they can get.

Agreed. There is no way to prevent weight cutting unless the weigh-ins are done the day of the fight.

 

[danxiq1]

155 to 170 = 15lbs
170 to 185 = 15lbs
if anything 205 should become 200.

200lbs + become Heavyweight like boxing
Maybe bigger 205er like Rumble would fight at Heavy weight.

More heavyweight , the better.

205 use to be 199 before they changed it.

 

[ChinaMMABlog]

Only if 165 is added.

UFC should just add 165, 175, 185, 195 (yes I know there's already 185).

More weight classes would be better for the promotion. It would give them more champions to promote, and it would also provide more options for title fights in case champions are injured. More divisions could also lead to 1) more superfights and 2) potentially decrease the drastic weight cuts.

It's a new era in the UFC, so hopefully the new ownership will be receptive to positive change.

 

[machidafan99]

176

 

[DaRealMVP]

Sure, why not.