The three most compelling fighters are all strangely sidelined and Justin Gaethje’s barnburner was just the performance to steer his future towards a belt. Interim or otherwise.
If Cerrone vs Iaquinta is a stinker (unlikely, but possible) then the contender-rich lightweight division will all of a sudden have an Interim Champ of either Dustin Poirier or Max Holloway, and only one man ready to fight for a belt: The Highlight.
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Take care of yourself and I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Chris.