Conor McGregor Stripped Of Featherweight Title

By Muk

During last night's UFC Fight Night 101, Conor McGregor announced that he had vacated the Featherweight belt, and would remain the lightweight champion. We know Conor did not willingly vacate the title, and he was definitely stripped of the belt, which now moves Jose Aldo into the position of Undisputed Featherweight Champion, and NOW the matchup between Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis at UFC 206 will be for the interim Featherweight title. 
I didn't expect Conor to give up one of the belts without a public fight, as I am sure he made it known behind the scenes he wasn't thrilled, but I guess the time has come, because I do believe he should give up one of the belts to allow the other division to move on. The Featherweight division is potentially at its peak of talent, with the young talent combined with the veterans in Aldo, Edgar, and Pettis. This decision puts Conor in a place where he can eventually return to the 145 pound division and, once again, reign supreme. But the choice to stay at 155 pounds for the time being is a smarter one for himself physically, as the weight cutting and all that is much less of a big deal, but I don't see him being able to dominate and hold the title for all too long in the Lightweight division. We know Conor won't be back until May at least, once his baby is born, and then it will be a matter of who he fights, either Ferguson or Khabib, both who would prove to be tough matchups for Conor. 
As far as the new UFC 206 Main Event of Pettis & Holloway, this fight is going to be incredible, two guys who love to throw strikes and love to look for big finishes, and now with the addition of an interim belt to the mix? Can't wait.