Having MM get the same amount of points at 174 as he did at 165 is definitely an assumption, not a guarantee. He didn't major Hepner at 165 and there's a high likelihood he'll encounter stronger wrestlers than that at 174. IMO a 165 MM scores more bonus than a 174 MM. I thought the word was...
The whole idea of maximum point production in a vacuum is a useless exercise. It's not productive, in fact it's destructive. The fact you think your method is superior to Cael's is absurd. You didn't say it but you sure implied it.
I stand by I'd be shocked if MM doesn't go 165. Absolutely no reason for him to move up unless the cut is difficult for him. 74KG(162.8lbs) is his international weight is it not?