I still remember that day, I saw Nate Diaz claiming himself to be the “baddest motherf in the game” after his fight at UFC 244. That was a freaking bold statement. So I got curious, what’s this BMF thing? I started digging around, and man, it was a whole rabbit hole.
So, this BMF title, it’s not your regular championship belt. It’s more like, a recognition for the fighters who just go all out, you know? The ones who embody the spirit of the sport. I watched some clips, and this dude, Dana White, he’s the UFC boss, he came up with this idea after Diaz’s callout. They made it a real thing, a literal belt.
The First BMF Champion
I did some more research and found out that the first guy to hold the BMF title was Jorge Masvidal. Diaz called him out, and they had this huge fight. The whole thing was just so hyped up, and it got everyone talking about the BMF title. And I also watched the fight between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, man, that was insane. Gaethje landed this crazy head kick out of nowhere, and boom, Poirier was down. Then Masvidal himself put the belt on Gaethje. It was like, passing the torch.
What I Found Out
I went deeper and read some stuff from fans and even some fighters. Some people, like Diaz himself, weren’t too happy about Gaethje and Poirier fighting for the belt again. He said something like, they’re not the right fit, calling them “nerds”. I guess the BMF title is a really big deal to some of these guys, it’s not just a gimmick.
- Three BMF Champions: So far, only three fighters have held the BMF belt: Masvidal, Gaethje, and the latest one, Max Holloway. That fight at UFC 300, where Holloway won, was wild.
- Diaz’s Legacy: Even though Diaz never officially won the BMF title, a lot of people consider him the “uncrowned BMF”. I watched some of his fights, and I get it. The dude is tough, has crazy endurance, and he’s always ready to throw down.
- Dana White’s Thoughts: I even found this interview where Dana White talked about the BMF title. He said it’s “fun” and that he likes the idea. It’s cool to see the boss himself supporting this whole thing.
This whole BMF thing, it’s more than just a title. It’s about the attitude, the spirit of fighting. These guys, they put everything on the line, and that’s what makes it so exciting. I’m definitely going to keep an eye on who’s going to fight for the BMF title next. It’s like a whole new level of hype in the UFC.
