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Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future
sports1 day ago

Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway for 25 minutes at UFC 326, raising questions about the relevance of the BMF belt as analysts suggest the title may be retired or moved aside in favor of Oliveira pursuing the real lightweight belt. The event also featured the announcement of the UFC White House card, while Holloway’s next steps and a slate of potential matchups for him and other fighters were debated, with fans and pundits expressing mixed reactions to the card’s entertainment value.

via MMA Fighting|
#bmf-belt#holloway#oliveira
McGregor eyes BMF belt, hints at Oliveira or Holloway clash en route to Diaz trilogy
sports2 days ago

McGregor eyes BMF belt, hints at Oliveira or Holloway clash en route to Diaz trilogy

McGregor floated a possible next opponent after UFC 326, suggesting Charles Oliveira or Max Holloway as his next foe to chase the BMF belt, while signaling a larger plan that could involve reclaiming a title at 170 pounds and pursuing a Nate Diaz trilogy; Oliveira downplayed the matchup as a money fight but acknowledged McGregor’s drawing power, and McGregor emphasized openness to multiple paths with the UFC.

via Bloody Elbow|
#bmf-belt#charles-oliveira#conor-mcgregor
Diaz fires back at Oliveira after UFC 326, telling him to 'learn how to fight'
sports2 days ago

Diaz fires back at Oliveira after UFC 326, telling him to 'learn how to fight'

After Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF belt, he teased a 'Grand Prix' that would pit him against Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz on the same day. Diaz replied on X with, "If I were you, I’d learn how to fight," continuing his public back-and-forth with Oliveira as Diaz teases a UFC return amid boxing bouts and ongoing McGregor discussions.

via Bloody Elbow|
#bmf-belt#charles-oliveira#conor-mcgregor
"Topuria Demands 'BMF' Title for Holloway Showdown at The Sphere"
sports-mma1 year ago

"Topuria Demands 'BMF' Title for Holloway Showdown at The Sphere"

Ilia Topuria is eager to fight Max Holloway at The Sphere, but only if the "BMF" title is on the line, claiming that he had been asking for the fight before Holloway's recent win. Topuria, who recently claimed the featherweight title, is open to fighting Holloway because of the BMF belt, but is not interested otherwise. He also expressed interest in fighting in Spain and hinted at a potential rematch with Alexander Volkanovski.

via MMA Fighting|
#bmf-belt#featherweight-title#ilia-topuria
"Justin Gaethje Claims BMF Belt with Devastating Head Kick at UFC 291"
sports2 years ago

"Justin Gaethje Claims BMF Belt with Devastating Head Kick at UFC 291"

Justin Gaethje secures a second-round knockout victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291, earning the honorary "BMF" title. Gaethje calls for a shot at the lightweight title, aiming to challenge current champion Islam Makhachev. Despite a previous loss to Charles Oliveira, Gaethje is determined to prove himself as the best in the world and is willing to take on any challenge.

via Yahoo Sports|
#bmf-belt#dustin-poirier#justin-gaethje
"UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 for BMF title in Salt Lake City"
sports2 years ago

"UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 for BMF title in Salt Lake City"

The UFC is bringing back the BMF belt for a rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 on July 29. The event will also feature a bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley. UFC 292 on Aug. 19 will have two title fights, with Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos fighting below Sterling and O'Malley. Other notable fights include Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira, Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green, Kevin Holland vs. Michael Chiesa, and Paulo Costa vs. Ikram Aliskerov.

via Yahoo Sports|
#aljamain-sterling#bmf-belt#dustin-poirier