This is fair.
The BMF belt is supposed to be an "anyone, anytime" sort of thing. Max said that himself. Then as soon as Topuria told him to put it on the line when they fight Max was quickly making excuses.
So, yeh, for that un BMF-like behavior Max is stripped of the BMF and it goes to Topuria.
And new.
Eh, I think it's fine as long as it's used sparingly and appropriately - Nate vs Masvidal, Justin vs Dustin, and Justin vs Max are all great fights between two non-champs that still fit a ceremonial belt because the fighters have a history of entertaining fightsThe BMF is the physical mantifestation of this sports decline into WWE degeneracy.
The only way Ilia should be fighting for the BMF title is if it gets vacated shortly after he wins it. You can't unify the FW & BMF titles and have FW contenders potentially win it. You think the UFC should allow the possibility of Aljamain Sterling or Movsar Evloev to fight for the BMF title?
Btw it's not like it's Max's choice to put the BMF title on the line, point the blame at the UFC not him if you like. Oh and Ilia was basically begging to fight for the BMF title, if you want to talk about "un BMF-like behavior" that definitely qualifies.
That is just the kind of guy he is.So fucking dumb. Dude you're the actual world champ. Why on earth are you hung up on a bullshit trinket?
As you should, Topuria is a monster who beat the guy that beat the shit out of Max.Bad feeling for max for this one
As you should, Topuria is a monster who beat the guy that beat the shit out of Max.
Nothing wrong asking for it, in the end they are all promotional tools, one is more respected than the other but the other is still cut from the same cloth anyway, but...he hasnt fought for it, he bought a replica belt to have along his FW championship belt, there is a reason Topuria doesnt seem to be gaining any fans.Imagine being the actial title holder and wanting the FAKE belt?
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Belt was originated at 155lbs, 155lbs for the BMF belt, if they feel like rematching, 145lbs for the FW belt.Ilia wasn't begging. He challenged him, and being the BMF is about taking on all challengers. Max said that himself, then changed his mind the moment Ilia went and challenged him.
And yeh, it would be weird. The belt would just be tied to the main belt forever lol.