So, is this the new belt design to replace the current one? Or is it a special belt only certain fighters get? I read it's a legacy belt, I don't know what that means. I really hope this isn't the new belt design, it looks like trash.
It is a whole entire new designed belt. The first belt will be given to the winner of saturdays fight. This will continue with everyother fight that is a championship match. Crowning each winner with the new designed belt. The legacy part means it showcases some of the most dominant UFC champs from the past.
They’re making custom belts for every fighter so they can sell more replicas in stores. UFC is doing this because people don’t buy their ppvs
Looks like we'll find answers as titles are defended. Until then, the new design is just another insignificant thing for whiners to whine about.
@Maga https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Unveils-New-Legacy-Championship-Belt-148329 I think the belt looks pretty cool and I like the idea of the jewels being added to represent title defenses. Overall the belt is much more personalized and not just a generic prop, so I feel like it's a solid upgrade.
The belts have been a bit weird since Bisping lucked out and won his. That belt made him disappear for 16 months.