Proposal to make the BMF belt objective and coherent

[barillas]

The BMF belt was meant to reward the most exciting fighters in the UFC, the ones who step in to finish fights, not play for points.
But the idea lost direction. It became a marketing trophy without clear criteria or continuity.


Here’s a simple fix: one measurable rule that defines what “BMF” actually means.

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Core criterion: Finishing rate
Finishing rate = (wins by KO or submission ÷ total wins) × 100
Eligibility threshold: finishing rate of 70% or higher in UFC fights


This captures what really matters, how often a fighter ends the fight instead of leaving it to the judges.

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Eligibility rules
• Only UFC fights count, to keep the comparison fair.
• Fighters need at least five UFC wins to qualify.
• The 70% threshold can vary slightly (65–75%) depending on divisional averages.

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Activation
• When two eligible fighters meet, the UFC can announce that the fight will be for the BMF belt.
• There’s no fixed schedule; the title appears only when the matchup deserves it. Keep it scarce.

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Champion rules
• The winner becomes the new BMF.
• The title isn’t linear, each BMF edition stands on its own (BMF I, II, III, etc.).
• No mandatory defenses. The champion holds the title symbolically until the next eligible fight.

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Why it works
• One clear metric, easy to verify.
• Focused on finishing, not point-fighting.
• Keeps the belt rare and meaningful.
• Rewards the style fans actually want to watch.


In short:
The BMF belt should remain symbolic, but earned.

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Yes, this text was formatted using AI, but the idea is mine.

 

[jeskola]

The BMF belt was meant to reward the most exciting fighters in the UFC, the ones who step in to finish fights, not play for points.
But the idea lost direction. It became a marketing trophy without clear criteria or continuity.


Here’s a simple fix: one measurable rule that defines what “BMF” actually means.

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Core criterion: Finishing rate
Finishing rate = (wins by KO or submission ÷ total wins) × 100
Eligibility threshold: finishing rate of 70% or higher in UFC fights


This captures what really matters, how often a fighter ends the fight instead of leaving it to the judges.

---

Eligibility rules
• Only UFC fights count, to keep the comparison fair.
• Fighters need at least five UFC wins to qualify.
• The 70% threshold can vary slightly (65–75%) depending on divisional averages.

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Activation
• When two eligible fighters meet, the UFC can announce that the fight will be for the BMF belt.
• There’s no fixed schedule; the title appears only when the matchup deserves it. Keep it scarce.

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Champion rules
• The winner becomes the new BMF.
• The title isn’t linear, each BMF edition stands on its own (BMF I, II, III, etc.).
• No mandatory defenses. The champion holds the title symbolically until the next eligible fight.

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Why it works
• One clear metric, easy to verify.
• Focused on finishing, not point-fighting.
• Keeps the belt rare and meaningful.
• Rewards the style fans actually want to watch.


In short:
The BMF belt should remain symbolic, but earned.

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Yes, this text was formatted using AI, but the idea is mine.

so Conor McGregor vs Joe Lauzon for the BMF title

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

The BMF belt was meant to reward the most exciting fighters in the UFC, the ones who step in to finish fights, not play for points.
But the idea lost direction. It became a marketing trophy without clear criteria or continuity.


Here’s a simple fix: one measurable rule that defines what “BMF” actually means.

---

Core criterion: Finishing rate
Finishing rate = (wins by KO or submission ÷ total wins) × 100
Eligibility threshold: finishing rate of 70% or higher in UFC fights


This captures what really matters, how often a fighter ends the fight instead of leaving it to the judges.

---

Eligibility rules
• Only UFC fights count, to keep the comparison fair.
• Fighters need at least five UFC wins to qualify.
• The 70% threshold can vary slightly (65–75%) depending on divisional averages.

---

Activation
• When two eligible fighters meet, the UFC can announce that the fight will be for the BMF belt.
• There’s no fixed schedule; the title appears only when the matchup deserves it. Keep it scarce.

---

Champion rules
• The winner becomes the new BMF.
• The title isn’t linear, each BMF edition stands on its own (BMF I, II, III, etc.).
• No mandatory defenses. The champion holds the title symbolically until the next eligible fight.

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Why it works
• One clear metric, easy to verify.
• Focused on finishing, not point-fighting.
• Keeps the belt rare and meaningful.
• Rewards the style fans actually want to watch.


In short:
The BMF belt should remain symbolic, but earned.

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Yes, this text was formatted using AI, but the idea is mine.

Still think the BMF belt is dumb and gimmicky, just give exciting fighters more performance bonus

 

[barillas]

Still think the BMF belt is dumb and gimmicky, just give exciting fighters more performance bonus

Yeah, that's why I'm trying to make it better.
PS: It's now serving as a good excuse to make Jones vs Alex or just to give it more spice.

 

[barillas]

so Conor McGregor vs Joe Lauzon for the BMF title

Just insert a rule for active fighters. It's obvious,

 

[this is my new account]

No. Just no. Its is only for legends who are know by the fan base as BMF. very small group but legends only

 

[Local Plata]

Lmao, imagine trying to make a pro wrestling belt objective. Their real belts aren't even objective anymore.

 

[Söze Aldo]

Unless the Rock is personally placing it on you, it's nothing more than a decorative paper weight.

 

[dipstickjimmy]

Jorge Masvidal has 35 wins with 18 finishes. That's career. 10 finishes pre UFC so 8 finishes in 22 career fights in the UFC. 13 UFC wins so 61.5%.

Nate Diaz has 21 career wins with 17 finishes. so 81% (rounded up).
But 5 wins pre UFC all finishes. That makes it 16 UFC wins with 12 finishes. So that is 75%

Does that mean Jorge ins't a BMF but Nate is?

Max has 27 wins with 14 finishes for 52%.
take away his 4 pre UFC fights he has 23 wins with 13 finishes. 54%
So Max isn't a BMF?

Your metric doesn't work.

 

[barillas]

Jorge Masvidal has 35 wins with 18 finishes. That's career. 10 finishes pre UFC so 8 finishes in 22 career fights in the UFC. 13 UFC wins so 61.5%.

Nate Diaz has 21 career wins with 17 finishes. so 81% (rounded up).
But 5 wins pre UFC all finishes. That makes it 16 UFC wins with 12 finishes. So that is 75%

Does that mean Jorge ins't a BMF but Nate is?

Max has 27 wins with 14 finishes for 52%.
take away his 4 pre UFC fights he has 23 wins with 13 finishes. 54%
So Max isn't a BMF?

Your metric doesn't work.

Propose one better. I just think it could make the belt more valuable if it had some criteria for obtaining it. Otherwise it just look like a gift from the UFC.

 

[barillas]

Unless the Rock is personally placing it on you, it's nothing more than a decorative paper weight.

That's the point, if the UFC establish better criteria for it, the belt becomes more valuable. Criteria make the belt more valuable because they turn an arbitrary prop into an earned achievement.

 

[barillas]

Lmao, imagine trying to make a pro wrestling belt objective. Their real belts aren't even objective anymore.

Pro wrestling is scripted. UFC isn’t. That’s exactly why criteria matter here. You should think more before you post low-effort replies.

 

[Ozze]

I think the metric of being fighters who have name recognition and are often in violent/entertaining scraps is good enough.

It's a fake belt, no need to make it serious.

 

[fendertach]

Ilia Topuria is the real BMF champ. Max has the paper BMF belt.

 

[aerius]

It's an interesting idea, though I'd suggest a few changes.

I don't think finishing rate is the right metric, it's entirely possible for fighters to get boring KOs like Mir vs. CroCop and shitty subs happen all the time too. A better measure is post fight bonuses, those are generally handed out to fighters who go hard and have exciting fights even if they don't get a finish. I'd say somewhere around 1 bonus per 2 fights is fair, and you get extra ratings if one of your fights makes fight of the year like Shogun vs. Hendo.

Next, rules. The belt can only change hands by finish, and it's Pride rules with elbows. Also, unlimited 10 minute rounds until someone is finished, and the only way out is tapping out or going unconscious. There's no throwing the towel or doctor stoppages, if you wanna fight with a broken leg you can keep doing that until you tap out or pass out.

Finally, all fights shall be reffed by Mario Yamasaki or Vyacheslav Kiselev.

 

[wildchild88]

Honestly pretty sound principles you’ve laid down here.

 

[HeffDoesWant]

The BMF belt was meant to reward the most exciting fighters in the UFC, the ones who step in to finish fights, not play for points.
But the idea lost direction. It became a marketing trophy without clear criteria or continuity.


Here’s a simple fix: one measurable rule that defines what “BMF” actually means.

---

Core criterion: Finishing rate
Finishing rate = (wins by KO or submission ÷ total wins) × 100
Eligibility threshold: finishing rate of 70% or higher in UFC fights


This captures what really matters, how often a fighter ends the fight instead of leaving it to the judges.

---

Eligibility rules
• Only UFC fights count, to keep the comparison fair.
• Fighters need at least five UFC wins to qualify.
• The 70% threshold can vary slightly (65–75%) depending on divisional averages.

---

Activation
• When two eligible fighters meet, the UFC can announce that the fight will be for the BMF belt.
• There’s no fixed schedule; the title appears only when the matchup deserves it. Keep it scarce.

---

Champion rules
• The winner becomes the new BMF.
• The title isn’t linear, each BMF edition stands on its own (BMF I, II, III, etc.).
• No mandatory defenses. The champion holds the title symbolically until the next eligible fight.

---

Why it works
• One clear metric, easy to verify.
• Focused on finishing, not point-fighting.
• Keeps the belt rare and meaningful.
• Rewards the style fans actually want to watch.


In short:
The BMF belt should remain symbolic, but earned.

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Yes, this text was formatted using AI, but the idea is mine.

You forgot to mention they need to be American.

That's BMF 101.

 

[DiazSlap]

The BMF belt was meant to reward the most exciting fighters in the UFC, the ones who step in to finish fights, not play for points.
But the idea lost direction. It became a marketing trophy without clear criteria or continuity.


Here’s a simple fix: one measurable rule that defines what “BMF” actually means.

---

Core criterion: Finishing rate
Finishing rate = (wins by KO or submission ÷ total wins) × 100
Eligibility threshold: finishing rate of 70% or higher in UFC fights


This captures what really matters, how often a fighter ends the fight instead of leaving it to the judges.

---

Eligibility rules
• Only UFC fights count, to keep the comparison fair.
• Fighters need at least five UFC wins to qualify.
• The 70% threshold can vary slightly (65–75%) depending on divisional averages.

---

Activation
• When two eligible fighters meet, the UFC can announce that the fight will be for the BMF belt.
• There’s no fixed schedule; the title appears only when the matchup deserves it. Keep it scarce.

---

Champion rules
• The winner becomes the new BMF.
• The title isn’t linear, each BMF edition stands on its own (BMF I, II, III, etc.).
• No mandatory defenses. The champion holds the title symbolically until the next eligible fight.

---

Why it works
• One clear metric, easy to verify.
• Focused on finishing, not point-fighting.
• Keeps the belt rare and meaningful.
• Rewards the style fans actually want to watch.


In short:
The BMF belt should remain symbolic, but earned.

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Yes, this text was formatted using AI, but the idea is mine.

Counter-Proposal to rename it “GMF”…


In other words, it’s…

 

[nostradumbass]

Well that's not what the belt was for. It was theoretically supposed to be a fight between veterans who fight everybody, step up on short notice, and strike/brawl most of the time. The actual purpose was to squeeze a main event out of a non title fight that also wasn't Conor.

 

[Tito Tapped]

That was a lot of effort just to then say "they just do it whenever they want".

Its always been symbolic. You didn't make it more prestigious by adding prerequisites.