So They're Actually Trying to Pass Off the Fake UFC Belt as PPV Main Event-Worthy Now?

[JKS]

IF the BMF belt is gonna be a real thing and have a true meaning then whats with the weightclass?, BMF has to be open weight, how can he be defined to a weightclass only?. If you really think about it BMF is not a sanctioned belt, its doesn't have a weight limit or any rules, so why is it not open weight?

BMF belt should be Topuria vs Derrick Lewis, or Holloway vs Alex Pereira, (just some examples). If BMF is not open weight then it makes no sense at all, the whole meaning of the belt who is is the baddest, so everyone in UFC roster should be involved to win it from flyweight all the way too heavyweight.

Seems like a silly marketing gimmick and to try make the cards seem like they have title fights lol.

You know those fights can't be sanctioned, come on.

 

[KO Shotz]

Both are company belts, both are as real as the company says they are...

The BMF belt holds no weight in any division. It simply is an excuse for a non title fight to be a headliner.

 

[Oscar Madison]

The Belt is a Marketing distraction -- all of them.

I watch fights -- especially after I saw my first Denny's scrap between two grown men (not high school) --

Fascinating!

I was eating a late night / early morning breakfast with friends and out the window in the Denny's parking lot, two guys decided to throw down. Not like a crime scene -- but more of a fight between two friends/acquaintances who finally decided they had enough.

It was ugly Philly Shell type don't-hit-me-in-the face style 80's event -- and they broke it off before they drug each other to the ground.

But I was glued to that Window Seat -- thoroughly entertained!

So, I don't need a Belt to be entertained.

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What the fighters do with their Belts, trophies, trinkets, money, etc -- does not concern me.

But let's be honest -- a nuthugger shall not ever fight for the BMF Strap!!

 

[KO Shotz]

The only question that actually matters:

Does the BMF "title" trigger championship based bonuses and incentive clauses in their UFC contract?

 

[Megatronlee]

No it's not.

Yeah it is. I’m right, get over it

 

[Megatronlee]

The Belt is a Marketing distraction -- all of them.

I watch fights -- especially after I saw my first Denny's scrap between two grown men (not high school) --

Fascinating!

I was eating a late night / early morning breakfast with friends and out the window in the Denny's parking lot, two guys decided to throw down. Not like a crime scene -- but more of a fight between two friends/acquaintances who finally decided they had enough.

It was ugly Philly Shell type don't-hit-me-in-the face style 80's event -- and they broke it off before they drug each other to the ground.

But I was glued to that Window Seat -- thoroughly entertained!

So, I don't need a Belt to be entertained.

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What the fighters do with their Belts, trophies, trinkets, money, etc -- does not concern me.

But let's be honest -- a nuthugger shall not ever fight for the BMF Strap!!

This guy gets it. Real fan

 

[Substance Abuse]

Rather than respect two legends of the sport with the attention their fight catalog and accomplishments have earned them, the so called 'hardcore' MMA fans on the Dawg are caught up on BMF belts and world titles not being involved in a system that is no longer a merit based and has shit rankings.

Maybe I need to hang out with casuals more. At least they watch the fights nowadays.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Who gives a fuck. Watch the fight. Or don't.

These people are whining about something they wouldn't pay for regardless of quality. The BMF locks both fighters involved into higher pay. I'm all for it.

 

[Here's Johnny!]

Dustin porier and Max Holloway have headlined many PPVs... they are bonified mma stars

 

[Here's Johnny!]

As dumb as the idea of that belt is, it's even dumber having Holloway fight for it again after he got KO'd and emasculated in his last fight.

Losing a fight to another great fighter is being emasculated to you? You will never be as masculine as Max Holloway

 

[AmonTobin]

As fighters go, Max & Dustin are arguably some of the baddest motherfuckers. Just look at their resumes or even their last 3 fights. They’ve both given us hours of tape, fighting the best and the toughest guys in their division. They can replace the belt with a tiny trophy for best classic action fighter, makes no difference to me.

As for the card itself, I’ve seen the most tepid looking and maligned fight lineup turn into one of the most talked about sleeper events of the year.

There’s plenty of killers on this cards btw! Plenty of FOTN possibilities. Hell, maybe Vettori even flatlines Allen! Kick back, relax, enjoy the show! I’m not a shill just a fight fan. Plenty of dopamine hits here. LFG

 

[TheBulge]

Losing a fight to another great fighter is being emasculated to you? You will never be as masculine as Max Holloway

The refusal to stand toe to toe when offered by Ilia(showing he's only willing to do that against outmatched or eyepoked opponents) getting knocked out and then complaining ever since is emasculated yes.

 

[r-harper-1]

Dustin weigh 156 , is he eligible to win the shitty belt

 

[SuperAlly]

UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier for the BMF "title", really?

Holloway vs Gaethje is virtually the same level of fight and wasn't even co-main at UFC 300, albeit that was a super stacked mega card.

Still...

It's not a real title fight.

I also can't see a real title fight that fell off the card, either.

I haven't paid attention, what's Sherdog's thoughts on this? Furious? Happy? Buying? Not buying?

Happy you aren't sharting your politics out on to the forum

 

[Here's Johnny!]

The refusal to stand toe to toe when offered by Ilia(showing he's only willing to do that against outmatched or eyepoked opponents) getting knocked out and then complaining ever since is emasculated yes.

You are a joke.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

You know those fights can't be sanctioned, come on.

True, you are right, maybe its just my old Pride days fantasy and memories

 

[Hdfi]

Yep and the UFC still hasn't said when the next HW title fight will happen. This is taking forever

 

[Siver!]

Happy you aren't sharting your politics out on to the forum

Never discuss politics in the heavies, bud.

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

Yep

 

[El Fernas]

The BMF belt holds no weight in any division. It simply is an excuse for a non title fight to be a headliner.

Mcgregor vs Poirier had no belt on the line.