What is the BMF belt? What does it stand for, and will it be on the line at UFC 291?

BMF title remains one of the most attractive UFC titles in history. Find out what it stands for and the details surrounding its origin.

What is the BMF belt? What does it stand for, and will it be on the line at UFC 291?

BMF Belt (Image Courtesy - Twitter)

UFC 291 will return to Salt Lake City to entertain the fans in Utah. Last year, Kamaru Usman defended his title against Leon Edwards in Salt Lake City. Edwards overcame the might of Usman to land an iconic head kick to win the welterweight title. Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will main event the PPV in Salt Lake City this year. The BMF belt will be their target at UFC 291.

Poirier and Gaethje fought each other in 2018. The bout went four rounds, and Poirier overcame his injured leg to defeat Gaethje. The bout also received the Fight of the Night honors. Fans have always wanted to see a rematch between the former interim champions. Dana White and the UFC decided to have Poirier and Gaethje as the main event of UFC 291.

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The duo will compete for the vacant BMF belt previously held by Jorge Masvidal. The last BMF title fight happened at UFC 244 in November 2019. It will be almost four years since the previous BMF title fight when Poirier and Gaethje compete for it at UFC 291. The PPV card also features an exciting fight between Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira. There is a portion of the fans who wonders about the BMF belt and its history. Find out more details about the BMF belt.

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Origin of the BMF title

BMF stands for Baddest Motherf**ker. Nate Diaz popularized the term in 2019. The term is eerily similar to the Baddest Man on the Planet, a nickname given to the world’s heavyweight champion. Diaz considered himself and his elder brother Nick as BMFs.

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal competed for the first BMF title match
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal competed for the first BMF title match

After defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241, Diaz called out Jorge Masvidal for the BMF title match. Dana White and the UFC got excited by the callout and booked the fight for UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden. Masvidal defeated Diaz after the doctor stopped the bout due to a cut on Diaz. Thus, Masvidal was crowned as the inagural BMF champion.

Will the BMF Belt be on the line at UFC 291?

Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will compete for the second BMF title match at UFC 291. Poirier will hope to make his teammate Masvidal proud by winning the title. Poirier has indicated that his win will ensure that the BMF title stays in their American Top Team Gym.

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will compete for the BMF title at UFC 291
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje will compete for the BMF title at UFC 291 (Image Courtesy – Instagram)

On the other hand, Gaethje will look to avenge his loss against Poirer and claim the BMF belt for himself at the same time. The PPV in Salt Lake City will feature the return of fan-favorite fighters like Tony Ferguson, Stephen Thompson, and Kevin Holland. UFC 291 could become the best fight card of 2023 if they deliver an action-packed card.

FAQs

What does BMF stand for?

It stands for Baddest Motherf**ker.

Who is the first BMF champion?

Jorge Masvidal is the inaugural BMF title holder.

Will the BMF belt feature at UFC 291?

Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will compete for the BMF title at UFC 291.

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