"The BMF acknowledged the attitude, stardom and fun of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal in 2019. It created a platform for Max Holloway's finger point, and gave additional meaning to Dustin Poirier's final walk. It turned into one of the best highlights of "The Highlight" Justin Gaethje's career."
"The more the UFC runs the belt out there, the less relevant its history will feel -- which would be a real shame, given everything I just said. The BMF concept has played out exceptionally well since 2019. The UFC and its fans could not have asked for more."
The UFC BMF championship carries expectations for wild, entertaining fights, but Charles Oliveira's controlled grappling performance against Max Holloway disappointed fans at UFC 326. The BMF belt, introduced in 2019, has delivered memorable moments and honored fighters like Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, and Justin Gaethje. However, the concept's magic appears exhausted. Continued use risks diminishing the belt's prestigious history and cultural significance. The UFC should retire the BMF title while its legacy remains strong, rather than oversaturate the market with additional defenses that fail to meet the high entertainment standards the belt represents.
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