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The BMF belt is an enigma.
Acronym apart, it doesn’t actually imply something. Profitable the BMF belt doesn’t equate to being the most effective fighter within the division. There’s a promise of pleasure, actually, however even a couple of “Combat of the 12 months” performances on the resume can’t assure a BMF title shot. Largely, that chance comes right down to when the UFC wants so as to add some aptitude to a pay-per-view (PPV) occasion.
Regardless of the unclear standards, no one is arguing Justin Gaethje as undeserving. He’s an all-timer when it comes to pleasure, and Gaethje has persistently been a High 5 Light-weight for a few years now. Head kicking Dustin Poirier formally earned him the considerably unofficial strap, however years of floor work obtained him there. Gaethje will convey his BMF belt to UFC 300 and put it on the road in opposition to Max Holloway, a former undisputed champion searching for new challenges, undoubtedly deserving in his personal proper.
It’s an important struggle that provides to the UFC 300 card, BMF belt or not. Gaethje is just not, nonetheless, the primary BMF belt holder. That honor belongs to Jorge Masvidal, who battered Nate Diaz in 2019 to drape that silver title throughout his waist. Although “Gamebred” formally retired final yr, he’s now looking to unify the BMF belts after UFC modified the idea from a one-off to a defended crown.
“After I received the belt, Dana mentioned it might be one in all one, the belt is completed, and there could be no defending it,” Masvidal instructed Lowkick MMA (through MMAJunkie). “So there by no means was any speak about it, a minimum of for me, however now I feel the temperature on that theme has modified. They’re doing issues somewhat totally different, and Justin is superb.
“The man that he beat to get that belt is a f*cking stud, he’s a killer, Dustin Poirier. However if you happen to put BMF in opposition to BMF, if you happen to put me in opposition to Gaethje in there, I might break his f—king eye orbital, and I might f—king chop him up. Hopefully that may occur in some unspecified time in the future.”
For the time being, it feels actually unlikely. Gaethje nonetheless has undisputed title aspirations at Light-weight, and defeating Max Holloway may earn him that shot. Holloway, in the meantime, as soon as once more has a path to Featherweight gold now that Alexander Volkanovski is now not champion, so a giant win on the largest card of the yr may additionally prime him for a title struggle.
UFC 300 isn’t scheduled till April 13, nonetheless. If Holloway had been to undergo an damage between at times, there are few extra high-profile substitute choices than “Gamebred.”
Crazier issues have occurred.
Insomnia
Most efficiency coaches and sports activities therapists price their salt will emphasize the significance of being process-oriented slightly than outcome-oriented. Topuria’s mindset under is a good instance!
The MMA meme neighborhood is ruthless.
It’s fairly cool to see all of the Mexican expertise assembled in a single place. I count on an thrilling night time in Mexico Metropolis!
Michael Chandler has to remain energetic in some way whereas persevering with to not struggle Conor McGregor.
Core conditioning!
Merab Dvalishvili cracked his head diving into ice and continues to be leaping head-first right into a four-foot deep Las Vegas pool, sharking his method between grinding {couples}.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s unbelievable what number of left hooks/left uppercuts Berchelt absorbed earlier than hitting the canvas.
Brandon Moreno nonetheless seems to be fairly younger for 30, however his “Murderer Child” nickname was particularly acceptable again within the day!
This struggle ranks extremely as probably the greatest boxing matches in MMA historical past. Nice momentum shifts and differing methods!
Random Land
This surf clip took an sudden flip.
Midnight Music: A present pattern on Twitter is to rank your High 10 Bob Dylan songs. I wish to take part however hate tweeting, so this looks like my best choice.
Visions of Johanna
Up To Me
Like A Rolling Stone
Fool Wind
To Ramona
Positively 4th Road
Ballad of a Skinny Man (Reside At The ABC Theater, Could 1966)
Deserted Love
It’s All Over Now, Child Blue
Many of the Time
Sleep properly Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the best way.
