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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 perfect fighter within the division. There’s a promise of pleasure, definitely, however even a number of “Struggle of the 12 months” performances on the resume can not 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 person is arguing Justin Gaethje as undeserving. He’s an all-timer by way of pleasure, and Gaethje has constantly been a Prime 5 Light-weight for a few years now. Head kicking Dustin Poirier formally earned him the considerably unofficial strap, however years of floor work bought him there. Gaethje will deliver his BMF belt to UFC 300 and put it on the road towards Max Holloway, a former undisputed champion searching for new challenges, undoubtedly deserving in his personal proper.
It’s an amazing combat that provides to the UFC 300 card, BMF belt or not. Gaethje just isn’t, 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 12 months, he’s now looking to unify the BMF belts after UFC modified the idea from a one-off to a defended crown.
“Once I gained the belt, Dana stated it might be one in every of one, the belt is finished, and there could be no defending it,” Masvidal instructed Lowkick MMA (by way of MMAJunkie). “So there by no means was any discuss it, not less than for me, however now I feel the temperature on that theme has modified. They’re doing issues just a little completely 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 towards BMF, if you happen to put me towards Gaethje in there, I might break his f—king eye orbital, and I might f—king chop him up. Hopefully that may occur sooner or later.”
In the intervening time, it feels actually unlikely. Gaethje nonetheless has undisputed title aspirations at Light-weight, and defeating Max Holloway might earn him that shot. Holloway, in the meantime, as soon as once more has a path to Featherweight gold now that Alexander Volkanovski is not champion, so a giant win on the largest card of the 12 months might additionally prime him for a title combat.
UFC 300 isn’t scheduled till April 13, nonetheless. If Holloway have been to endure an harm between from time to time, there are few extra high-profile alternative choices than “Gamebred.”
Crazier issues have occurred.
Insomnia
Most efficiency coaches and sports activities therapists value their salt will emphasize the significance of being process-oriented quite than outcome-oriented. Topuria’s mindset under is a good instance!
The MMA meme group is ruthless.
It’s fairly cool to see all of the Mexican expertise assembled in a single place. I count on an thrilling evening in Mexico Metropolis!
Michael Chandler has to remain energetic someway whereas persevering with to not combat 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 means 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 appears fairly younger for 30, however his “Murderer Child” nickname was particularly applicable again within the day!
This combat ranks extremely as top-of-the-line 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 development on Twitter is to rank your Prime 10 Bob Dylan songs. I need 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
A lot of the Time
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