JORGE MASVIDAL is the current holder of the UFC's newest belt - the BMF.
Does Jorge Masvidal have a belt?
JORGE MASVIDAL is the current holder of the UFC's newest belt - the BMF. The Gamebred Fighter won it by defeating Nate Diaz at UFC 244, but just what does it stand for?
What belt does Masvidal hold?
Two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal holds the only UFC belt that doesn't represent a divisional championship. Back in 2019, Masvidal and Nate Diaz went head-to-head at UFC 244 for the BMF belt. After three rounds Masvidal came out victorious via knockout and claimed the first-ever title.
What is Jorge Masvidal BMF title?
Even after three straight losses, Jorge Masvidal remains to be one of the top names in the sport today. He also continues to hold the title as the UFC's first and only “BMF” champion in history.
Is UFC 272 for the BMF belt?
Believing himself to be the rightful owner of the BMF title, UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has offered to vacate the belt just for this weekend's UFC 272 main event. On Saturday, an animosity-fueled grudge match will reach the Octagon on the pay-per-view stage.
21 related questions foundIs Jorge Masvidal married?
Personal life. Masvidal has three children (two daughters and a son) with Iman Kawa, a Jordanian American entrepreneur and procurement specialist who is the sister of MMA agent Malki Kawa.
Is BMF a real belt?
The BMF title was a specially crafted belt designed for and awarded to the winner of the fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.
Did Jorge Masvidal lose BMF belt?
On the other hand, Masvidal has nothing to lose despite having the BMF title on his shoulder. 'Gamebred' won the BMF title against Nate Diaz at UFC 244 via TKO (doctor stoppage), proving that he was the 'Baddest Motherfu***r' in the promotion.
Is the BMF belt in UFC 4?
There will be two new fighters that will grace the cover of "EA Sports UFC 4." UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will cover the game alongside "BMF" champion Jorge Masvidal.
Is Usman The BMF champ?
Kamaru Usman's second-round stoppage win over Jorge Masvidal certainly made him worthy of being crowned the new BMF titleholder. With four consecutive title defenses, "The Nigerian Nightmare" (19-1-0) has solidified himself as one of the greatest UFC welterweights ever.
How much is the BMF belt worth?
As White said himself, the BMF belt is priced at $50 000.
Does Usman have BMF belt?
The title has never officially changed hands as it's more of a novelty item than a legitimate championship belt. Nonetheless, it appears that the UFC has given Kamaru Usman his own BMF belt after beating Masvidal.
Is the BMF belt up for grabs?
UFC president, Dana White has confirmed that the symbolic BMF championship may be up for grabs this weekend at UFC 272 – between former interim UFC welterweight champion, Colby Covington, and current BMF belt holder, Jorge Masvidal.
Who won UFC BMF belt?
This is how Jorge Masvidal was crowned The BMF champ against Nate Diaz!
Who did Usman get the belt from?
1 contender fight with Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. It's the U.F.C.'s first event in New York since the Covid-19 pandemic began and is filled with fights that will impact multiple divisions. Usman and Covington fought in December 2019, in Usman's first title defense after stripping the belt from Tyron Woodley.
Who has BMF title?
On November 2, 2019, Jorge Masvidal captured the BMF title with a TKO win over Nate Diaz. The “title” was a symbolic one, spoken into existence by Diaz, it was to be a one-off and not intended to be defended.
What did Colby say to Masvidal?
Colby Covington has repeatedly slammed Jorge Masvidal in the media, calling him a bad husband who owes alimony and child support payments and a bad father who lies to his children. At the UFC 272 press conference, Covington even called 'Gamebred' a "deadbeat dad."
Who is Masvidals wife?
Thus, in the process of provoking Masvidal, Covington posted a picture with whom he claims to be Masvidal's wife, Maritza Masvidal.
Is Kamaru Usman The new BMF?
Kamaru Usman defended his welterweight title at UFC 251, but let's be clear, he did not earn Jorge Masvidal's BMF belt because of the way in which he got his hand raised.