Get AT BMF AS 32 2022-2024

When the fight was scheduled, Dana White announced that a celebratory "baddest motherer" belt, embossed "BMF," would be awarded to the winner.

Michael Chandler, a former opponent of both Poirier and Gaethje, said when breaking down the UFC 291 main event on his YouTube channel that he thinks Poirier punches harder and should have a wrestling advantage, although he expects Gaethje to be quicker and win a five-round decision.

It's a one-of-a-kind championship belt that was created for a special fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz at UFC 244 in November 2019. The idea behind the BMF belt was to celebrate two tough and skilled fighters known for their fearless attitudes and exciting fighting styles.

That night, Diaz got the ball rolling as fans rumbled near and far about how amazing a fight between Masvidal and Diaz would be. The UFC heard the buzz, made the fight, and went one step further by making this dream fight for the BMF 'Baddest Mother F---er' title.

Masvidal held the belt, which stands for 'baddest motherf*****' from his win over Nate Diaz in 2019, but has now vacated it after his retirement in April this year. So it was rather fitting to see the American there for the pre-fight face-off, and fans responded in superb fashion.