Hold on to your seats, fight fans, because the BMF belt drama just got a whole lot spicier! Max Holloway’s recent comments about the BMF title being a ‘laughing stock’ before he won it have ignited a fiery response from none other than the inaugural BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal. But here’s where it gets controversial: Holloway’s remarks seemed to take aim at past titleholders Justin Gaethje and Masvidal himself, leaving many to wonder—is this a fair critique or a low blow? And this is the part most people miss: Masvidal didn’t just brush it off; he fired back with a mix of respect and unapologetic confidence.
In a candid interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Masvidal addressed Holloway’s comments head-on. ‘I love Max as a fighter, and that’s his opinion,’ Masvidal said, acknowledging Holloway’s stance while subtly reminding everyone of his own legacy. ‘But whether it was me or Nate [Diaz] fighting Max, it wasn’t going to be his best night,’ he added, hinting at a potential matchup that could’ve changed the narrative entirely. Masvidal didn’t stop there—he praised Holloway’s skills but boldly declared, ‘I think he’s a great standup fighter, I just think I’m better.’ Talk about throwing down the gauntlet!
When asked if he took offense to Holloway’s ‘laughing stock’ label, Masvidal’s response was both measured and revealing. ‘Yeah, I guess, because I competed for it first,’ he admitted, highlighting his pioneering role in the BMF title’s history. Yet, he quickly added, ‘I don’t take offense to it. He’s had both belts, so he can say, ‘I don’t need that other belt.’’ But here’s the kicker: Masvidal pointed out the irony of Holloway now parading the BMF belt around town after initially downplaying it. ‘It’s funny,’ he quipped, leaving us all to ponder the shifting sands of fighter pride.
But let’s not forget the elephant in the room: Does Holloway’s newfound love for the BMF belt undermine his earlier criticism? Or is this just the nature of the fight game, where opinions evolve as quickly as the matchups? As Holloway prepares to defend his title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, and Masvidal teases a potential White House showdown with Conor McGregor, one thing’s for sure—the BMF belt is anything but a laughing stock now.
So, what do you think? Is Holloway’s critique fair, or did Masvidal shut it down with class? And who would you rather see in the octagon next—Holloway vs. Oliveira or Masvidal vs. McGregor? Let’s hear your take in the comments!
