The BMF title is back.
Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, two of the most exciting action fighters in MMA, will fight for the symbolic belt Saturday in the main event of UFC 291 in Salt Lake City. The first BMF title was won by Jorge Masvidal in 2019 after a victory over Nate Diaz at Madison Square Garden. The belt name, abbreviated for "baddest motherf---er," represents fighters who leave it all in the Octagon.
Poirier vs. Gaethje has added stakes, too. The winner will be in pole position for a lightweight title shot following Islam Makhachev's defense against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 in October.