He had previously shot down suggestions of bringing the belt back, saying it was a one-time affair, but is now open to giving it a second go. When asked a follow-up question about the fight headlining an event with the “BMF” title on the line, White affirmed. He wants to put it up versus Nate again.”

You know what I mean? They were the guys that fought for it. “They were the first two to fight for it. “(Masvidal) wants to defend it against Diaz,” White said. Theres nothing wrong with defending yourself, Masvidal said. Tuesday night, UFC president Dana White confirmed the company’s plans in a post-fight news conference following the conclusion of Dana White’s Contender Series 31 at the UFC Apex.Īccording to White, the “BMF” belt’s owner, Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 14-8 UFC), is interested in putting the title up for grabs should the rematch against Diaz (20-12 MMA, 18-11 UFC) come to fruition. Tuesday, news broke the UFC is targeting a rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz for December or January. Jorge Masvidal might have won the bout, but fans and fighters. While Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz are rightfully getting the shine they deserve heading into UFC 244 from the Worlds Most Famous Arena, every fighter on this card has the potential to breakout. LAS VEGAS – The “BMF” belt has re-entered the conversation among the UFC brass. Jorge Masvidal recently revealed that he would welcome a second fight with Nate Diaz after beating Colby Covington. The battle for the BMF belt and UFC 244 ended with the surprising result of a doctors stoppage due to cuts around Nate Diazs eye.

Jorge masvidal vs nate diaz 2