With Almost a 20-Year Career in Pro-MMA, Nate Diaz Backed by UFC Legend as the Real BMF Star Over Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz headlined UFC 244 in a welterweight clash, competing for the Baddest Motherf**ker belt. Diaz confidently declared himself the “baddest motherf**ker in the game,” after his UFC 241 victory over former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. Later, he specifically called out Masvidal. The highly anticipated matchup was officially scheduled, and UFC President Dana White revealed that the winner would be awarded a celebratory “baddest motherf**ker” belt.

‘Gamebred’ went on to win the bout by a third-round TKO. Later, Dwayne Johnson came inside the octagon to give the winner the BMF belt. Now, after Jorge Masvidal’s retirement, Chael Sonnen raises an intriguing question. He asks if Diaz should be the BMF champion after the retirement of Masvidal. He also asks fans to go back in time and think once again about who should have been the real BMF champion of the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Currently, the UFC president has declared that the BMF title will go to the winner between Poirier and Gaethje in their upcoming fight.

Chael Sonnen opens up discussion over Nate Diaz deserving the BMF title

In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Sonnen was talking about the BMF championship. ‘The American Gangster’ said, “Once upon a time we asked ourselves who is the BMF and we had it down to two. We headed down to Masvidal. We had it down to Nate. Of the two, one is left standing. So you tell me if we were to go back then have the information we have now, who really is our BMF?“

At the moment, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje have officially agreed to a highly anticipated rematch. This epic showdown headlines the upcoming UFC 291 event in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, July 29. The UFC will declare the winner of the bout the new ‘BMF’ champion. The UFC boss recently unveiled the main card lineup for UFC 291 during an engaging Instagram Live session on Tuesday.

Do Sonnen’s claims hold any legitimacy? Let’s explore the reasoning.

Why Diaz deserves the BMF title?

The UFC introduced the BMF title for a fighter who embodies a certain rebellious, tough-as-nails spirit. He should have a reputation for being fearless and exciting in the octagon. Diaz, with his aggressive fighting style and his willingness to take on any opponent, certainly fits the bill. He has a long history of entertaining fights. However, whether Diaz truly deserves the BMF title is a subjective matter.

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Some may argue that his impressive record, his notable victories over top-ranked fighters, and his ability to consistently deliver thrilling performances make him a worthy contender. Diaz has faced tough competition throughout his professional fighting career that spanned over 20 years. He has always shown up to fight. However, at the moment, Diaz left UFC and is busy preparing for his debut boxing fight against Jake Paul on August 5.

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