Conor McGregor is making headlines once again with his claim that the return of the BMF title is being bought back specifically for him.
Conor McGregor is making headlines once again with his claim that the return of the BMF title is being bought back specifically for him. The highly coveted BMF belt will be up for grabs at UFC 291 when Dustin Poirier faces off against Justin Gaethje in their highly anticipated rematch.
McGregor took to Twitter to voice his belief that the BMF title is being lined up with him in mind. He referred to other fighters in the division as “little one division twerps..” Suggesting that he sees himself as the true badest Motherf****r in the game.
The rivalry between McGregor and Poirier is well-documented, with the two fighters having faced off in back-to-back fights in 2021. Both encounters resulted in losses for McGregor, with Poirier emerging victorious on both occasions. Their history dates back to 2014 when McGregor secured a TKO victory over Poirier in a featherweight bout.
Since his defeat at UFC 264, McGregor has been absent from the Octagon. It was announced that he would return to action after his coaching duties on The Ultimate Fighter Season 31. Where he will face off against opposing coach Michael Chandler. However, the likelihood of this fight happening this year is minimal. As McGregor has yet to enter the USADA testing pool.
McGregor’s claim that the BMF title is being tailored for him has stirred up speculation and debate among fans and pundits. While the BMF title has traditionally been associated with fan favorites and fighters who embody a certain fearless and entertaining style. McGregor believes it is a perfect fit for his larger-than-life persona.
As with many of McGregor’s statements, this claim has generated mixed reactions. Some view it as typical McGregor bravado and self-promotion. While others see it as a calculated move to stay in the spotlight and maintain his relevance in the sport.
Whether or not McGregor’s words hold any truth. It is clear that he still has his sights set on making a significant impact upon his return. As one of the sport’s biggest stars, McGregor’s every move and statement garners attention. His potential involvement in the BMF title picture would undoubtedly create even more excitement among fans.
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