BMF title: 4 champions since 2019, from Jorge Masvidal to Charles Oliveira, and why King Green dreams of it
The BMF title belongs to no weight class and has no rankings, yet it is one of the most coveted belts in the UFC. Created in 2019, it has had 4 champions: Jorge Masvidal, Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, the current holder. Ahead of UFC 332, Dana White opened the door to King Green, who calls it the ultimate honor.
Key takeaways
- The BMF title was created for UFC 244 on November 2, 2019: Jorge Masvidal won it against Nate Diaz by doctor stoppage and held it for 1,291 days without defending it.
- Justin Gaethje won it in 2023, Max Holloway in 2024, with one defense in 2025, then Charles Oliveira on March 7, 2026 at UFC 326.
- Dana White said he agrees King Green should fight for the BMF title if he beats Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332.
Where the BMF title comes from
A belt born from one fight
The BMF title was created for Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz, the UFC 244 main event in New York on November 2, 2019. Masvidal won by doctor stoppage after round 3.
No division, no rankings
Unlike official titles, the BMF belt is tied to no weight class and no rankings. The UFC picks the crowd-pleasing fighters who compete for it.
A 1st reign with no defense
Masvidal held the belt for 1,291 days without ever putting it on the line, until he retired.
The 4 BMF title champions
Justin Gaethje, 2023
The title returned at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023 in Salt Lake City, at lightweight. Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier with a head kick in round 2.
Max Holloway, 2024
At UFC 300 on April 13, 2024, Max Holloway knocked out Gaethje in the final second of round 5. He became the 1st to defend the belt, against Poirier at UFC 318 in July 2025.
Charles Oliveira, 2026
On March 7, 2026, at UFC 326, Charles Oliveira dominated Holloway 50-45 on all 3 cards. He is the 1st man to have held the BMF belt and the undisputed lightweight title.
I do not disagree with you. I absolutely agree.
King Green and the BMF title at UFC 332
The ultimate honor
King Green, 40 and on 4 straight wins, said before UFC 332 that the BMF belt would be the ultimate honor of his career, while doubting he would ever be offered it.
Dana White agrees
At the press conference, asked about a shot for Green if he beats Esteban Ribovics, Dana White said he absolutely agrees. Oliveira has not yet defended the belt.
Follow what comes next
Green’s fight at UFC 332, the BMF champions’ records and our weekly rating are in the FightHub app, updated as soon as the fights end.
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- UFC returns to Doha on November 21, a year after selling out its Qatar debut
- Justin Gaethje will not fight again until 2027, and the lightweight division has to wait
- Charles Oliveira Wants to Fight Again in 2026, and Nobody Has Offered Him Anything
