5 BMF title questions answered ahead of UFC 291
Everything you need to know about the UFC's BMF title which is on the line at UFC 291.
By Amy Kaplan
3. Why are Dustin Poirier and Justin Gathje fighting for the BMF title now?
Masvidal announced his retirement earlier this year, thus essentially officially freeing up the belt for another generation of fighters.
Up next for the chance are two men who have both held interim lightweight titles, but neither has been crowned undisputed.
White explained his reasons for the title after the event was announced.
“[It was] war room s***,” White said at the UFC Vegas 73 post-fight press conference. “Every Tuesday we’re in there, and as we were putting that card together for Utah, we thought that Poirier and Gaethje is such an awesome fight. Masvidal retired, so we put the BMF [title on the line].”
They will fight on June 29 at UFC 291.