Hold on to your seats, fight fans, because the BMF belt drama just got a whole lot spicier! Max Holloway’s recent comments about the BMF title being a ‘laughing stock’ before he won it have ignited a fiery response from none other than the inaugural BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal. But here’s where it gets controversial: Holloway, who’s set to defend his title at UFC 326 against Charles Oliveira, seemed to take a swipe at past titleholders Justin Gaethje and Masvidal—and Masvidal wasn’t having it.
In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Masvidal addressed Holloway’s remarks with a mix of respect and subtle shade. ‘I love Max as a fighter,’ Masvidal said, ‘but whether it had been me or Nate fighting him, it wasn’t going to be his best night.’ And this is the part most people miss: Masvidal didn’t just defend his legacy; he also threw in a bold claim that he’s a better standup fighter than Holloway. Talk about adding fuel to the fire!
When asked if he took offense to Holloway’s ‘laughing stock’ comment, Masvidal played it cool—sort of. ‘Yeah, I guess, because I competed for it first,’ he admitted, but quickly added, ‘I don’t take offense to it. He’s had both belts, so he can say what he wants.’ But here’s the kicker: Masvidal pointed out the irony of Holloway now parading the BMF belt around after initially downplaying it. ‘It’s funny,’ he quipped, leaving us all wondering if there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
Meanwhile, the MMA world is buzzing with rumors of a potential Masvidal vs. Conor McGregor fight at the White House—yes, you read that right. As Holloway gears up for his title defense, Masvidal seems ready to steal the spotlight once again. So, here’s the question for you: Is Holloway’s ‘laughing stock’ comment fair, or is Masvidal right to call out the hypocrisy? Let’s hear your take in the comments!
