Conor McGregor reacts to every BMF champion getting starched in his next fight

Ben King

Conor McGregor has expressed surprise at an intriguing pattern emerging among BMF champions in the UFC. The Irish superstar took to social media to react to the fact that every holder of the ceremonial BMF title has faced a swift and decisive defeat in their subsequent bout.

This observation came to light following Max Holloway’s recent loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. An X user highlighted the trend, noting that Holloway, like his predecessors Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal, suffered a knockout loss in his first fight after claiming the BMF belt.

McGregor’s response was succinct yet telling: “Wild.”

The pattern began with Jorge Masvidal, who lost to Kamaru Usman at UFC 261 after winning the inaugural BMF title. Justin Gaethje, the second BMF champion, met a similar fate against Max Holloway at the landmark UFC 300 event. Now, Holloway himself has fallen victim to this apparent curse, losing to Topuria in a featherweight title clash.

The fight between Topuria and Holloway was a thrilling affair. Topuria set a blistering pace from the outset, securing an early takedown and pressuring Holloway with quick combinations and low kicks. Despite Holloway’s resilience and counter-attacks, Topuria’s relentless assault proved too much.

The climax came in the third round when Topuria landed a devastating left hook that sent Holloway to the canvas. A flurry of follow-up strikes forced referee Marc Goddard to step in and halt the contest. This marked Holloway’s first knockout loss in his professional career, adding to the significance of the BMF champion pattern.

As for McGregor, fans eagerly await his return to the octagon. The former two-division champion has been absent from competition since July 2021, when he suffered a leg injury in his bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. UFC CEO Dana White has hinted at an early 2024 comeback for the Irish superstar, though specific details remain unconfirmed.

The BMF title, while ceremonial, has quickly become a fan-favorite addition to the UFC landscape. However, this emerging pattern of subsequent losses for its champions adds an intriguing twist to its legacy. As the MMA community ponders this unusual trend, all eyes will be on the next BMF title fight to see if this streak continues or if someone can finally break the curse.

Ben King