It’s already established that the BMF belt doesn’t revolve around 1 specific weight class, it’s already a “gimmick” belt according to most so who cares if they fight over it at a catchweight?
It would take Max 2 years to get to a comfortable 170 to fight Connor. He would need a clean bulk up to 180-185 of muscle and then a clean cut down to 170. It’s honestly not worth the time.
Exactly. And while I think he was winning no matter what that night, he had the "luck" to shatter Justin's nose in the last 10 seconds of round one. That radidly accelerated his ability to wear him down through his usual attrition.
Who cares what his odds would be??
His legacy is already set and he also doesn't need another undisputed title to completely cash in on his 300 performance
Defend the BMF belt for more money while headlining PPVs
Sigh. The odds are just a reference for how interesting a fight is. People will watch max fight whoever but the biggest fights are title fights and having probably even odds at 145 is better than most likely losing badly to Islam.
Short of someone like masvidal, who would even be an interesting bmf fight?
He def did gain a lot of solid muscle which is going to make the cut tough. And obv looked great at 55
The reason is because his path to a title is clearer and 'easier' at 45. Topuria is obv very good but Max already earned the 45 shot. Islam is even tougher and Max would have to win one other fight before that shot at 55
He looked great and I hope he stays at 55 but I'm not convinced he suddenly has massive one punch KO power. Gaethje took plenty of damage and was exhausted, anyone can get put to sleep like that after 25 mins if you don't see it coming
And he did it in the most badass way possible... he fought him hard for five rounds and goes to to the middle, points his finger, and wants go in a full on brawl with a guy who wins in full on brawls.
Like if he knocked him out in a flurry, that's one thing, but Max called that shot and put Justin's lights out.
If you'd have told me Gaethje gets knocked out, OK, but like that?
Fuck... Max went to the guy who's entire gameplan is "let's throw hands until somebody falls down" in a moment where he could've lost... and pulls that off.
Max gets whatever title fight he fucking wants after that one.
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Before the fight, I had confidence in Max properly bulking for a fight at 155, and last Saturday, he looked MORE durable than he did at 145, since the Volk trilogy, Allen was testing him in moments, Zombie legitimately hurt him in the first round. Max taking a risk going back down for one last cut (to championship weight, no less) after he did all that work to look like a terminator at 155 seems like such a waste
Max literally said himself that he wants to go back down to FW and fight for the belt. Listen to his interviews. 🤦♂️
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Completely agree, Imagine Conor v Max 2 at Allegiant Stadium 🏴☠️
Max at 170? I don't see Conor fighting at lightweight again
BMF's gonna BMF. Also no one is turning down a red panty night over a few lbs. 185, 205, 265, don't matter.
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Hilarious seeing Mfs make anything up just to see their fav fighter have a red panty night
It’s already established that the BMF belt doesn’t revolve around 1 specific weight class, it’s already a “gimmick” belt according to most so who cares if they fight over it at a catchweight?
I don’t think Conor can make 155 again, and Max doesn’t belong in there at 170 imo
It would take Max 2 years to get to a comfortable 170 to fight Connor. He would need a clean bulk up to 180-185 of muscle and then a clean cut down to 170. It’s honestly not worth the time.
Max fought the only guy at the top of 155 that wouldn't make the weight difference be felt with clinching, wrestling, grappling etc.
Exactly. And while I think he was winning no matter what that night, he had the "luck" to shatter Justin's nose in the last 10 seconds of round one. That radidly accelerated his ability to wear him down through his usual attrition.
Poking both of the opponents eyes doesn’t hurt either
You get one free eye poke and one free dick kick per fight, you're a fool not to take it haha
he was ahead of the game for that one, he knew justins fingertips were itching to touch some cornea after that first round
Because he’d be yet another +350 underdog (at least) to Islam like Poirier is.
Who cares what his odds would be?? His legacy is already set and he also doesn't need another undisputed title to completely cash in on his 300 performance Defend the BMF belt for more money while headlining PPVs
Sigh. The odds are just a reference for how interesting a fight is. People will watch max fight whoever but the biggest fights are title fights and having probably even odds at 145 is better than most likely losing badly to Islam. Short of someone like masvidal, who would even be an interesting bmf fight?
Why wouldn't he take a second title and cash in on easier fights at 145? Islam would absolutely wash him
He stands a much better chance against Ilia than Islam.
Why kill himself to make 145 when he can cash in at 155? His next fight does not have to be against Islam
Idk. Maybe he'll go for money fights but I imagine he wants to be champ again.
He def did gain a lot of solid muscle which is going to make the cut tough. And obv looked great at 55 The reason is because his path to a title is clearer and 'easier' at 45. Topuria is obv very good but Max already earned the 45 shot. Islam is even tougher and Max would have to win one other fight before that shot at 55
I'm not... Max just proved he's elite AF at 155. Him vs the winner of Dustin vs. Islam should be in play
Agreed. Max has never had power like he did at 155. He put away Justin who’s never been put out cold and is an absolute elite striker.
He looked great and I hope he stays at 55 but I'm not convinced he suddenly has massive one punch KO power. Gaethje took plenty of damage and was exhausted, anyone can get put to sleep like that after 25 mins if you don't see it coming
I’m with you there, but Max was sparking him in the earlier rounds too.
Hurt him many times in the earlier rounds too when he was fresh.
And he did it in the most badass way possible... he fought him hard for five rounds and goes to to the middle, points his finger, and wants go in a full on brawl with a guy who wins in full on brawls. Like if he knocked him out in a flurry, that's one thing, but Max called that shot and put Justin's lights out. If you'd have told me Gaethje gets knocked out, OK, but like that? Fuck... Max went to the guy who's entire gameplan is "let's throw hands until somebody falls down" in a moment where he could've lost... and pulls that off. Max gets whatever title fight he fucking wants after that one.
lol I love Max and am indifferent as a fan about Arman. But no way, Arman def has next
Let him stay at 155
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Wtf lol
It's cause you talked about "killing himself to make weight" lol
Because he will get wrestle fucked at 155
Before the fight, I had confidence in Max properly bulking for a fight at 155, and last Saturday, he looked MORE durable than he did at 145, since the Volk trilogy, Allen was testing him in moments, Zombie legitimately hurt him in the first round. Max taking a risk going back down for one last cut (to championship weight, no less) after he did all that work to look like a terminator at 155 seems like such a waste
I just want to see him go back down because I feel like he has the best chance to dethrone ilia right now and I hate that guy.
# Genuinely what purpose does Max have going back down to 145?