"You gotta do what you gotta do to win. But what do we even have a BMF for? Let's be real, it's not the title. The title fight is the title fight, and the BMF is something completely different. If we start fighting like that now, don't be surprised if the BMF belt gets taken away. We might not see it."
"The purpose behind it is guys that are just going to go and put on fights. And they have all been fights before this, this one wasn't. I'm not trying to throw shade on Charles. What an incredible win, performance and all that, incredible, awesome."
Charles Oliveira won the BMF title at UFC 326 by defeating Max Holloway through a dominant unanimous decision featuring over 20 minutes of ground control. However, his performance generated mixed reactions, with some questioning whether a ground-heavy, submission-threat approach aligned with the BMF title's purpose. Alexander Volkanovski emphasizes that the BMF title differs fundamentally from standard UFC championship belts. Created specifically for fighters committed to delivering exciting performances, the title risks losing its purpose and being eliminated if fighters prioritize technical wins over entertaining action. Volkanovski acknowledges Oliveira's impressive victory while warning that continued similar performances could undermine the BMF belt's core identity.
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