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Ahead of UFC 326, Conor McGregor Rants About the BMF Title Weight Class

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 7, 2026 3:10 AM ET

Despite all the weight-class titles, the BMF title remains purely iconic. And Max Holloway is defending his BMF belt against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. However, Conor McGregor doesn’t think that the Holloway vs. Oliveira fight is a BMF fight. He also says the title should be contested at 170 lbs.

The BMF title was first introduced at welterweight. The first title fight was between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, in which Masvidal won and became the first BMF champion. However, ‘Gamebred’ retired, and the title was later introduced to lightweight. Ranting about the title should be back at welterweight. ‘The Notorious’ talked about it on Smash Cast Media, and McGregor said:

“Why go down to 155 and drain ourselves and then title it ‘BMF’. The BMF title was founded by Nate Diaz at 170 pounds.”

Conor McGregor went on a rant about why the BMF title should be contested at 170

“Why go down to 155 and drain ourselves and then title it ‘BMF’. The BMF title was founded by Nate Diaz at 170 pounds.”

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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 7, 2026

Meanwhile, the title might go to 170 if the winner plans to move to welterweight. However, fans now think the Irish fighter might be returning at 170 lbs and needs a title shot at BMF. Fans are still hoping McGregor will return in the summer.

Conor McGregor Hints at His Return in Instagram Post

2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for the UFC, especially with the UFC White House card and International Fight Week on the horizon. But what has fans even more excited is the potential return of two of the sport’s biggest stars: Conor McGregor and Jon Jones. McGregor recently fueled the speculation with an Instagram post hinting at how massive 2026 could be.

In the post, McGregor referenced several major events expected that year, including the UFC White House card in June. He also pointed out other global events, such as the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. And the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026. McGregor ended the post by saying he would be at the peak of his life, which many fans took as a hint toward a comeback.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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