King Green handed BMF title opportunity

The BMF title has lost its allure in recent years, but King Green wants to restore it to its former glory.

The baddest motherf***er label used to mean something in the UFC. While the champion aspect of holding the title wasn’t taken entirely seriously, fans loved the thought of a big fight that they knew would deliver. One that didn’t have to make sense. It wasn’t a ranked fight; losing had no real repercussions—just two of the sport’s most fun fighters colliding for the title of baddest. But lately, the magic of the BMF has gone. The fights no longer live up to expectations. Viewers have come to dread it rather than anticipate it. And that’s where King Green comes in.

Green has experienced somewhat of a career resurgence. After losing three of four from late 2023 to early 2025, all by stoppage, the future looked bleak. Now, in seven months, the 40-year-old is riding a four-fight win streak and hopes to make it five straight this Saturday. Esteban Ribovics is the final hurdle in Green’s best-ever UFC run, but that’s not all a win could do for the veteran.

During the UFC pre-fight press conference, Dana White was asked if the BMF can return to its core: fighters who compete for the fans, no matter the opponent or location. White liked the idea and gave the nod for King Green to be next in line for the BMF title.

The lineage of the BMF championship falls on Charles Oliveira. He managed to beat Max Holloway to claim the belt, but his performance left much to be desired.

Win, lose, or draw, Green comes to fight. If he is victorious on Saturday. He, more than anyone, would be the perfect man to bring the spark back to an area of the sport that has lost it.

Watch King Green and more at the UFC 332 press conference below.