LAS VEGAS – The “BMF” belt has re-entered the conversation among the UFC brass. Tuesday, news broke the UFC is targeting a rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz for December or January. Tuesday night, UFC president Dana White confirmed the company’s plans in a post-fight news conference following the conclusion of Dana White’s Contender Series 31 at the UFC Apex. According to White, the “BMF” belt’s owner, Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 14-8 UFC), is interested in putting the title up for grabs should the rematch against Diaz (20-12 MMA, 18-11 UFC) come to fruition. “(Masvidal) wants to defend it against Diaz,” White said
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