UFC Replica Belts: A Buying Guide to the Legacy, Classic and BMF Belts

The UFC belt is one of the most recognised trophies in sport. If you are thinking about a UFC replica belt for a fight night, a gym award or a display shelf, it helps to know which version you are looking at. There are three designs most fans ask about: the Legacy belt, the Classic belt and the BMF belt.

The UFC Legacy belt

The current UFC championship design is the Legacy belt. The UFC introduced it in January 2019, and the first one was awarded at UFC Fight Night in Brooklyn. According to the UFC’s own announcement, the real belt is 50 inches long, 12 inches high and weighs about 10.45 pounds.

Its center plate has a gold UFC logo over an octagon pattern, with 25 stones marking 25 years of the UFC and Roman numerals for 1993, the year of the first event. Eight country flags honour the first eight countries to produce a UFC champion. The left side plate carries the champion’s name, weight class and flag, and a border stone turns red for each title win. The leather has an embossed octagon pattern.

The UFC Classic belt

Before the Legacy belt, champions wore what the UFC now calls the Classic belt, used from 2001 to 2018. Many fans still prefer it because it is the belt they grew up watching.

The BMF belt

The BMF belt is a one off title that the UFC created in 2019. Jorge Masvidal won it first by beating Nate Diaz at UFC 244 on 2 November 2019. Read our full guide on what the BMF belt is.

What to check before buying a UFC replica belt

• Which design you want. Legacy, Classic or BMF. Each looks quite different.
• The plates. Look for heavy metal plates rather than thin, light ones.
• The strap. A real leather strap lasts longer and sits better on a shelf or a hanger.
• Size. Check our championship belt size guide if you plan to wear it.
• What the seller says about licensing. A replica is a fan collectible. Ours are not made or licensed by the UFC.

Our UFC replica belts

We build the UFC Legacy replica belt, the UFC Classic replica belt and the UFC BMF replica belt by hand, with heavy metal plates and a real leather strap. They currently start at $180, with free tracked shipping to the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and the Middle East, and we send final photos before your belt ships. See the full range in our UFC and MMA belts collection.

FAQ

How big is the real UFC belt?

The UFC lists the Legacy belt at 50 inches long, 12 inches high and about 10.45 pounds.

Are your UFC belts official?

No. They are handmade replicas for fans and collectors, not official UFC products.

Does shipping cost extra?

Shipping is free and tracked to the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. Import duty depends on the rules of your country.

How much does a real UFC belt cost to make?

The UFC does not publish it. The best known figure is Dana White’s 2019 estimate that the BMF belt cost about $50,000 to make. A much higher number, $300,000 for the old design, is often repeated, but it comes from a secondhand story Michael Bisping told on his podcast, and the UFC has not confirmed it.

How much does a UFC replica belt cost?

Our UFC replica belts start at $180. See our UFC and MMA belts for the current designs and prices.