Nate Diaz Blasts Charles Oliveira Over Snub, Says 5-Year-Absent McGregor Fight Is "Whack"
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Updated · MMA Fighting · May 13
Nate Diaz Blasts Charles Oliveira Over Snub, Says 5-Year-Absent McGregor Fight Is "Whack"
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 13
Nate Diaz said Charles Oliveira turned down his callout after winning the BMF belt in March, then undercut that stance by pursuing Conor McGregor instead.
Diaz said he initially accepted Oliveira's explanation that he wanted title-level fights, but called him "full of sh*t" after Oliveira again floated a McGregor matchup.
McGregor has not fought in 5 years and is coming off a broken leg and back-to-back losses, which Diaz argued makes Oliveira's interest look like "picking on a guy that just got his ass whooped."
Diaz said Oliveira remains a legitimate target because he is active, a former UFC champion and current BMF titleholder — a belt Diaz says he helped create.
The comments add heat to a possible future Diaz-Oliveira bout as Diaz prepares to face Mike Perry on Saturday's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card.
Is Oliveira's McGregor callout a smart business move or a betrayal of the BMF title's spirit?
With fans calling recent bouts 'boring', should the UFC retire the BMF belt to save its legacy?