Ali Akbar Rosady
Stockton, California – Veteran mixed martial artist Nate Diaz has launched a scathing critique against former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira, accusing him of hypocrisy for declining a proposed fight against Diaz while subsequently expressing keen interest in a bout with Conor McGregor. Diaz, known for his unvarnished honesty and willingness to face any opponent, voiced his frustration, labeling Oliveira’s stance as "full of sh*t" and questioning his stated ambition for "bigger things" in the sport.
Diaz, who consistently maintains his capability to compete with the UFC’s elite across multiple weight classes, initiated a callout for a fight with Charles Oliveira in March, shortly after Oliveira secured the ‘BMF’ title by defeating Max Holloway. Diaz perceived this as a logical and challenging matchup, recognizing Oliveira’s recent resurgence and his status as a former champion.
"Oliveira got the belt and I was waiting for shit to happen," Diaz told MMA Fighting. "Oliveira’s the man. I’ve been around longer than Oliveira. Everybody thinks that he’ll kill me but I’m like yeah right. I always wondered why me and Oliveira never fought. Oliveira was always getting his ass whooped when I was f*cking everybody up and now he’s just out of nowhere."
Diaz articulated that his approach to Oliveira was one of respect, acknowledging Oliveira’s journey and accomplishments. "So when he finally got the belt and was around, I was like oh shit, I’ll fight f*cking Oliveira. So I said what’s up with Oliveira? Respectfully, I’d like to fight Oliveira." However, according to Diaz, his challenge was met with a swift refusal. Oliveira reportedly cited his focus on reclaiming the lightweight gold and pursuing "big shit" as reasons to decline the matchup.
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"He said ‘no, thanks homie.’ [He said] ‘I’m trying to fight for titles and do all this big shit’ and I’m like OK, you got me on that. I don’t have the belt and I’m like you could say that you little f*cker," Diaz recounted, initially understanding Oliveira’s ambition to return to championship contention.
The turning point for Diaz’s frustration came when, shortly after dismissing his challenge, Oliveira publicly declared his interest in fighting Conor McGregor. This pivot, in Diaz’s view, directly contradicted Oliveira’s earlier justification for rejecting him. McGregor’s recent professional record and physical condition became central to Diaz’s argument.
"Because you’re right there and then he won fcking one fight and then he called out Conor. That’s exactly what I thought when he called out Conor," Diaz stated, questioning the logic behind Oliveira’s target. "Why are you trying to fight the guy who’s coming off a leg break, just got knocked out and he’s all fcked up and f*cking on a downward spiral and you’re over here like ‘no thanks, homie, I’m trying to do bigger things.’"
Charles Oliveira, a prominent figure in the lightweight division, boasts an impressive professional record of 34 wins and 10 losses, with one no-contest. His recent career trajectory has seen him establish himself as one of the most dangerous finishers in the UFC. After an eleven-fight winning streak that included capturing the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship against Michael Chandler in May 2021, Oliveira successfully defended his title against Dustin Poirier before losing it on the scales ahead of his bout with Justin Gaethje, a fight he subsequently won. He then suffered a submission loss to Islam Makhachev in October 2022, relinquishing his claim to the undisputed title. His subsequent victory over Beneil Dariush in June 2023 positioned him for a rematch with Makhachev, which he had to withdraw from due to injury. Most recently, he secured the ‘BMF’ title with a dominant performance against Max Holloway in March, a victory that re-established his elite status, albeit outside of the immediate lightweight title picture following a contentious split decision loss to Ilia Topuria.
Conor McGregor, by contrast, has been largely inactive in the UFC. His last two outings resulted in back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021, with the second bout ending controversially due to McGregor sustaining a severe leg break. Prior to these losses, McGregor had fought only once since 2018, securing a quick knockout victory over Donald Cerrone in January 2020. His extended absence, coupled with the nature of his last defeat, positions him as a fighter on a significant layoff and recovering from a major injury.
Diaz finds it incongruous that Oliveira, who claimed to be pursuing a path back to lightweight championship contention, would then target a fighter with McGregor’s recent record and prolonged inactivity. "I was like picking on a guy that just got his ass whooped the whole time, motherfcker?" Diaz remarked about Oliveira’s callout strategy. "You’re full of shit. You think you’re fcking tight and that’s why I had something to say about Oliveira. I don’t have nothing against him except for that."
Diaz further elaborated on his perception of Oliveira’s motives: "’No thanks, homie, I’m onto bigger, better things.’ Like what? Picking on a guy who just got his ass whooped the whole time? That’s whack."
This perspective aligns with Diaz’s consistent philosophy regarding opponent selection. He has previously expressed disinterest in immediate rematches with McGregor, citing the Irish superstar’s five-year absence and recovery from a gruesome broken leg as reasons that such a fight would not fulfill his criteria for a meaningful challenge at that specific time. Similarly, Diaz had dismissed interest in a bout with Dustin Poirier after Poirier’s loss to Max Holloway and subsequent hints at retirement, indicating his preference for facing active, top-tier contenders.
For Diaz, Oliveira falls into a different category than McGregor or Poirier. As an active former UFC champion and the holder of the ‘BMF’ title—a belt whose concept Diaz himself played a significant role in popularizing—Oliveira represents a legitimate, high-level challenge. The fact that Oliveira seemingly overlooked Diaz for McGregor, despite their differing career trajectories, has clearly ignited a spark of indignation in the Stockton native.
Diaz, who was scheduled to face Mike Perry in a co-main event at the time these comments were made, maintains his focus on engaging with the sport’s toughest challenges. "Those are the motherf*ckers that I’m trying to fight," Diaz asserted about fighters like Oliveira. "I’m fighting the bullies." The perceived inconsistency in Oliveira’s callout strategy has only intensified Diaz’s desire for a future confrontation, adding another layer of intrigue to the UFC’s constantly evolving landscape of rivalries and potential matchups.
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