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Oliveira Open to Diaz BMF Clash
17 May
Summary
- Oliveira welcomes BMF title fight with Nate Diaz.
- He defended his BMF title strategy against critics.
- Oliveira is focused on regaining UFC lightweight title.
Charles Oliveira has stated he would welcome a BMF title fight against Nate Diaz, whose MMA return is scheduled for tonight. Oliveira, who captured the BMF title by defeating Max Holloway, has faced criticism regarding his performance and the fight's suitability for the BMF moniker. He addressed these critiques, defending his strategic fighting style and highlighting lessons learned from previous knockout losses, particularly against Ilia Topuria.
Oliveira emphasized that fighting requires intelligence and strategy, not just flashy moves, to avoid mistakes and losses. He believes critics often lack understanding of the sport's technical demands and expects casual fans to desire constant slugfests. Despite this, he is not ruling out a BMF title defense, potentially in Sao Paulo if the UFC returns there. His immediate focus, however, is on regaining the UFC lightweight championship, with potential fights against Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje planned for August or September.
Should Nate Diaz win his upcoming fight against Mike Perry, a welterweight bout between Oliveira and Diaz for the BMF title could become a realistic prospect for UFC matchmakers. Oliveira indicated he is currently observing the landscape to make his next strategic move, balancing his pursuit of the lightweight title with potential superfights.
