Nate Diaz sends a harsh message to Charles Oliveira, sparking controversy.

Nate diaz in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/NateDiaz

the veteran Nate diaz He once again generated controversy in the MMA world by firing shots against Charles of the Bronx In a recent interview, the American, known for his direct style, didn't hold back in his criticism of the Brazilian when commenting on the situation involving the 'BMF' belt.

Annoyed by the topic, Diaz questioned in an interview with Theo Von the legitimacy of 'Do Bronx' presenting himself with the title and stated that he disagrees with the former lightweight champion's (up to 70,3 kg) stance. According to the American, the Brazilian is acting as if he owns a belt that, in his view, still belongs to him.

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Furthermore, the veteran went even further by questioning Charles' status in the current scene. Diaz argued that he has already defeated fighters who have beaten the Brazilian, using this logic to downplay the former champion's achievement and reinforce his confidence in a possible confrontation between them.

“I’m going to finish Charles (Do Bronx). People I’ve beaten have already beaten him. He’s walking around with my belt,” he said. Nate diaz in an interview.

Nate diaz goes off on Charles Oliveira, says he's walking around with his BMF belt 😬

“I'll beat the f**king sh*t out of Charles Oliveira. People I beat have beaten him. He's walking around with my belt.”

(Via @TheoVon ) pic.twitter.com/oXDlm0DWML

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 31, 2026

In the same interview with 'The Von', Nate Diaz has made it clear that he is interested in facing Charles Oliveira.. Furthermore, he wants to compete against the best while they are still at a high level.

"I want to fight Charles (Do Bronx). I want to fight the best of the best, when they're still the best of the best," said the bad boy.

Names that Nate Diaz has beaten and that have already defeated Charles Oliveira.

Namely, the names that Nate diaz They have already won in their careers and surpassed... Charles of the Bronx at some point were Jim Miller, Donald Cerrone e Anthony Pettis.