Charles Oliveira delivered a commanding performance in the main event of UFC 326, securing the coveted BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) belt.
Despite his undeniable victory, Oliveira faced criticism from numerous fighters and fans who deemed his performance uneventful, regardless of its effectiveness. The BMF title, previously held by Max Holloway following his spectacular win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, was later defended by Holloway against fellow UFC icon Dustin Poirier in Poirier’s retirement bout at UFC 318.
Oliveira’s path to the belt involved a five-round, grappling-heavy domination that disappointed many, given the BMF title’s association with high-octane striking battles. While fans anticipated another stand-up war, Oliveira demonstrated his superior grappling prowess, proving that a fighter’s primary objective is victory.
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz React to UFC 326
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, whose careers are famously intertwined within the UFC, both voiced similar criticisms regarding Oliveira’s recent fight.
Nate Diaz, a fan favorite and an original contender for the BMF belt when it was introduced in 2019 (following his bout with Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244), publicly shared his disapproval on X (formerly Twitter).
Boring Mother Fuckers
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) March 8, 2026
Conor McGregor, “The Notorious,” as ever, commanded significant MMA media attention, especially leading up to the UFC’s White House announcement, which coincided with UFC 326. While speculation arose about a potential return for McGregor on the White House lawn, he quickly dismissed such rumors. He also took to X to share his strong opinions on the BMF title fight.
DC on max on top “he should stall” lol. He should have elbowed all the open targets. payback. “Stall” lol fuck off. Shockingly bad fight. I am shocked. Charles is a little Charlie ahahaha very bad Charles very bad. Hang your head bad. Good luck.
Dont crown that belt.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 8, 2026
He followed up with another post, stating:
If they want I’ll spank charlie
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 8, 2026
Charles Oliveira Responds
During the post-fight press conference, the newly crowned BMF champion was directly asked about the criticisms from McGregor and Diaz. When questioned about potential future matchups with either fighter, Oliveira responded:
“You want to put them at 170, you want to put them up there, I don’t care. You want to put them at middleweight, we do it, it doesn’t matter. I’ll tell you what, if you want it, make it a Grand Prix – two fights, same day – see what happens.” (Quotes via MMAFightingonSBN Youtube channel).
Considering his impressive resume and the current landscape of the lightweight division, Charles Oliveira appears to be positioning himself for “money fights,” a category that undeniably includes a lucrative clash with “The Notorious.” However, a definitive return to the octagon for McGregor increasingly feels like a distant fantasy rather than an imminent reality.
