After making threats, the MMA Bad Boy backtracks and apologizes to Charles Oliveira: 'I was rude'

Charles of the Bronx Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Apparently, Charles of the Bronx He manages to be a likeable figure even to the most brutish. Known for his controversial and defiant personality, even Nate diaz surrendered to the Paulista. The American decided to backtrack on a threat made to the Brazilian on social media and publicly apologize to the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) last Thursday (12).

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The whole situation was created and resolved in just a few hours. Initially, the former Ultimate title challenger was quite aggressive in his comments about the duel between Charles of the Bronx e Max HollowayThe main event of UFC 326, valid for the BMF title. Despite never having shared the octagon with either athlete, Diaz stated that he could slap the Brazilian, the greatest finisher in UFC history.

N. Diaz ended his contract with Ultimate in UFC 279. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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However, the statement didn't last long. A few hours later, the former fighter paid his respects to Leão Embaçado and acknowledged that his statement had been anything but friendly. It's worth noting that the two never had any problems, at least not publicly.

“I didn’t say I was going to slap Max Holloway, I said that about Oliveira, but I shouldn’t have said that either, it was rude and I got screwed. If we were fighting in a cage, I could try, but that was rude, I shouldn’t have said that. Sorry, man. All due respect,” admitted the American, known for slapping opponents in the octagon with the famous 'Stockton Slap'.

I didn't say I'd slap Max Hollaway I said that about Olivera but I shouldn't have said that either it was rude and I was fd up
If we were fighting in a caged match I might try it but that was rude I shouldn't have said that my bad Bruhs all Respecto 👊🏼

- Nathan Diaz (@ NateDiaz209) February 13, 2026