McGregor Criticizes Oliveira’s BMF Title Win, Future Opponent Speculation Swirls

Charles Oliveira’s dominant victory over Max Holloway at UFC 326 to claim the BMF (Baddest Motherf***er) title has drawn mixed reactions, with Conor McGregor among those voicing their disapproval. The Brazilian fighter avenged a 2015 loss to Holloway, securing the symbolic belt on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

McGregor’s Scathing Assessment

Following Oliveira’s win, McGregor took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disappointment with the fight, calling it “shockingly bad.” He criticized Oliveira’s performance and questioned the decision to award him the BMF title. “[Daniel Cormier] on max in top, ‘he should stall’ lol,” McGregor posted. “He should have elbowed all the open targets. Payback. ‘Stall’. Lol f— off. “Shockingly bad fight. I am shocked. Charles is a little Charlie ahahaha, very bad Charles very bad. “Hang your head bad. Quality luck. Don’t crown that belt.”

This criticism comes after McGregor previously slammed the UFC 325 headliner as “very bad.”

Diaz and Others Voice Discontent

Nate Diaz, the originator of the BMF title, also expressed his dissatisfaction, branding the fight as “boring” on social media. This sentiment highlights a broader concern that the BMF title fight did not deliver the expected level of excitement and intensity.

Oliveira Responds

Charles Oliveira has responded to the criticism from both McGregor and Diaz, though details of his response were not immediately available in the provided sources. A video released two hours after the fight shows Oliveira reacting to the comments.

McGregor’s Future Plans and Potential Matchup

Despite not competing at the upcoming UFC White House card, McGregor has indicated a potential interest in facing the winner of the Holloway vs. Oliveira rematch. He stated that the UFC may be hoping for a matchup between himself and Oliveira, saying, “maybe it’s me and that for the next one.”

Still, McGregor appears to be keeping his options open, tweeting, “Right, who’s the Mack fighting, folks?” and “If they want, I’ll spank Charlie.”

The Future of the BMF Title

The lackluster performance at UFC 326 has sparked debate about the future of the BMF title. ESPN analysts suggest it may be time to retire the belt, arguing that the concept has run its course and the magic is fading. The BMF title was initially intended to acknowledge the attitude, stardom, and fun of fighters like Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal, and has delivered memorable moments, but its continued leverage may diminish its significance.

Key Takeaways

• Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway at UFC 326 to win the BMF title.
• Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz criticized the fight as underwhelming.
• McGregor is considering a potential fight with Oliveira but is also exploring other options.
• The future of the BMF title is uncertain, with some calling for its retirement.