Nate Diaz is back on social media and making waves, teasing a highly anticipated return to the UFC while reminding the MMA world of his impact on the game. The Stockton native took to social media this week with a series of explosive posts, claiming he’s the one who began the BMF division and has “unfinished business” to settle contained in the Octagon.
“Let’s not act like I didn’t start a complete division bringing value to all these guys claiming they’re it,” Diaz posted, referencing the BMF (Baddest Motherfucker) belt that became certainly one of the UFC’s most coveted titles after his 2019 bout with Jorge Masvidal. “I gave opportunity and put notice on the dopest fights. I got unfinished business and I plan on going and taking what’s mine asap. 1st to ever start a division and the dopest one at that.”
🚨👀Nate Diaz teases return to the UFC recalling him starting BMF belt:
“Let’s not act like I didn’t start a complete division bringing value to all these guys claiming they’re it.
I gave opportunity and put notice on the dopest fights I got unfinished business and I plan on going… pic.twitter.com/u1kX7oreYe
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 12, 2026
The 39-year-old veteran, who last competed within the UFC in September 2022 before venturing into boxing, appears able to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. His declaration comes at a very interesting time, because the BMF title has since been worn by Masvidal, Justin Gaethje, and most recently, Max Holloway, who captured the belt at UFC 300 with a spectacular knockout of Gaethje.
Speaking of Holloway, Diaz initially set his sights on the present BMF champion, suggesting a showdown on the rumored White House fight card. “I’ll slap the sh*t out of him… White House could be perfect,” Diaz posted, immediately creating buzz a couple of potential superfight between two of the game’s hottest fighters.
“I’ll slap the sh*t out of Max Holloway… White House could be perfect.”
Nate Diaz wants Max Holloway on the White House card. 👀 @ClockedNload pic.twitter.com/8YDa0psOix
— OverDogs Podcast (@OverDogsPodcast) February 12, 2026
Nonetheless, in typical Diaz fashion, the outspoken veteran later walked back his “rude” comments, clarifying his intentions in a follow-up post. “I didn’t say I’d slap Max Hollaway [sic] I said that about Olivera [Charles Oliveira] but I shouldn’t have said that either it was rude and I used to be fd up,” Diaz explained. “If we were fighting in a caged match I’d attempt it but that was rude I shouldn’t have said that my bad Bruhs all Respecto.”
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 used to be fd up
If we were fighting in a caged match I’d attempt it but that was rude I shouldn’t have said that my bad Bruhs all Respecto 👊🏼— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 13, 2026
The clarification shows a more measured side of Diaz, who acknowledged his comments were out of line while still maintaining his competitive edge. His mention of Charles Oliveira adds one other intriguing dimension to his potential comeback, as the previous lightweight champion represents one other marquee matchup.
Diaz’s return would undoubtedly be certainly one of the most important stories in MMA. Since departing the UFC, he’s competed in boxing against Jake Paul and has remained certainly one of the game’s most recognizable faces. His claim to having began the BMF division is not without merit — the belt was literally created for his fight with Masvidal, and it has since grow to be a legitimate championship within the UFC’s ecosystem.
Whether Diaz faces Holloway, Oliveira, or one other top contender stays to be seen, but one thing is definite: the Stockton slugger is planning his return, and the UFC welterweight and light-weight divisions needs to be on notice.