Story byPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesAaditya KrishnamurthyFri, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC·2 min readNate Diaz has publicly apologised after clarifying that his controversial slap comments were aimed at Charles Oliveira, not Max Holloway. The former UFC star initially discussed a potential bout with Max Holloway at a proposed White House event during an interview. He later posted on X to correct the record and acknowledged that his remark was misdirected. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe clarification has redirected attention toward Oliveira and prompted Diaz to address his language directly. Photo by Kaelin Mendez/Getty ImagesDiaz’s Max Holloway comments spark confusionWhile speaking to ClockedNload, Nate Diaz was asked about the prospect of facing Max Holloway. In outlining his thoughts, he made an aggressive comment that quickly gained traction.“I like Max.