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Oliveira Defends BMF Win as UFC London Positions Next Featherweight Challenger and Zuffa Boxing Nixes Diaz–Poirier

Fresh scrutiny of style, matchmaking, crossover bouts highlights how tightly the promotion steers opportunities.

Overview

  • Charles Oliveira called fighter criticism of his grappling-heavy BMF title victory over Max Holloway “jealousy,” describing his performance as flawless under MMA rules.
  • Mauricio Ruffy’s comments that Oliveira’s approach could cost marquee fights prompted a sharp Instagram retort from Oliveira’s wife, extending the post‑fight dispute.
  • Lerone Murphy vs. Movsar Evloev tops UFC London on Saturday and is widely viewed as a de facto title eliminator at 145 pounds after Murphy was previously passed over for a shot.
  • Jean Silva claimed he was invited by Dana White and Hunter Campbell to attend UFC London and “sign a contract” tied to title ambitions, a claim Evloev publicly downplayed.
  • Dustin Poirier said Zuffa Boxing rejected his proposal to box Nate Diaz, indicating the new outfit does not want UFC-contracted athletes crossing over.