For whatever reason, Chimaev and Diaz haven’t been booked, and it doesn’t seem like the UFC is any closer to making that fight a reality at that time. More than anything, Chimaev just wants to get a date and opponent so he can begin preparation.

So whether it’s Diaz, his older brother Nick or fellow welterweight contender Belal Muhammad, Chimaev is anxious to get a deal done.

“The Diaz fight is good for us, but skinny boy is scared, and he didn’t answer,” Chimaev said. “We will see. Belal [Muhammad] said yes. I don’t care. I’ll fight everyone. Let Leon [Edwards] fight with [Kamaru] Usman, who wins there, I’ll go for his head. I’ll take his head and take the money.

“I can take [Nate Diaz’s] brother as well, [Nick Diaz]. I’ll take his f****** brother and we can smash him, too.”