UFC President Dana White revealed that he will speak with Nate Diaz to discuss a possible showdown against Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev, a world-weight champion, revealed his desire to face Ultimate Fighter season five winner just days before he defeated Li Jingliang at UFC 275.
Khamzat Chimaev celebrating his submission victory over Li Jingliang in the first round of UFC 267
, the undefeated Russian made a run for Nate Diaz.
In the post-fight press conference the undefeated Russian doubled his callout. White intends to fight fan favourite Diaz in near future.
The 52-year old told TMZ that he was going to talk to Nate about the matter.
The veteran promoter answered "100%" when asked if he would be 'down' for the fight if Diaz expressed interest.
White's remarks on a possible match between Chimaev or Diaz were made days after he had admitted that the fight might come to fruition.
He smiled when he was asked if Chimaev would be next for Diaz.
Chimaev took out Jingliang, who was No.11 in ranking, in their Fight Island showdown. He choked him in the first round.
Victory over The Leech pushed the Chechen's UFC record up to a perfect 4-1, an impressive run that he has only managed TWICE.
White described the 27-year old as "like nothing anyone has ever seen."
"When you stop and think about it, he has more UFC wins that he has been hit in the octagon.
"That's crazy. The walkout was filmed live by our social team on Instagram Live the night before.
"It broke records, it's our biggest Instagram Live ever."
After his June defeat to Brit Leon Edwards, Diaz, 36, is still eligible for one fight under his UFC contract.
The youngest Diaz brother wants to complete the last bout of his promotion and look into free agency.
Diaz has been flirting with the idea of a move into boxing over the years, and could be in line to face YouTuber Jake Paul.
White urged TUF alumni to take a quick decision about their future in combat sports.
TSN recently heard him say that he needed to make this decision.
"Listen, it's not a secret for many of these guys.
If you think you are the best in the country and believe you can win the world title or hang with the top five, this is the place for you.
"If you begin to doubt that this is true, it's time to look at other options."
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