Nov 15, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UFC fighter Donald Cerrone participates in the official weigh-in of UFC 167 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Dana White has made it clear that nobody wants to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov. A planned UFC 170 bout with Gilbert Melendez was scrapped due to contract disputes, and a rumored bout with Nate Diaz was scratched after Diaz supposedly turned down the fight in favor of waiting for a title shot. Both Jamie Varner and Michael Johnson offered their services against Nurmagomedov, but they were scheduled for different fights.

Donald Cerrone, who is currently on a two fight winning streak, has stated his desire to fight six times this year inside the Octagon. Khabib caught wind of Cerrone’s wish, and offered him a fight:

Cerrone’s answer was poignant:

“@TeamKhabib: @Cowboycerrone wants to fight a lot, I need opponent for a long time.Lets do this fight in April! I'm down! — Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) February 3, 2014

Khabib and Cerrone agreed, in principle, to fight this April, which would likely be on the UFC 172 card. This fight would have monumental consequences in the convoluted mess that is the Lightweight division. Both men are just a win or two away from the ever elusive title shot.