If Nick Diaz has to fight at least once more before a title shot, Josh Koscheck figures it might as well be against him.


Now, he said he's taking up Diaz trainer Cesar Gracie's challenge for the contenders to meet at the UFC's Super Bowl weekend show, which is expected to be UFC 157 on Feb. 2 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

"I am DOWN! Don't be scared Homie! #559 lol," Koscheck tweeted.

Diaz, though, isn't technically eligible to return from a suspension and apply for a fight license until Feb. 4.


Diaz, meanwhile, hasn't fought since a title-eliminator loss to Carlos Condit back in February. Diaz failed a post-fight drug test due to marijuana metabolites and, barring a change, can't apply for a license until two days after the planned UFC 157 event.


"When Diaz gets off suspension, he'll probably fight one of the top guys at 170 pounds," White said Wednesday. "Then we'll see what happens."

Koscheck certainly fits the bill.