Kamaru Usman has issued another challenge to Khamzat Chimaev. The former welterweight champion had previously made his desire to fight Khamzat clear after his second loss to Leon Edwards.

The Nigerian made the pronouncement at UFC 290, challenging Chimaev to cut weight and fight him at welterweight. Chimaev responded in a video on his Instagram, inviting Usman to come up to middleweight.

Kamaru Usman calls on Khamzat Chimaev to come down to welterweight

Kamaru Usman reminded the media that he was still a scary fighter in the welterweight division despite his losses to welterweight champion Leon Edwards. “You know, at the end of the day, I have been — and still am — the boogeyman of this division,” Kamaru asserted.

He then challenged Khamzat to cut the weight and fight at 170 lbs if he wants to be champion. “I asked for the guy. If you want to fight — you want to be a champion — cut the f****** weight and come fight.” Kamaru said.

Khamzat responded on his Instagram, questioning why Kamaru is even talking about him if he doesn’t want to come up. “Kamaru Usman, why are you talking about me? You said you want to fight [at middleweight]. The weight [is] no problem for you. You are the boogeyman but I am the wolf. Come up.” Chimaev said.

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Based on this exchange, it seems Kamaru and Islam are far apart on the question of weight class, without which no progress could be made on the fight.

Fans react to Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev’s back-and-forth

Fans expressed their own opinions on Kamaru’s challenge to Khamzat Chimaev, and the Chechen’s response.

An Instagram user compared Khamzat to Dillon Danis:

“Khamzat is the new dillion danis”

Another thought Chimaev will not be able to win a title:

“Wtf this guy is doing, he’ll never become a champ”

Other fans agreed with this sentiment:

“This Chimeav is not gonna be champion doesn’t know what is looking for 😂😂😂😂”

Another user agreed with Chimaev:

“Chimaev is right. If he has moved up then why will he fight usman at 170”

‘@noelmaygraham’ didn’t see any problems with Chimaev’s demand either:

“Khamzat just doesnt want cut much weight. Whats the problem?”

Dillon Danis simply thought Khamzat was a clown:

“khazment is a 🤡”

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Another fan had a different matchup in mind:

“They should book DDP VS Khamzat winner gets MW title shot 🔥”

Another fan expressed their frustration:

“I’m tired of these bs🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️Just fight not talking”

Some fans were hopeful:

“Co-main for Jones/stipe😳😳😍”

Another user thought Khamnzat would not be able to make 170:

“So Khamzat is full time middleweight now? Good! There’s no way he can consistently make 170”

The fight remains in limbo until the Usman and Chimaev can agree to a weight class. And while the fans are excited to see the two fight, overall, they favor Usman on the question of weight class and want the fight to be at welterweight. Do you think the fight should take place at welterweight or middleweight? Tell us in the comments section.

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