As previously reported, Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially announced the end of his career. Thus, the belt of the UFC lightweight champion, which was owned by the Russian, became vacant and Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will compete for it. Their fight will take place on May 15.
Russian-Irish MMA fighter Artem Lobov accepted the challenge of the Ukrainian boxer Denis Berinchyk.
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to try his hand at coaching. Khabib wants to train former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. This was reported by Rockhold himself.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has tested positive for coronavirus and will not be able to fight Brian Ortega on March 27 at UFC 260.
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told what he will do in his sports retirement.
Top Russian UFC featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov would like to fight for the championship belt with the winner of the Volkanovski vs Ortega bout.
Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor spoke to his former rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, who today officially announced his retirement.
Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko commented on the news of the official retirement of the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The head of AMC Fight Nights Kamil Gadzhiev admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov could resume his career.
Famous MMA manager Ali Abdel-Aziz commented on the news that Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler will fight for the vacant UFC lightweight belt. According to Ali, one of his fighters, Justin Gaethje, should fight for the belt, but not these "bags".
