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Khabib Nurmagomedov, arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, is officially retired, and even UFC president Dana White is ready to move on.
White told ESPN on Thursday that he and Nurmagomedov met in Las Vegas, and the undefeated lightweight champion reiterated he does not intend to fight again. As a result, the UFC is finalizing a lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira for UFC 262 on May 15, according to White.
"Khabib is retired and doesn't wanna hold up the division," White told ESPN, via text message. "Tonight was our final meeting and he is retired."
Nurmagomedov (29-0) announced his retirement from MMA in October, but White repeatedly said he held out hope the Dagestani champion would fight again. Nurmagomedov defended the lightweight championship three times, against Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
Looking ahead, Chandler (22-5) is a former three-time Bellator MMA lightweight champion. He signed with the UFC in 2020 and made his promotional debut in January against Dan Hooker at UFC 257 on Fight Island. He scored a first-round knockout in just 2:30.
Fighting out of Sanford MMA in south Florida, Chandler is 6-1 in his last seven contests.
Oliveira (30-8) is currently on a 8-fight win streak, including a dominant decision over former interim champion Tony Ferguson at UFC 256 in December. The 31-year-old has been on a tear since moving up from featherweight in 2017, with a record of 9-1. He has finished 8 of those nine wins at 155 pounds.
The UFC just officially jumped the shark with this title-fight.
They really are all-in in promoting Chandler.
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A title fight without Porier seems not legit
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Charles needs to be in this fight.Â
that’s all I care about.Â
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Lmao @ Chandler but whatever, WAR BRONXÂ
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Makes sense if Dustin wants the mcgregor fightÂ
who else would you put in a title fight? Gaethje?
Toquinho -A title fight without Porier seems not legit
Porier wanted to chase the money. You can't let Connor fight for the title after getting stopped.
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Toquinho -A title fight without Porier seems not legit
He’ll fight the winner after he dusts Condom.
#PaidInFull
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These are two top contenders who haven’t lost to Khabib, makes sense.
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Toquinho -A title fight without Porier seems not legit
He rather fight Conor
Winner of Oliveira and Chandler title fight will fight the winner of Conor and Dustin for the title.
I like this matchmaking.
Islam is the uncrowned Champ.
props to khabib for retiring at the top and undefeated
no need to fight past his prime til he gets a string of bad losses
Oliveira by easy sub. Rd 1 or rd 2.Â
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5Dimes finally posts odds to go with one other online book: Do Bronx a slight favorite.
Charles: -155
Michael: +135
Believe it or not, 5Dimes opened with Charles as a +135 underdog, and within 15 minutes he was bet up to the favorite. Early days, though. This line will probably fluctuate.
These are two multi-dimensional fighters, skilled on the feet and on the ground. Chandler is high energy, Do Bronx is calm. If it comes down to fight IQ, I'd go with Charles, no doubt.Â
Could be the best LW title fight in a long time because of all the variables. Or could end in 30 seconds. Either way, I love this matchup.
It’s hard to be too mad, because all of the possible fights at 155 freaking rule.
That said, the UFC played this so wrong. Khabib retired at UFC 254 and has not shifted since then. They missed the chance of a a tournament. What a lost opportunity.
Dustin Porrier is the uncrowned champion. It’s wild that he isn’t fighting for a belt. Even with Khabib retired and Dustin v. Conor having already taken place, there were still more exciting opportunities.
Dustin v. Do Bronx: Tournament semi.
Chandler v. Gaethje: Tournament semi.
Conor v. _______ (Islam, RDA): Tournament alternate. #1 contender fight for tournament winner.
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TTT! Nice to see Charles get this shot!!
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Universally -5Dimes finally posts odds to go with one other online book: Do Bronx a slight favorite.
Charles: -155
Michael: +135
Believe it or not, 5Dimes opened with Charles as a +135 underdog, and within 15 minutes he was bet up to the favorite. Early days, though. This line will probably fluctuate.
These are two multi-dimensional fighters, skilled on the feet and on the ground. Chandler is high energy, Do Bronx is calm. If it comes down to fight IQ, I'd go with Charles, no doubt.
Could be the best LW title fight in a long time because of all the variables. Or could end in 30 seconds. Either way, I love this matchup.
I found a few sites with Do Bronx -178, -175, and -170. I think -155 sounds better and the odds will probably go down to an odd closer to even
gracie -Universally -5Dimes finally posts odds to go with one other online book: Do Bronx a slight favorite.
Charles: -155
Michael: +135
Believe it or not, 5Dimes opened with Charles as a +135 underdog, and within 15 minutes he was bet up to the favorite. Early days, though. This line will probably fluctuate.
These are two multi-dimensional fighters, skilled on the feet and on the ground. Chandler is high energy, Do Bronx is calm. If it comes down to fight IQ, I'd go with Charles, no doubt.
Could be the best LW title fight in a long time because of all the variables. Or could end in 30 seconds. Either way, I love this matchup.
I found a few sites with Do Bronx -178, -175, and -170. I think -155 sounds better and the odds will probably go down to an odd closer to even
Yes, I just noticed that 5Dimes is in that range now.
Also kind of interesting: Dariush is also favored, at about -170, vs. Ferguson on the same fight card.