Will khabib be stripped of his belt?

KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV will NOT be stripped of his lightweight title, as Dana White said there is ‘still a chance’ he comes out of retirement. The lightweight champion retired in October, but White has since tried to talk the superstar back for one final fight.

Is khabib still lightweight champion?

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.

Who will fight for UFC lightweight title?

Charles Oliveira on Dec. 11.

Does khabib keep his belt?

Despite retiring from mixed martial arts (MMA) earlier this year, a decision that came in the wake of his Justin Gaethje submission at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still in possession of the 155-pound belt.

Who will replace khabib?

May 14 (Reuters) – The UFC is set to crown either American Michael Chandler or Brazil’s Charles Oliveira as lightweight champion in Houston, Texas on Saturday, filling the void left by the retirement of undefeated Dagestani Khabib Nurmagomedov last October.

Is khabib still retired?

On March 18, 2021 UFC President Dana White confirmed on his Instagram that UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired.

How many times khabib defended his title?

Nurmagomedov has three UFC title defenses.

Who is fighting for lightweight?

UFC Lightweight Rankings 2021

Rank	Fighter	Win/Loss Record
Champion	Charles Oliveira	31-8, 1NC
1	Dustin Poirier	28-6, 1 NC
2	Justin Gaethje	22-3
3	Beneil Dariush	21–4–1