Khabib Nurmagomedov is still the UFC lightweight champion, says Dana White

UFC President Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov is still the UFC lightweight champion, despite his retirement announcement. Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after an October submission victory over Justin Gaethje, citing a request from his mother that he cease fighting. Since then, he’s reiterated that he he intends to stick to his retirement plans. “My mother […]

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