K. Nurmagomedov leaves the Ultimate rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
It's definitive. After confirming his retirement from MMA, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) Khabib Nurmagomedov ended up being cut from the rankings of his division and weight-for-pound in Ultimate. The news was confirmed following the company's weekly update.
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With the withdrawal, Jon Jones returns to the top among the best in the world. In the lightweight division, the belt remains vacant until the fight between Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler, which will be held on May 15th. Now, Conor McGregor returns to the top 15 in the weight-for-pound ranking, even if he comes from a defeat in the rematch against Dustin poirier No. UFC 257.
Besides Khabib Nurmagomedov, other changes occurred after the UFC Las Vegas 22. Winner in the main fight, Derek Brunson hit Kevin holland and moved up three positions in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg.).
At 32, Khabib retired from MMA undefeated. In his career, which began in 2008, the Russian won 29 career victories. During his journey in Ultimate, there were triumphs over top names such as Conor McGregor, Dustin poirier e Rafael Dos Anjos.
See how the rankings were after Khabib's departure
The lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) remains vacant until the dispute between Do Bronx and Chandler, on May 15th. Photo: Reproduction/Website
J. Jones assumes weight-for-pound ranking in Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Website
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