Justin Gaethje is of the opinion that the lightweight division has lost its legitimacy since Khabib Nurmagomedov retired. Nurmagomedov hung up his gloves after submitting Gaethje (22-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) to retain the title last October, and “The Highlight” did not approve of the promotion’s choice for the vacant lightweight title fight. After Dustin Poirier opted for a trilogy with Conor McGregor, the UFC matched up the streaking Charles Oliveira against still relative promotional newcomer Michael Chandler in May at UFC 262, leaving former interim champ Gaethje out of the picture
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