Khabib Nurmagomedov is happy that Charles Oliveira was the next heir to his throne. After Nurmagomedov retired and vacated his UFC lightweight title, Oliveira faced former three-time Bellator champion Michael Chandler for the vacant belt in the main event of UFC 262. Oliveira came from behind to knock out Chandler and win the title, a result that Nurmagomedov was pleased to see. “He deserves to be a lightweight champion,” Khabib told RT Sport and other reporters
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