Whether you’re looking at the rankings or the opening odds, one thing seems clear: Khabib Nurmagomedov is the new king of lightweights. This past Saturday in UFC 223’s pay-per-view headliner, Nurmagomedov (26-0 MMA, 10-0 UFC) was crowned undisputed UFC 155-pound champion after defeating Al Iaquinta (13-4-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) – a replacement for Max Holloway, who was a late replacement for injured Tony Ferguson – and awarded the belt that was stripped from Conor McGregor . Now, Nurmagomedov, who moved to No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA lightweight rankings , has opened at the sports books as the favorite over two of his possible next opponents: No. 3-ranked McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) and No. 2 Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC).
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Opening odds: Khabib Nurmagomedov favored over Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson – MMA Junkie