CONOR McGREGOR'S title hopes are gone with Justin Gaethje facing lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
The belt will be up for grabs on May 7, at UFC 274 in Las Vegas. However, the exact location of the event is still to be determined.
Charles Oliveira's next defense of the title has been confirmed
Oliveira will defend his title for the second consecutive time, after defeating Dustin Poirier (previous interim champ) in round three with a rear-naked choke submission.
He won the title by beating Michael Chandler via TKO at UFC 262 to claim it.
He now faces another major test in Chandler, where he will be taking his second shot at the championship.
Khabib, 33 years old, was defeated by the American at UFC 254 in Oct 2020.
"The Highlight" has been campaigning for a title against Oliveira since months.
McGregor was recently criticized for suggesting McGregor should get one.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSThe Notorious is still healing from the broken tibia that he suffered in the second round of his trilogy bout with Dustin Pourier.
UFC President Dana White hopes to make McGregor's return this summer, as McGregor is making progress in his rehabilitation.
After a remarkable body transformation, the star looks in great shape.
