Umar Nurmagomedov disclosed that UFC executive Hunter Campbell recently traveled to Dagestan to persuade Islam Makhachev to vacate his lightweight title. This visit coincided with Ilia Topuria's push to challenge for the title, suggesting that the UFC sees Topuria as a potential star. Nurmagomedov pointed out Campbell's commitment to building major fights and his desire to promote Topuria, indicating a strategic shift in the UFC's lightweight division as fighters like Makhachev contemplate moving weight classes.
He came to see Islam... But they wanted Islam to move up. They want to make Topuria the champ at 155. They believe he can really sell...
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