Islam Makhachev continues hinting at July return to competition

Islam Makhachev has continued dropping hints about a potential July return to action. The lightweight champion has been posting suggestive content on social media pointing toward summer activity. Additional MMA news includes Dustin Poirier dismissing Conor McGregor's possible comeback and Dana White sharing construction photos from the White House event venue. New sparring footage between Brendan Allen and Khamzat Chimaev surfaced, while Carlos Ulberg began knee rehabilitation. The post provides limited specifics about Makhachev's opponent or event details for the rumored July date.