Islam Makhachev has started his training camp for an upcoming fight tentatively scheduled for July or August, according to Shamil Zavurov in an interview with Ushatayka. The opponent for the lightweight champion has not yet been officially determined. Zavurov indicated that negotiations are ongoing internally at full speed, but no public announcement has been made yet. The specific event and opponent remain unconfirmed at this stage. Makhachev is expected to defend his lightweight title in the summer timeframe.
