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 has not yet been determined, though Zavurov believes negotiations are already underway internally within the UFC. No official announcement has been made regarding the matchup or specific event. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion and this would be his next title defense. Further details are expected to be revealed as negotiations progress.
