Islam Makhachev has started his training camp for an upcoming bout tentatively scheduled for July or August 2026. Shamil Zavurov confirmed the news in an interview with Ushatayka, stating that the opponent has not yet been finalized. Zavurov believes negotiations are already underway internally but have not been publicly announced. The lightweight champion is preparing for his return to the octagon after several months. The exact date and opponent remain to be officially confirmed by the UFC.
