Islam Makhachev has started his training camp for an upcoming fight tentatively scheduled for July or August 2026. Shamil Zavurov revealed this information 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 proceeding with preparations despite the lack of official opponent confirmation. A formal announcement is expected in the near future.
