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 Makhachev's next bout has not yet been determined publicly. Zavurov stated that negotiations are ongoing internally but no official announcement has been made. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion and this would be his next title defense. The exact date and opponent remain to be confirmed by the UFC.
