Islam Makhachev begins training camp for July-August fight

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 media. The opponent has not yet been finalized or announced publicly. Zavurov indicated that internal negotiations are ongoing at full speed, but no official announcement has been made. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight champion and this would be his next title defense.