Islam Makhachev begins training camp for July-August fight

Islam Makhachev has started his training camp for an upcoming bout tentatively scheduled for July or August, according to Shamil Zavurov in an interview with Ushatayka. The opponent has not yet been determined or officially announced. Zavurov indicated that negotiations are underway internally but have not been made public. Makhachev, the current UFC lightweight champion, is expected to defend his title in this timeframe. The exact date and opponent will be revealed once contract negotiations are finalized.