Islam Makhachev confirms training camp started, opponent verbally agreed

Islam Makhachev confirmed he has begun training camp for his next fight and stated that an opponent has been verbally confirmed. Makhachev did not reveal who the opponent is, but the post speculates it could be Ian Garry or possibly another contender. No official announcement from the UFC has been made regarding the matchup or event details. The lightweight champion's comments suggest a fight is being finalized but details remain limited. The post poses the question of whether it will be Garry or if other options are being considered.