Islam Makhachev Confirms Camp Started, Opponent Verbally Agreed

Islam Makhachev has confirmed that he has begun his training camp for his next fight and stated that his opponent has been verbally confirmed. While Makhachev did not explicitly name his opponent, the post suggests it could be Ian Garry, though other options may still be in play. The lightweight champion's announcement indicates that a fight agreement is in place, though official UFC confirmation has not been provided. A timeline for the bout was not disclosed. Makhachev is looking to defend his lightweight title for the fourth time.