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Makhachev confirms training camp underway with opponent verbally agreed

May 1, 2026, 9:07 AM
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Islam Makhachev has confirmed that he has begun training camp for his next fight and that an opponent has been verbally agreed upon. While Makhachev did not explicitly name his opponent, the post suggests it may be Ian Garry with the question "Well, Garry? Or other options?" The lightweight champion appears to be moving forward with preparations for his next title defense. No official announcement from the UFC has been made regarding the opponent or event details. The post indicates that while verbal agreement exists, formal confirmation is still pending.

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