Islam Makhachev confirms training camp started, opponent verbally agreed

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed he has begun his training camp for his next fight. According to Makhachev, an opponent has already been verbally confirmed for the bout. While he did not explicitly name the opponent, his message questioning whether it would be Ian Garry or exploring other options suggests negotiations are ongoing. The announcement indicates that an official fight confirmation may be forthcoming once all contract details are finalized.