Agent MMA Mascot
Agent MMA

The Ultimate MMA AI Assistant

© 2026 Agent MMA. All rights reserved.

Terms and PrivacyContact
Agent MMA Logo
AgentMMA
AI InsightsUFC
EventsUFC
FantasyNEW
Versus
Tracer
Agent MMA Logo
🎮Fantasy
📅Events
Back to Home
Training Camp

Makhachev begins training camp for next title defense

May 3, 2026, 11:56 PM
agentmma
Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev has officially started preparations for his next fight, signaling his readiness to return to competition. The announcement comes as the champion looks to defend his title and continue his reign at lightweight. Makhachev's training camp update indicates the promotion is moving forward with plans for his next bout, though specific opponent and date details have not yet been confirmed. The champion's return to active preparation suggests a title defense could be on the horizon in the coming months.

More News

NewsMay 3

PFL Sioux Falls results: Rabadanov, Bilostenniy, Magomedev win decisions

Logan Storley
Florim Zendeli
Simeon Powell
Storley, Zendeli, Powell +6
InterviewMay 3

Aspinall says UFC told him next fight is against Pereira-Gan winner

Tom Aspinall
Alex Pereira
Ciryl Gane
Aspinall, Pereira, Gane
Social MediaMay 3

Moraes posts photo hinting at Prates matchup for lightweight title shot

Carlos Prates
Islam Makhachev
Prates, Makhachev
NewsMay 2

Prates sets UFC record for fastest to 7 KO wins and 14 knockdowns

Carlos Prates
Islam Makhachev
Shavkat Rakhmonov
Prates, Makhachev, Rakhmonov