Islam Makhachev set to return in July: ‘It’s a done deal’
MMA Mania • • sports
Key Points:
- Islam Makhachev is expected to return to the octagon in July during International Fight Week, despite earlier concerns about his injury status, according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz.
- A highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria was offered but quickly withdrawn, with financial disagreements cited as the main reason for the bout not materializing.
- Makhachev will instead headline a welterweight main event against a No. 1 contender to be announced soon, with the fight confirmed for July 11th.
- Abdelaziz emphasized that Makhachev was willing to fight even with injury concerns, but the UFC opted for a different matchup, and the Makhachev vs. Topuria fight is still viewed as a major potential showdown for the year.
- The July card is expected to be notable, potentially featuring both Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor, adding excitement to International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
