What happened: UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has called for a fight in July, targeting the only numbered event listed as UFC 329. Rumors swirl of Conor McGregor's potential return on the card. No official UFC confirmation yet on the matchup or event details.
MMA·BREAKING·April 23, 2026 05:58 AM ET
UFC Champ Makhachev Calls for July Fight Amid UFC 329, McGregor Rumors
Lightweight king eyes quick title defense.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 231 min read
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