Russian UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev said he could face the former interim champion Tony Ferguson in July.
“I will train during Ramadan as well. I understand that the years go by. The ideal date for the next fight [against Ferguson] is July,” Makhachev said.
On March 7 at UFC 259 Makhachev defeated Drew Dober with a chokehold. As for Ferguson, he had his last fight in December last year, losing by decision to Charles Oliveira.