BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 21. UFC Fight Night
events are planned to be held annually in Baku through 2028, the
Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC) told Trend.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) signed a multi-year
agreement with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and
BCC.
According to the agreement, the first event will take place at
the National Gymnastics Arena on June 27.
UFC's debut event held at the Baku Crystal Hall last June
brought together 14,000 fans. Full ticket sales showed the great
interest for MMA in the region. Meeting in Las Vegas, UFC President
and CEO Dana White, and Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan
Farid Gayibov discussed the successes of UFC’s debut event and how
this partnership will grow in the coming years.
“Baku is one of the best cities in the world to visit. It’s
beautiful and home to some of the greatest people you’ll ever meet.
I was completely blown away when I visited last year. The
hospitality was next level, and the fans were incredibly passionate
and knowledgeable about the sport. Fans from all over the world
should come experience it!” White said.
Meanwhile, Gayibov said that securing a multi-year partnership
with UFC marks a significant milestone in Azerbaijan’s strategy to
solidify its status as a premier global sports destination.
"Building on a proven track record of hosting elite events—from
the inaugural European Games to Formula 1—this collaboration is set
to accelerate the development of mixed martial arts and unlock new
horizons for Azerbaijani athletes and competitors from across the
region. With UFC now a staple of Baku’s vibrant sporting calendar,
our national fighters gain a prestigious platform to showcase their
prowess on the international stage, competing before a passionate
home crowd. This partnership further underscores Azerbaijan’s
unwavering capacity to deliver high-impact, world-class sporting
spectacles to a global audience," he noted.
“Following the incredible sold-out reception of last year’s UFC
debut, we are thrilled to extend our partnership and bring Fight
Nights back to Baku. This year, we are witnessing exceptionally
strong regional demand, with a notable increase in inbound
visitors. We are confident the event will be even larger and more
spectacular, delivering significant value for the city while
offering an unforgettable experience for attendees,” Maqsud
Farzullayev, General Director of BCC, added.
To stay up to date with all the event news and gain early access
to tickets, fans are advised to register their interest at UFC.com/Baku and
follow @UFC on social media for all the latest UFC updates.
