UFC Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit
UFC has announced a new multi-year partnership with Baku City Circuit.
UFC Fight Night Baku will be held on Saturday, June 27.
From UFC:
UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit
UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU to be held Saturday, June 27
LAS VEGAS & BAKU, Azerbaijan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC), today announced a multi-year agreement that will bring UFC Fight Nights once a year to Baku through 2028, starting with UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU on Saturday, June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena.
Following an incredible sold-out debut event in front of more than 14,000 fans at the Baku Crystal Hall last June, it was clear the appetite for MMA in the region was stronger than ever. Meeting in Las Vegas, UFC President and CEO, Dana White, and Minister of Youth and Sports Azerbaijan Farid Gayibov, discussed the successes of UFC’s debut event and how this partnership will grow in the coming years.
Dana White, UFC President and CEO, said, “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!!”
Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, said, “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.”
Maqsud Farzullayev, General Director of Baku City Circuit Operations Company, added, “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.”
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