UFC officially announces return to Azerbaijan with UFC Baku on June 27

The UFC has officially confirmed its return to Azerbaijan with an event scheduled for June 27, 2026. The event will be branded as UFC Baku and represents the promotion's continued expansion into international markets. The announcement confirms earlier reports about the UFC planning an event in the Azerbaijani capital. Official fight announcements and the main event pairing are expected to be revealed soon. This marks another significant step in the UFC's global growth strategy.