UFC officially announces return to Baku on June 27

The UFC has officially announced its return to Azerbaijan with UFC Baku scheduled for June 27, 2026. This marks the promotion's comeback to the country after previous successful events in the region. The announcement confirms the date but has not yet revealed which bout will headline the card. Azerbaijan has proven to be a strong market for the UFC with passionate fans. Further fight announcements are expected to follow soon as the promotion builds the card for the Baku event.