The UFC has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Baku City Circuit operating company to host annual UFC Fight Night events in Baku through 2028. The agreement follows the UFC's successful debut event in the Azerbaijani capital. The first bout under the new deal is scheduled for June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena. This partnership represents a significant expansion of the UFC's international presence in Eastern Europe and demonstrates the promotion's commitment to establishing recurring events in key markets outside traditional strongholds.
