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The UFC is developing a card to be held in Uzbekistan. A Zuffa Boxing event in the country is also being planned.
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The UFC is working on bringing a live event to Uzbekistan, with a Zuffa Boxing card in the country also in the pipeline, according to reports emerging on June 21, 2026.
The dual-promotion development signals a coordinated push by TKO Group Holdings into the Central Asian market. Uzbekistan has emerged as a growing hub for combat sports, and the simultaneous planning of both a UFC card and a Zuffa Boxing event suggests the organization sees significant commercial opportunity in the region.
Why it matters
- Uzbekistan would represent a new international market for the UFC, continuing the promotion's global expansion strategy.
- The pairing of a UFC event with a Zuffa Boxing card indicates TKO is treating the region as a priority across both of its combat sports properties.
- A local event could provide a platform for fighters from Central Asia and surrounding regions to compete in front of a home crowd.
No fighter bookings, venue details, or confirmed dates have been announced for either event at this stage.
