A source close to ongoing negotiations has indicated that the UFC is in talks to hold events in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia in 2027. No specific dates or venues have been confirmed at this stage.
According to a source close to ongoing negotiations, the UFC is reportedly in talks to stage events across four countries in 2027 — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia. No dates, venues, or official announcements have been confirmed, and the story should be treated as unverified at this stage.
The reported expansion would mark a significant push into Central Asia and the South Caucasus, regions that have produced a growing number of active UFC fighters in recent years. All four countries have developing combat sports cultures, with wrestling and grappling traditions that have fed talent into the global MMA pipeline.
Why it matters
- A confirmed event in any of these markets would represent a first-time UFC presence in the region, opening new commercial and fan-development opportunities.
- Local fighters from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in particular have built notable profiles on the UFC roster, and home-country events typically generate significant local interest.
- The breadth of the reported talks — four separate countries — suggests exploratory conversations rather than a finalized schedule, and the lack of venue or date details underlines how early-stage these discussions appear to be.
- Georgia, while geographically distinct from the Central Asian nations in the report, has an active combat sports scene and would represent another new market for the promotion.
The UFC has accelerated its international event calendar in recent years, staging cards across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Whether this reported Central Asia and Georgia initiative advances to confirmed bookings remains to be seen, but the source's account suggests the organization is at minimum evaluating the possibility for its 2027 slate.
