A source close to ongoing negotiations has told TASS that the UFC is planning to hold events in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia in 2027. No further details on specific venues or cards have been confirmed.
According to a source cited by the Russian state news agency TASS, the UFC is reportedly planning to stage events across four Central Asian and Caucasus nations in 2027, with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia all said to be on the organization's radar.
The report, which has not been officially confirmed by the UFC, offers no details on specific venues, dates, or fight cards. The source is described only as being close to ongoing negotiations, and the claim should be treated as unverified at this stage.
Why it matters
- Central Asia and the Caucasus region have produced a growing number of active UFC fighters in recent years, making the area an increasingly attractive market for live events.
- A multi-country expansion of this scale in 2027 would represent a significant step in the UFC's ongoing push to grow its international footprint beyond its traditional North American and European strongholds.
- Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia have each developed notable combat sports cultures, particularly in wrestling and boxing disciplines that feed directly into MMA pipelines.
- Without confirmed venues or cards, it remains unclear whether these would be standalone Fight Night-level events or part of a broader regional tour format.
The UFC has staged events in a handful of non-traditional markets over the past several years, but a coordinated run through this particular region would be without precedent for the promotion. No timeline for an official announcement has been provided, and the details may still shift considerably as any negotiations continue.
