A source close to ongoing negotiations has indicated that the UFC is planning events in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia in 2027.
According to a source close to ongoing negotiations, the UFC is reportedly planning a series of events across Central Asia and the Caucasus in 2027, with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia all said to be under consideration as host nations. None of these plans have been officially confirmed by the promotion.
Should the events materialize, they would represent a significant expansion of the UFC's international footprint into a region that has produced a growing number of competitive mixed martial artists in recent years. Holding events in all four countries within a single calendar year would mark an ambitious push into markets the organization has not previously hosted.
Why it matters
- Central Asia and the Caucasus have become increasingly fertile ground for MMA talent, giving the UFC commercial and developmental incentive to stage events there.
- Local cards typically feature regional fighters in prominent roles, which can accelerate the careers of prospects from those countries.
- A multi-nation tour of this scale would signal a broader strategic commitment to the region rather than a one-off visit.
- Because the report comes from an unconfirmed source, schedules, venues, and specific dates remain entirely unknown at this stage.
