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 specific dates or venues have been confirmed.
According to a source close to ongoing negotiations, 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 under consideration. The information was reported by TASS, though no official confirmation has been issued and specific dates or venues remain unannounced.
The report, if accurate, would represent a significant expansion of the UFC's footprint into a region that has produced a growing wave of combat sports talent in recent years. All four countries have developed notable mixed martial arts communities, and staging events locally would tap into established fan bases with deep roots in wrestling and combat sports culture.
Why it matters
- A confirmed presence in Central Asia and the Caucasus would mark one of the UFC's most ambitious regional pushes in years
- Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in particular have produced multiple fighters active on UFC rosters, giving potential home-crowd events immediate local appeal
- Kyrgyzstan and Georgia each carry strong wrestling traditions, making them natural markets for the sport's continued global growth
- With no dates or venues confirmed, the scale and format of any planned events remain entirely open
Because this story originates from a single unnamed source speaking to TASS, it should be treated as unverified until the UFC or official government or venue partners make a formal announcement. The organization has held events in Abu Dhabi, London, Paris, and other international markets in recent years, demonstrating an ongoing appetite for expanding its global calendar, but nothing in the current report confirms that 2027 plans for these four countries have moved beyond the negotiation stage.
