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UFC is in negotiations to hold events in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia in 2027, according to a source close to the talks. The events would mark a significant expansion of the promotion's presence across Central Asia and the Caucasus region.
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According to a source close to ongoing talks, the UFC is reportedly in negotiations to stage events across four countries — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia — sometime in 2027, a move that would represent a substantial geographic push into Central Asia and the Caucasus region.
The discussions remain unconfirmed, and no official announcement has been made by the promotion. The report should be treated as unverified until the UFC or its partners provide formal confirmation.
Why it matters
- Central Asia and the Caucasus have produced a growing number of UFC-roster fighters in recent years, making the region an increasingly attractive market for live events.
- Hosting cards in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia simultaneously in a single calendar year would mark an unprecedented expansion across that part of the world for the promotion.
- Local fan bases in cities such as Tashkent, Almaty, and Tbilisi have demonstrated strong interest in combat sports, potentially offering the UFC significant new commercial and broadcast opportunities.
- Any confirmed events would likely be built around fighters with direct ties to each host nation, raising the stakes of regional matchmaking well ahead of 2027.
