UFC events are being planned for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia in 2027, according to a source close to ongoing negotiations. The reports indicate all four Central Asian and Caucasus nations are under consideration to host cards during that year.
According to a source close to ongoing negotiations, the UFC is reportedly eyeing four countries — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia — as potential hosts for events in 2027. The reports have not been officially confirmed by the promotion, and details surrounding specific dates, venues, or card formats remain unannounced.
The four nations span Central Asia and the South Caucasus, a region that has produced a growing number of active UFC fighters in recent years. Should the events materialize, it would represent a significant expansion of the UFC's international footprint in a part of the world where the sport has built a passionate and rapidly growing fanbase.
Why it matters
- A confirmed slate across all four countries would mark one of the UFC's most ambitious regional touring efforts outside North America and Europe.
- Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in particular have developed deep mixed martial arts cultures, with fighters from both nations currently competing at the highest levels of the sport.
- Georgia, a nation with strong combat sports traditions in wrestling and grappling, has seen increasing MMA interest that a live UFC event could accelerate further.
- Kyrgyzstan would represent new ground for the promotion, potentially opening doors to emerging talent pipelines across the broader region.
Because these reports stem from an unconfirmed source, the scope and scheduling of any such events remain fluid. No official announcement from the UFC has been issued as of the date of this report.
