{"id":953178,"date":"2026-04-21T07:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ufc-to-return-to-azerbaijan-in-a-multi-year-partnership-with-baku-city-circuit\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:05:08","slug":"ufc-to-return-to-azerbaijan-in-a-multi-year-partnership-with-baku-city-circuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ufc-to-return-to-azerbaijan-in-a-multi-year-partnership-with-baku-city-circuit\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b><i>UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU to be held Saturday, June 27<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>LAS VEGAS &amp; BAKU, Azerbaijan&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nUFC, the world\u2019s premier mixed martial arts organisation, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC), today announced a multi-year agreement that will bring UFC Fight Nights once a year to Baku through 2028, starting with <b><i>UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU<\/i><\/b> on Saturday, June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena.<\/p>\n<p>\nFollowing an incredible sold-out debut event in front of more than 14,000 fans at the Baku Crystal Hall last June, it was clear the appetite for MMA in the region was stronger than ever. Meeting in Las Vegas, UFC President and CEO, Dana White, and Minister of Youth and Sports Azerbaijan Farid Gayibov, discussed the successes of UFC\u2019s debut event and how this partnership will grow in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p><b>Dana White, UFC President and CEO, said, &#8220;<\/b>Baku is one of the best cities in the world to visit, It\u2019s beautiful and home to some of the greatest people you\u2019ll ever meet. I was completely blown away when I visited last year. The hospitality was next level, and the fans were incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the sport. Fans from all over the world should come experience it!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, said, <\/b>\u201cSecuring a multi-year partnership with UFC marks a significant milestone in Azerbaijan\u2019s strategy to solidify its status as a premier global sports destination. Building on a proven track record of hosting elite events\u2014from the inaugural European Games to Formula 1\u2014this collaboration is set to accelerate the development of mixed martial arts and unlock new horizons for Azerbaijani athletes and competitors from across the region. With UFC now a staple of Baku\u2019s vibrant sporting calendar, our national fighters gain a prestigious platform to showcase their prowess on the international stage, competing before a passionate home crowd. This partnership further underscores Azerbaijan\u2019s unwavering capacity to deliver high-impact, world-class sporting spectacles to a global audience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Maqsud Farzullayev, General Director of Baku City Circuit Operations Company, added, <\/b>\u201cFollowing the incredible sold-out reception of last year\u2019s UFC debut, we are thrilled to extend our partnership and bring Fight Nights back to Baku. This year, we are witnessing exceptionally strong regional demand, with a notable increase in inbound visitors. We are confident the event will be even larger and more spectacular, delivering significant value for the city while offering an unforgettable experience for attendees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nTo stay up to date with all the event news and gain early access tickets, fans are advised to register their interest at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufc.com%2Fbaku&amp;esheet=54519410&amp;newsitemid=20260420259966&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=UFC.com%2FBaku&amp;index=1&amp;md5=a40508e962eca11763810d23bedde72e\">UFC.com\/Baku<\/a> and follow @UFC on social media for all the latest UFC updates.<\/p>\n<p><b>About UFC\u00ae<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nUFC\u00ae is the world&#8217;s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 1 billion broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC&#8217;s athlete roster features the world&#8217;s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization&#8217;s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS\u00ae, one of the world&#8217;s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com\/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.<\/p>\n<p><b>About BCC<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nBaku City Circuit Operation Company (BCC) is the leading organizer of major international sporting events in Azerbaijan and the official promoter of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the world\u2019s biggest motorsport championship, attracting top drivers and millions of fans globally. Since 2025, BCC has been the official organizer of UFC events in Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n<p>\nOperating to the highest international standards, BCC oversees the planning and delivery of large-scale sporting and entertainment events, ensuring seamless operations. BCC continues to position Azerbaijan as one of the premier destinations for international competitions.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information, visit azerbaijangp.com and follow BCC on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok @BCC.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260420259966r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260420259966\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260420259966\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">Press Contact<br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><br \/><b>UFC \u2013 <\/b>Niamh Moran<b \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Niamh.moran@ufc.com\">Niamh.moran@ufc.com<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/><b>BCC \u2013 <\/b>Leyla Amirsultanova <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:l.amirsultanova@azerbaijangp.com\">l.amirsultanova@azerbaijangp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Nevada United States North America Azerbaijan Asia Pacific<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Entertainment Martial Arts Sports Events\/Concerts<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260420259966\/en\/2457416\/3\/UFC_Logo_red_%281%29.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU to be held Saturday, June 27 LAS VEGAS &amp; BAKU, Azerbaijan&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; UFC, the world\u2019s premier mixed martial arts organisation, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC), today announced a multi-year agreement that will bring UFC Fight Nights once a year to Baku through 2028, starting with UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU on Saturday, June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena. Following an incredible sold-out debut event in front of more than 14,000 fans at the Baku Crystal Hall last June, it was clear the appetite for MMA in the region &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ufc-to-return-to-azerbaijan-in-a-multi-year-partnership-with-baku-city-circuit\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-953178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ufc-to-return-to-azerbaijan-in-a-multi-year-partnership-with-baku-city-circuit\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"UFC to Return to Azerbaijan in a Multi-Year Partnership With Baku City Circuit UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU to be held Saturday, June 27 LAS VEGAS &amp; BAKU, Azerbaijan&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; UFC, the world\u2019s premier mixed martial arts organisation, together with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC), today announced a multi-year agreement that will bring UFC Fight Nights once a year to Baku through 2028, starting with UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU on Saturday, June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena. 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