UFC Debuts in Azerbaijan with Presidential Backing
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with UFC President Dana White in Baku on Friday ahead of the country’s first-ever UFC tournament, set to begin Saturday, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency
White praised Azerbaijan’s preparations and thanked Aliyev for his support. Aliyev emphasized the significance of hosting the event, expressing hopes for it to become a recurring occasion.
The meeting also touched on Azerbaijan’s broader sports initiatives, including support for young athletes and recent national achievements in athletics.
