The date and location for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in Baku have been officially announced.

According to Offsideplus.az, mixed martial arts (MMA) fans in Azerbaijan will be able to witness the action live on June 21, 2024.

The official UFC website has confirmed that UFC Fight Night 259 will take place at Baku Crystal Hall. The list of fighters set to compete in the event will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Notably, Azerbaijani fighters Nazim Sadykov and Rafael Fiziev have already competed in the UFC this year.