Azerbaijani Leader Meets UFC President

2025-06-22 12:41:34

(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s head of state, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting in Baku on Friday with Dana White, President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as the nation gears up to host its first-ever UFC event starting Saturday.

White commended the groundwork done for the competition and expressed gratitude to Aliyev for facilitating the arrival of the UFC to Azerbaijan.

Emphasizing the significance of this landmark occasion, President Aliyev stated: “The organization of the UFC tournament for the first time in our country is significant. We want it to be sustainable,” as reported by a state media outlet.

The discussion also covered Azerbaijan’s wider endeavors in promoting athletic development, including the accomplishments of homegrown sports figures and various programs designed to motivate young people to engage in physical activities.

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