Azerbaijan will host UFC for the first time on June 21 at the Baku Crystal Hall, marking a major milestone for the country's sports scene.
For the first time in history, Azerbaijan will host the UFC on June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall. The event is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and Baku City Circuit Operations Company.
UFC President Dana White and Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov signed the agreement in Miami.
The main event will feature former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill against No. 7 contender Khalil Rountree Jr.
The card also features:
- Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Tagir Ulanbekov (flyweight)
- Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev (heavyweight)
- Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (lightweight co-main event)
Local fighters Nazim Sadykhov and Tofiq Musayev will also compete.
UFC champions Merab Dvalishvili and Belal Muhammad will attend as special guests.
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Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
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Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
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Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation advisory for Iranian civilians living near weapons production sites and associated infrastructure within Iran. The message was shared on the social media platform X in both Arabic and Farsi by an official military spokesperson.
Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the end of a curfew imposed on downtown Los Angeles following last week's Anti-ICE protests, citing its success in maintaining order.
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Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
Missiles fired from Iran were observed over several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Tubas, on the fifth day of the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Authorities have urged the public to seek shelter as air defense systems respond.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the end of a curfew imposed on downtown Los Angeles following last week's Anti-ICE protests, citing its success in maintaining order.
Scarlett Johansson recalls how the original “Jurassic Park” deeply influenced her childhood as she premieres her role in “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” set to release on July 2.
President Donald Trump met with top security advisers Tuesday as the U.S. boosted its military presence in the Middle East amid escalating strikes between Israel and Iran.
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