Baku: Tickets for the upcoming UFC tournament in Baku have been purchased by fans from 67 countries worldwide, with the strongest interest recorded in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Trkiye, Kazakhstan, and Israel. Azerbaijan is the only country in the CIS, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus to host a UFC event, making this tournament a significant milestone for the region.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the tournament is scheduled for June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena. The main event will feature Azerbaijan's Rafael Fiziev against Mexico's Manuel Torres. The co-main event will see Russian middleweight Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov face Brazil's Michel Pereira. These matchups have generated significant interest and anticipation among the global UFC fan base.

Additionally, Azerbaijani fighter Farman Hasanov will enter the Octagon to face Eric Nolan of the United States, adding further excitement for local fans. The event promises to showcase top-tier talent and provide a platform for athletes from different countries to compete on an international stage.