RUMOR - UFC reportedly eyeing first event in Georgia in 2027

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The bottom line

Dana White has reportedly said the UFC is eyeing Georgia for a 2027 event, which would be its first in the home country of Merab Dvalishvili.

UFC reportedly eyeing first event in Georgia in 2027 — Photo via Knockout Daily

What we know

Merab Dvalishvili, the first Georgian-born UFC champion, fights Petr Yan at UFC 333 on Oct. 24

Reported, not confirmed

Dana White reportedly confirmed the UFC is eyeing Georgia for a 2027 event Knockout Daily, citing an Azerbaijani news outlet
A Georgia card would be the UFC's first event in the country Knockout Daily
No date or venue has been announced and the UFC has made no official announcement Knockout Daily

Today at 1:26 PM

The UFC is reportedly looking at Georgia for an event in 2027, which would be the promotion's first card in the country. Knockout Daily cites a report from a news outlet in neighboring Azerbaijan saying Dana White confirmed the interest; only the report's headline was available, with no direct quote, date or venue.

The obvious draw would be Merab Dvalishvili, the first Georgian-born champion in UFC history. The former bantamweight titleholder (21-5) faces Petr Yan in their trilogy fight at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 24, his first appearance since December 6, 2025.

The UFC has not officially announced any event in Georgia.

Summary: Dana White has reportedly said the UFC is eyeing Georgia for a 2027 event, which would be its first in the home country of Merab Dvalishvili.

Key points (one per line): An Azerbaijani outlet reported that Dana White confirmed UFC interest in a 2027 event in Georgia
It would be the UFC's first card in the country
No date, venue or direct quote from White is available
Georgian Merab Dvalishvili fights Petr Yan at UFC 333 on Oct. 24