Bakcell is the main partner of the UFC Baku event

SOCIETY23.06.2026
Bakcell is the main partner of the UFC Baku event

Bakcell will bring the unforgettable excitement of combat sports to Azerbaijani fans as the main partner of the global MMA organization UFC’s tournament to be held in Baku. Renowned UFC fighters, including athletes representing Azerbaijan, will step into the octagon at the event taking place at the National Gymnastics Arena.

In one of the highly anticipated matchups of the UFC tournament to be held in Baku on June 27, Farman Hasanov, representing Azerbaijan, will face off against US representative Erik Nolan. In the main event of the night, Rafael Fiziyev will face Manuel Torres in the lightweight division. In the co-main event, Shara Magomedov, nicknamed “Shara Bullet,” will fight Michel Pereira.

The event, held with the support of Bakcell, will provide high-level sports excitement to both local and international fans. Highlighting the message “Bakcell calls you to victory,” the company promotes the fighting spirit, determination, and will to win through this partnership.

It should be noted that for the second consecutive year, Bakcell is supporting the UFC tournament held in Azerbaijan. Bringing together millions of fans globally, the UFC is considered one of the most popular sports organizations in the world.

About Bakcell

Bakcell is the first and largest private telecommunications company in Azerbaijan. Currently, the company provides high-quality and fast telecommunications services to more than three million customers. As one of the largest investors in the non-oil sector of the country’s economy, Bakcell contributes to the sustainable development of Azerbaijan with innovative AI-based solutions.

Bakcell is part of the Azerconnect Group, which is a member of the NEQSOL Holding international group of companies operating in various countries and industries.