Russia hosts the first edition of the UFC in September

The card for the first event in Russia has not yet been released. (Photo: Reproduction/Twittter UFC)

This Wednesday (16), the first edition of the UFC in Russia was confirmed on September 15, at the Olympic Arena in Moscow. After much speculation since the beginning of the year, Ultimate announced the event through its social networks, but no fight was confirmed for the historic card.

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According to the UFC, fans in the World Cup country have grown to more than 22 million. Due to the popularization of the sport, Ultimate saw the opportunity to hold an event in 2018. Today the organization highlights the Russians: the heavyweight, Alexander Volkov and the featherweight, Zabit Magomedsharipov. The main fighter in Russia today is the lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Second senior vice president of UFC international, David Shaw, Russia is a key part of the UFC's international expansion strategy. “The demand from our fans to bring a live event to Russia has been huge, and with the vast potential this market holds for us, we knew it was the perfect time to bring the UFC Moscow”He concluded.

Russia, are you ready?! Our first trip to Russia happens at #UFCMoscow Sept. 15! 🎟 link in bio!

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