Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has voiced optimism that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Russia in the fall of 2025. This announcement was made in a social media post on June 8.

Dmitriev shared his anticipation on X, stating, “Let’s make history.“

UFC’s potential return to Russia has been a topic of speculation. In April, UFC President Dana White responded to a query about the tournament’s comeback to Russia by saying, “We are a global organization,” without providing a clear confirmation.

The last time Russia hosted a UFC tournament was in 2019.