Georgian Sports Minister meets UFC President Dana White, discusses future UFC event in Georgia

Shalva Gogoladze, Georgia's Minister of Sport, met with UFC President Dana White during the UFC 316 event in Newark. The meeting, organised by David Natroshvili, the founder of long-time UFC partner company SPRIBE, focused on strengthening ties between Georgia and the premier mixed martial arts organisation.

Gogoladze highlighted the significant strides Georgia has made in developing its sports infrastructure and formally extended an invitation for the UFC to host an event in the country.

Both parties agreed to initiate negotiations and preparatory work aimed at organising a future UFC event in Georgia.

The officials discussed the prospects for the development of MMA in Georgia.

Discussions also revolved around the future prospects of MMA development in Georgia. Gogoladze informed White about the upcoming MMA World Championship slated to be held in Georgia and invited the UFC President to attend the event.