Russian MMA heavyweight Alexey Oleynik, who is currently speaking on behalf of UFC, said that the organization signed a contract for the tournament in Russia.
"Today, UFC contract was signed with Russia. Everything is arranged, everything is official. UFC goes to Russia," Oleynik said.
Earlier Oleynik stressed that the official statement from UFC will follow in February 2018. In addition, there was information that UFC had actually issued a preliminary lease of the sports complex "Olympic" on September 14 and 15, 2018.