Turki Alalshikh is spearheading a revolution in combat sports, orchestrating some of boxing’s most significant matches, including Fury vs. Usyk and Joshua vs. Ngannou. Thanks to Alalshikh’s efforts, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a premier destination not only for boxing but also for WWE and other sports. Dana White has brought UFC’s first-ever event to Saudi Arabia. Ahead of the historic event, the UFC President gifted Alalshikh the prestigious BMF belt.
Dana White Presents Turki Alalshikh with BMF Belt Ahead of Historic UFC Saudi Arabia Debut
Turki Al-Sheikh, Saudi advisor and Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, has partnered with Dana White as a matchmaking collaborator for the Saudi event. After their initial meeting, Turki Alalshikh praised Dana White, acknowledging him as one of the most insightful individuals he has encountered.
The UFC’s first event in Saudi Arabia starts a promising partnership. Recent big boxing matches in the Kingdom have refreshed the sport and could lift the UFC to new levels. Alalshikh has done it in other sports by delivering mega-events, and now it will be interesting to see how this event goes after the dent of Khamzat Chimaev pulling out ahead of the fight.
However, Robert Whittaker encountered another dangerous opponent in Ikram Aliskerov, who stepped up for the fight on short notice. The card looks promising, with notable names such as Sergei Pavlovich and Volkov. Will it meet expectations? Only time will tell, but one thing is sure: It is a historic event, and Alalshikh and White have marked a start to the new UFC era.
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