In line with Turki Alalshikh, followers gained’t have to attend too lengthy for the subsequent UFC Saudi Arabia occasion.
The UFC made its debut in Saudi Arabia this previous Saturday with UFC on ABC 6 at Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh. The occasion was headlined by former champion Robert Whittaker, who knocked out short-notice alternative Ikram Aliskerov in Spherical 1.
The UFC not too long ago prolonged its take care of Saudi Arabia, promising extra occasions and even two Energy Slap reveals. Alalshikh says the subsequent UFC Battle Evening card ought to happen early 2025.
“Within the first quarter (of subsequent yr),” Alalshikh stated through the UFC on ABC 6 broadcast. “A giant one. He (White) promised me to have an enormous card. Let’s see.”
No girls competed on Saturday’s occasion, however Alalshikh needs to alter that. He was pleasantly shocked with Saudi Arabia’s enthusiasm for the UFC and needs to up the stakes for the subsequent card.
“I thank Dana. I’m in shock,” Alalshikh stated. “I do know the UFC right here has a whole lot of followers, however you see now, it’s altering my thoughts. I don’t suppose there’s a whole lot of followers like this, 12,000 till 1 a.m., and now I’m asking Dana for the subsequent card. We wish to make it 30,000 right here. We’re ready, and we wish girls additionally within the subsequent struggle.”
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