Saudi Arabia has big plans for the UFC.
As the promotion prepares to land in Saudi Arabia for the first time on June 22 with a card headlined by Khamzat Chimaev and ex-middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, a deal has already been struck to extend the relationship, with another UFC Saudi Arabia event planned for late 2024 or early 2025. In addition to that deal, Riyadh Season — the annual music, sports, and entertainment festival held in Saudi Arabia ...