Saudi boss reveals talks with Dana White’s UFC to bring Conor McGregor on Saudi Arabia fight card

Conor McGregor is one of the most recognizable names in MMA. He has visited Saudi Arabia twice to attend boxing events. The Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, recently revealed that he approached the UFC about having McGregor compete in a future event in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has become a popular destination for high-profile combat sports events. Alalshikh’s interest in securing Conor McGregor underscores the country’s desire to attract significant MMA stars. The UFC had planned a Fight Night event in Riyadh for March but then rescheduled it for June, creating a potential for an even more major spectacle. This is what Turki Alalshikh had to say about the UFC Saudi event:

I tell to Caroline, and she is close friends with McGregor and myself. We are ready to have fight with him. We try maybe and we will announce it, we will do something big. And i ask UFc if there is chance to have McGregor in this card or in the future.

Turki Alalshikh via DAZN

Dana White had recently announced that the Saudi Arabia bill will not include any title fights. This is consistent with the nature of the proposed McGregor-Chandler bout, which will not be a title fight. McGregor’s popularity as one of the most popular combat athletes makes him a great asset for any event. A fight in Saudi Arabia could be a pay-per-view or Fight Night spectacle.

The enigma surrounding McGregor’s prospective debut on a Saudi Arabian bout card heightens MMA fans’ enthusiasm. Only time will tell if McGregor will enter the Kingdom’s spotlight and contribute to the expanding heritage of combat sports in Saudi Arabia.

Fight fans react to Turki Alalshikh’s wish to have Conor McGregor highlight the Saudi card

Conor McGregor’s potential inclusion on the fight card in Saudi Arabia sent fans around the MMA community excitedly. McGregor’s possibility of competing in Saudi Arabia sparked interest on social media websites. Turki Alalshikh has asked Dana White if he could be on the Saudi Arabia card.

Social media platforms evolved into debate hubs. Fight fans discussed the prospective opponent and the consequences of such a high-profile matchup. Some fight fans believed this was very doable as Conor was expected to return this summer. Others felt this would be a waste and McGregor shouldn’t headline this card. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The reaction of fans demonstrated McGregor’s position as a worldwide sporting hero. The combination of McGregor’s star power and Saudi Arabia’s increasing reputation as a combat sports destination sparked heated debate, producing an explosive atmosphere in the MMA world.

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