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Conclusion of Jordan's Mixed Martial Arts Week

The Roman Amphitheater: A Meeting of History, Sports, and Art

Conclusion of Jordan's Mixed Martial Arts Week

The Roman Amphitheater in the heart of Amman transformed two nights ago into a venue uniting history, sports, and art, marking the conclusion of Jordan's Mixed Martial Arts Week with the "Desert Force: Ankeeged" championship, attended by a large audience.

The evening, featuring 14 professional bouts, included fighters from Jordan and several Arab and foreign countries, alongside the presence of Jordanian official, sports, and international artistic figures, including boxing legend Mike Tyson, Brazilian star Ronaldinho, Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, and digital platform star Khabib Magomedov.

Jordanian fighters left their mark on the tournament, as Zaki Kiyyali, Yazan Balawi, and Fereih Harahsheh secured victories on the preliminary card, while Abdullah Jaweesh competed in the main card, affirming Jordan's presence at one of the region's most prominent mixed martial arts events.

The event extended beyond fights, blending sports, art, and heritage: the Jordanian Armed Forces Band delivered musical performances, while the Ma'an Folk Arts Troupe added atmosphere with dabke and dahiya dances, alongside Circassian folklore performances.

The areas surrounding the amphitheater were adorned with theatrical scenes performed by actors dressed in costumes inspired by Roman and Nabataean armies, creating a vivid link between past and present.

The evening opened with the royal anthem and a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Karak attack, lending the event a deeply resonant national dimension.

The event was organized by Makana 360 and Jordan Combat Consulting, in cooperation with the Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Federation, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board, as part of efforts to diversify Jordan’s tourism offerings and enhance the Kingdom’s position on the global sports tourism map.

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