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Tyson and "Ertugrul" arrive in Jordan to participate in Martial Arts Week

Tyson and "Ertugrul" arrive in Jordan to participate in Martial Arts Week

Global boxing legend, American Mike Tyson, and Turkish star Engin Altan Düzyatan, known for his role as "Ertugrul" in the famous historical series, arrived in Amman today, Wednesday, to participate as guests of honor in the events of Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Week and the "DF: Uncaged" championship.

Tyson said he is happy to be in Jordan, noting that his previous knowledge of the Kingdom was focused on the ancient city of Petra, and that his current visit gives him the opportunity to get to know Jordan more broadly and visit the Rose City.

He added that he agreed to participate in the events as soon as he received the invitation, expressing his happiness to be in Jordan and to participate in this event.

For his part, the Turkish star expressed his happiness to visit Jordan, sending messages of love to the Jordanian public and praising the warm welcome he received upon his arrival in Amman.

The participation of the two stars comes as part of the Jordan Mixed Martial Arts Week events, which aim to enhance the Kingdom's presence on the sports tourism map, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordan Tourism Board.

The events will conclude with the "DF: Uncaged" grand fight night next Friday at the Roman Amphitheater in the capital, Amman, as part of a program that includes a range of sports activities and accompanying events.

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