Amman, October 31 (Petra) –"Jordan Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Week" concluded in Amman on Friday night with the "Desert Force: Uncaged" championship held at the Amman's Roman Theatre.

The event drew a "large" crowd and featured fighters from Jordan, as well as several other Arab and foreign nations.

The evening was attended by various Jordanian officials and public figures, alongside international sports and entertainment icons, including former world boxing champion Mike Tyson, Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, and social media personality Hasbulla Magomedov.

During the tournament, Jordanian fighters made a strong impression, as Zaki Kayali, Yazan Balawi, and Freih Harahsheh secured victories in the preliminary bouts, while Abdullah Jawish competed in the main card.

In total, the event featured 14 professional fights, as artistic and cultural performances were simultaneously performed.

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) Band delivered musical shows, Ma'an Folk Arts Troupe performed traditional folkloric dances dances, while other bands also displayed Circassian folklore.

Furthermore, the thearter's adjacent areas hosted performers dressed in costumes inspired by Roman and Nabataean armies, alongside various other entertainment activities held in conjunction with the event.

The event began with the playing of the national anthem, followed by a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Karak attack.

The week was organized as part of broader efforts to diversify Jordan’s tourism products and promote sports tourism.

//Petra//AG