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How is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia quickly becoming the combat sports capital of the world? There are exciting developments in MMA and sports growth underway in Saudi Arabia, as Danny Townsend, CEO of SRJ Sports Investments, discusses the impactful partnership with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). In this excellent piece of coverage by Timothy JR Wheaton, who's out there right now, we learned about how this collaboration is aiming to elevate combat sports in the region, starting with the PFL vs. Bellator event tomorrow on February 24 at the Riyadh Season | موسم الرياض. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand into other regions, including the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America. The partnership between SRJ and PFL is focused on promoting fitness, sport, and providing pathways for young aspiring MMA athletes in Saudi Arabia. Townsend emphasizes the importance of localizing global sports to create world-class events that inspire participation and excellence in sports within the kingdom. Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL, aligns this effort with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to develop a world-class MMA ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. This endeavor includes working with the Saudi MMA Federation and other sports federations to nurture talent from the grassroots level to the professional stage. Townsend also highlights the broader vision of developing a robust sports economy in Saudi Arabia, capable of hosting world-class events and fostering champions in MMA and other sports. This vision represents a significant opportunity for Saudi athletes and the sports sector as a whole. As the PFL, Saudi Arabia, and SRJ Sports Investments kick off their collaboration with the upcoming event, it marks the beginning of a promising journey towards achieving these ambitious goals in the sports industry. 🌟 #sportsbusiness #investements #mena #mma via Arabs MMA LLC