Amman: Jordan is gearing up to host "Jordan MMA Week," an international mixed martial arts event jointly organised by the Jordanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Jordan Combat Consulting, and Makana 360 Consulting and Marketing Company. The highly anticipated week-long event promises to bring together elite international and regional fighters, sports figures, media personalities, celebrities, content creators, and other prominent guests.
According to Jordan News Agency, the event will feature a series of professional fights, sports, and media activities at several of Jordan's major tourist and historical destinations. Organisers have expressed their ambition to make the event one of the largest and most ambitious combat sports gatherings in Jordan, tapping into the increasing global popularity of mixed martial arts.
The programme aims to intertwine the sport with Jordan's rich cultural and historical heritage, with activities planned in Amman, Jerash, the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. Events at archaeological and historical sites will be coordinated with the relevant authorities to ensure the protection and preservation of these locations.
Zaid Mirza, CEO of the Jordanian Martial Arts Consultancy, highlighted that the Roman Amphitheater in Amman will not only serve as a venue but also become an integral part of the event's visual identity. "The place evokes the arenas and warriors of the ancient world and we are reviving this spirit today through a modern and exceptional experience in combat sports," Mirza stated.
The event will showcase internationally renowned fighters and leading regional talent from countries such as the United States, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, the UAE, and Palestine. Mirza mentioned that the initiative goes beyond just organising fights, aiming to create a new generation of combat sports experiences while highlighting Jordan's historical and cultural identity to a global audience.
Jordan MMA Week is set to receive extensive media coverage regionally and internationally, with television broadcasts and participation from media outlets, content creators, celebrities, and other notable figures. The event seeks to build on the legacy of Desert Force, which introduced professional MMA to audiences across the Arab region, and is described by organisers as a new and more ambitious phase in that journey.
Organisers are also focused on establishing an international sports and media platform based in Jordan, aiming to strengthen the Kingdom's status as a regional hub for major martial arts events and attract fighters, fans, and international media. Details regarding the main fight venue, participating fighters, media partners, personalities, and the full programme will be announced at a later date.