Why is Saudi Arabia hosting some of the biggest boxing fights with stars like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua while also investing in the PFL? Why is the UFC going to start hosting cards in the country? When you take a bigger picture, why also are the UAE and Qatar trying to make big inroads into professional sports? In this interview by Luke Thomas with investigating journalist Karim Zidan, the Egyptian-Canadian journalist explains that the Arabian peninsula - not just Saudi Arabia - is heavily investing in sports properties and, specifically, combat sports. Yes, big stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and even Leo Messi are already part of the broader sports imaging efforts. However, as Zidan explains, sportswashing is part of it, but not the sum total of the efforts. He also believes the future hub and home of combat sports in 10 years may no longer be Las Vegas, but Saudi Arabia. Get MORNING KOMBAT merchandise now: https://morningkombat.store/ #MorningKombat #LukeThomas #saudiara