Though the issues with Ali's drug addiction came to light, at least in terms of the Saudi Royal Family discovering them. Alex's deal on behalf of the United States and its military industrial complex went through just fine. Leaving Alex in a state where he could finally return home.
Because of this, Alex decided to put a pin in the grenade that was his attempts to sabotage Ali and Aisha's engagement. After all, if he made another move, and too quickly, he would arouse suspicions. It had also been an extremely long time since he had an MMA fight.
While only eight months, which was not the worst thing in the world considering Alex already had three fights in the Ultimate Fighting Challenge, all within the span of a single year, it wasn't a good look for an up and come to take so much time off.
