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ONE FC: Eddie Ng, Hong Kong's Top MMA Fighter Talks About Starting Out Self-Taught in BJJ
The MMA scene in Hong Kong is starting to develop, with Legend FC starting the charge by running several quality shows in the region. In what is considered as a coup by some insiders, Eddie Ng, one of the brightest prospects representing Hong Kong, has been picked up by One FC, a promotion looking...
UFC Now Full Speed Ahead in Tricky China Market
It's full speed ahead for the UFC in Asia. We've discussed the potential problems the UFC will encounter in depth here before. Now Zuffa has found the man they think can adapt and overcome. UFC President Dana White introduced the new Executive VP Mark Fischer who spoke briefly at the UFC 118 press...
FEG Decides to Go Global; Chinese Investment Bank at the Helm
If you've been following the Japanese scene this year, you know what the main topics of discussion have been; the downfall of Japanese MMA and if DREAM can not only survive, but if Japanese fighters can compete on an elite level still. DREAM has lost television ratings, TV deals, sponsorships and...
The Fertitta Files: The UFC Eyes China as Next Break Through Market
The sale of 10-percent interest in the company to the Abu Dhabi government-owned Flash Entertainment was about more than an influx of cash. Zuffa's eyes weren't on the Middle East at all-that move was all about China and the billion potential customers there: "The Abu Dhabi deal was obviously...
UFC 109 Available In China
Press Release: UFC® Events to Live Broadcast on China’s Leading Sports Media Portal Starting with UFC 109Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Hundreds of millions of sports fans in China will now have the opportunity to see UFC superstars like Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre and "Minotauro"...
Zuffa Continues To Gain Market Share Globally
MMAJunkie.com is reporting that the suits at Zuffa have scored a potentially important television contract in China. This might not seem like a major deal right now, but it could potentially pave the wave for the UFC to build some serious brand recognition Asia and help seriously bolster the...
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