The fact that Zuffa has hired former NBA executive Mark Fischer to get MMA going in Asia tells you something. So, by the way, does the fact that the WEC has signed undefeated lightweight Chinese MMA fighter Tiequan Zhang to a contract.
It tells you that MMA is about to explode.
China is an enormous market that is ripe for a sport like MMA. Think of the martial arts history there. We're talking about kung fu, shuai jiao, and the Shaolin monks. The possibilities are endless.
The signing of Zhang truly signifies something, as will his upcoming fight against Alex Karalexis. You've got to think that the sport is about to explode.
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