Mark Fischer leaves NBA for UFC
National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran Mark Fischer, a key figure in the NBA's growth in China, will be the executive vice president and managing director for Asia for Ultimate Fighting Championship.
"Our goal is to be in a billion households worldwide in the coming years, and Asia is key to that growth because of the region's aptitude in martial arts,” Fischer told The Hollywood Reporter.
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