Since its first event in China in 2017, the UFC has grown from a niche activity into a mainstream sport and now estimates it has nearly 18 million fans in the country.
Published: 4:33pm, 2 Oct 2026Updated: 4:33pm, 2 Oct 2026
Su Mudaerji, the first Tibetan Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, earned a unanimous decision win in Shanghai on August 29. The 27-year-old’s victory in the Chinese city was witnessed by the largest crowd the UFC has drawn in Asia. The win also moved Su Mudaerji closer to the sport’s top 10.