
UFC Gym Unveils China Expansion Plans, Calling It a 'Critically Important' Market
UFC Gym, the commercial fitness extension of the popular MMA organization, is entering the mainland China market, the operator announced.
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UFC Gym, the commercial fitness extension of the popular MMA organization, is entering the mainland China market, the operator announced.

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