The UFC is reportedly considering the creation of a Japanese ‘mini series' that would be used to develop talent in the region and introduce them to the Japanese audience.
Four smaller-scale shows per year would form the series, with name fighters in the headline slot and newer talent underneath them.
That's according to the UFC Managing Director of Asian Operations, Mark Fischer, who says that Japan can be considered "the home of the martial arts" and thus deserves to hold events on a regular basis.
Early this year, the UFC made it's first venture into Japan in a very long time and featured a very strong card. UFC 144 delivered, and now it seems that the UFC will be going even deeper into Japan in 2013. With these four small shows, they will be showcasing Japanese talent, trying to make their connection to the Japanese audience stronger and hopefully producing new stars from that area.
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