UFC continues plans for world domination

That sound you are hearing is the "Imperial March" and no it is not a coincidence that the music blares every time Lorenzo Fertitta walks into a room. 

Kevin Iole has a new profile of Fertitta's contributions to the UFC since he ran away from dying Station Casinos took a more hand's on role with the fight promotion.

Yet, since Fertitta's first full day as the UFC's chief executive officer, he has landed television deals in China, Mexico, France and Germany; is on the verge of bringing a fight card in February to Sydney, Australia; helped settle what could have turned into a nasty dispute between the company and popular heavyweight contender Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic; organized the first UFC Fan Expo and played key roles in the development of a video game and fighter action figures.    

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In addition, Fertitta believes he's made significant inroads toward a television deal in the Middle East. A live event in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates seems more and more likely.    

Anyone else a little skeptical about the possibility of Dubai? What happened to the Philippines or Brazil?

Still I can't wait for the book "UFC Man's Burden: Bringing MMA to the Masses."