The UFC Performance Institute Shanghai opened its doors to the media this week. The 93,000 square-foot facility will serve as the promotion’s training hub to develop and support the next generation of MMA athletes from the region.
You can take a virtual tour inside the newly opened complex here:
The making of the 🌎's largest, state-of-the-art MMA training and development facility 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/qvNdXN13UX
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) June 21, 2019
The UFC will also utilize the building as its headquarters in Asia, housing employees as well as Performance Institute staff. Additional features will include hospitality suites, dining, retail services, and a fan experience area.
Last week the widely reported strawweight title fight between champion Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang was confirmed for UFC Fight Night Shenzhen. The Chinese challenger is on a 19 fight winning streak and is looking to become the first fighter from her country to win a UFC title.
The event is set for the Universiade Sports Centre on August 31st and will be the UFC’s third fight card on mainland China.
