Ciryl Gane became the first French-born UFC champion when he defeated Derrick Lewis on Saturday at UFC 265. It represented yet another milestone in the UFC's globalization efforts, which have made the promotion one of the fastest-growing sports entities in the world.
And the UFC is preparing to expand its global reach, targeting areas of the world that have not yet hosted a UFC event, as well as countries that appear ready for major growth. Find out where the UFC is headed, what data it uses to select areas, and which fighters are helping pave the way.