Jeff sits down with Asim Zadie, the president of Karate Combat, detailing his journey from running Goat Shed MMA gym to leading a viral combat sports league. They discuss the league's striking-focused ruleset, the importance of storytelling for fighter promotion, and plans for international expansion in locations like Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Zadie shares insights about cryptocurrency financing for fighters and a memorable encounter with Bollywood star Salman Khan, with potential growth opportunities in the Indian market. 

Chapters:

0:00 Karate Combat Origins

4:41 The Goat Shed Phenomenon

11:45 The Future of Karate Combat

16:41 Competing with the UFC

20:28 The Evolution of Karate Combat

31:16 Fighter Experiences

42:02 Rivalries in Combat Sports

58:44 The Olympic Perspective

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