The Flow Show with Jeff Gross Asim Zaidi / Karate Combat President / 2x Kickboxing World Champ
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
Asim Zaidi:
https://www.instagram.com/president.awesome/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/karatecombat/?hl=en
Jeff Gross:
https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspoker
https://www.youtube.com/jeffgrosspodcast
http://twitch.com/jeffgrosspoker