Firstly, Li Ang's identity as the heavyweight champion participating in an open division contest was a hot topic in itself.
Secondly, even if he did not manage to secure some effective results in the end, just relying on his identity as the previous champion and his Asian face would draw a certain crowd's attention.
Moreover, the reason they set such a high base price for him was also because Eddie wanted to invest in Li Ang himself.
After learning about the case of Eric's Furniture Factory, he specifically studied Li Ang's YouTube channel.
He found that his growth potential was quite promising.
Since his first video, Li Ang's channel's follower count and video play count had been in a continuous growth phase.
Including the stickiness of his fans in the comments and his own abilities, he stood out among many internet celebrities.
