How do we combat this?
The more you know about your opponent, the stronger you become; a lot of Chinese speak English, few English speakers speak Chinese.
Jerry Teaches Chinese - YouTube
Bonus he gives some interesting comments on various MMA matches against traditional Chinese fighting style (eg: kung fu) in Fight Commentary Breakdowns and the favorite MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong taking on fake masters in the ring and usually clobbering them.
laowhy86 - YouTube
A young American raised and living in China takes you into the real China - "What is it like to live in China", he asks. Then answers, "A whole lot of hawking and spitting, when you aren't being scammed or ripped off."