Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, will hold the '2023 Uljin Fighting Championship Mixed Martial Arts Tournament' for two days starting from the 13th at the Uljin Gunmin Gymnasium.
As the tournament, which is gaining worldwide popularity, is being held for the third consecutive time, the event hosted by the Uljin-gun Boxing Association and organized by the Uljin-gun Sports Council aims to leap forward as a premium sports city. The tournament will feature a total of 26 matches divided into semi-pro matches, pro matches, and special matches, with about 60 athletes competing fiercely.
In particular, this tournament will boost local pride as a festival created together with the participation of local singers and student dance teams from the Uljin area in the pre-event performances. Additionally, a fan signing event with UFC active fighter Kang Kyung-ho will provide a unique enjoyment for both local residents and tourists.
Son Byeong-bok, the county governor, stated, “We will do our best to revitalize the local economy by actively promoting the region and attracting tourists through online and offline broadcasts of the Uljin-gun mixed martial arts tournament, including Korea-Japan matches and international matches.”
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