Dong Hyun Kim (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)UFC Announces First Event in South Korea José Youngs May 16, 2015 Events, News, Spotlight After finally breaking into the Filipino market, the UFC has already begun plans for it’s next trip to Asia. On Saturday morning, UFC officials announced they will touch down in Seoul, South Korea, on November 28, 2015 at the city’s Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena. This marks the UFC’s first event in South Korea. “The UFC in Asia is growing at an impressive pace and this event in Seoul will mark our second new market this year,” stated Executive Vice President and General ManagerUFC Asia Kenneth Berger said. “South Korea has some of Asia’s best MMA athletes and this event is fully expected to illustrate just how powerful and technical these fighters have become. As usual we will bring a truly international fight card to the region, giving our loyal fans and those new to the sport a thrilling night to remember.” While there is no word on who will appear in the night’s main event South Korean standouts such as Dong Hyn Kim, Yoshirio Akiyama and Hyun Gyu Lim are expected to appear on the card. Details of how to register and purchase tickets will be released soon.
