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Kim San and Son Jin-ho Embrace After Road FC 078 Bout
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Kim San and Son Jin-ho Embrace After Road FC 078 Bout

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The mixed martial arts event Road FC 078 took place on August 29th at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul.
  • The main event featured a bantamweight interim championship bout between Yang Ji-yong and Kim Hyun-woo.
  • This marks the first bantamweight title fight in 1351 days since the retirement of former champion Moon Je-hoon.

The atmosphere was charged at Seoul's Jangchung Gymnasium on August 29th as the "Gooone ROAD FC 078" event unfolded, showcasing a series of exciting mixed martial arts contests. Among the notable moments captured was an embrace between fighters Kim San and Son Jin-ho, symbolizing sportsmanship following their bout.

The main event of the evening was a highly anticipated interim bantamweight championship clash between Yang Ji-yong and Kim Hyun-woo. This bout held significant historical weight, as it marked the first time the bantamweight title was contested in 1351 days, following the retirement of the sixth champion, Moon Je-hoon.

The event also featured other compelling matchups, including bouts involving former flyweight title challenger Pyun Ye-jun and Ko Dong-hyuk. Additionally, the card included Japan's DEEP lightweight champion, adding an international flavor to the competition. The return of the bantamweight title contention generated considerable excitement among fans and analysts alike.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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