New details reveal a UFC Apex-inspired venue built exclusively for TFC fighters, content creation, and the promotion’s long-term future.
After announcing that TFC 22 would take place inside its new dedicated venue, TFC has now provided fans with their clearest look yet at what the TFC Dream Center will become.
The promotion recently released a behind-the-scenes fighter meeting on its official YouTube channel, where TFC CEO Dong Jin outlined the vision behind the new facility and explained how it will change the organization’s future. The meeting also served as a rules briefing and event orientation for fighters competing at TFC 22 on July 11.
A Permanent Home for TFC
Construction of the TFC Dream Center is currently underway, with the venue designed specifically for TFC events rather than traditional arena rentals.
According to Dong Jin, the concept was inspired by the original UFC Apex, which was initially built as a dedicated production facility that allowed the UFC to consistently host events and create digital content under one roof.
Rather than building a large arena, TFC is focusing on functionality.
The Dream Center will feature approximately 130 spectator seats, creating an intimate environment centered around live production and athlete development. More importantly, it will be a venue reserved exclusively for TFC fighters.
“We’re creating a space where only TFC fighters compete and where only TFC fighters create content,” Dong Jin explained during the meeting.
The dedicated venue will allow the promotion to stage events more regularly while producing interviews, promotional videos, behind-the-scenes features, and other digital content without relying on outside facilities.
TFC 22 Will Introduce the Dream Center
Although fans have already learned that TFC 22 will be the first event held inside the new venue, the latest meeting provided additional operational details.
The July 11 event will begin with the preliminary card at 4:30 p.m., followed by the main card at 6:00 p.m.
Because the venue seats only around 130 spectators, TFC said ticket information will be released separately. The promotion acknowledged that demand is expected to exceed available seating.
Fans unable to attend in person will be able to watch the event exclusively through the official TFC YouTube channel.
More Than a Venue
Throughout the meeting, Dong Jin emphasized that the Dream Center represents much more than a new building.
His goal is to create an environment where fighters always have opportunities to compete, develop their personal brands, and remain active between events.
He encouraged athletes to promote themselves confidently while remaining authentic, warning against creating artificial controversy simply to gain attention.
Instead, TFC hopes its athletes become recognizable personalities who help grow Korean mixed martial arts through both competition and content creation.
The promotion also pledged to assist fighters with media exposure and marketing whenever possible.
Unified Rules Return for TFC Numbered Events
The meeting also clarified several competition rules that will be used at TFC 22, which will follow TFC’s standard Unified Rules format.
Elbows will once again be fully legal during numbered events, continuing the ruleset that TFC says it helped introduce to Korean MMA years ago.
Officials also clarified several points for fighters:
- Elbows are permitted under the Unified Rules.
- Soccer kicks and knees to the body of a grounded opponent remain legal.
- Soccer kicks or knees to the head of a grounded opponent remain illegal.
- Foot stomps and oblique kicks remain prohibited.
- A fighter is only considered grounded when a knee, elbow, or another qualifying body part touches the canvas—not simply a hand.
The promotion also outlined one of the stricter weight-miss policies in Korean MMA, including purse deductions, point penalties, and opponent refusal rights for significant misses.
Building a New Standard for Korean MMA
Beyond discussing rules and logistics, the meeting repeatedly returned to one message: the fighters come first.
Dong Jin told athletes that TFC intends to build an organization based on professionalism, transparency, and improved fighter treatment while continuously accepting feedback as the promotion grows.
He encouraged every competitor to take pride in representing TFC and challenged them to demonstrate that “TFC fighters are different” when they enter the Dream Center for the first time on July 11.
For Korean MMA, the opening of the TFC Dream Center represents more than a new venue. It marks the beginning of an ambitious investment in infrastructure, consistent content production, and a permanent home that could help shape TFC’s next chapter.
Full Youtube video courtesy of TFC Youtube Channel.
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