Jacksonville hosted its fourth UFC fight in as many years Saturday. The event attracted fans from across the nation.
Curry argued those decisions showed other municipalities what was possible.
Fans at Saturday night’s fight told Action News Jax they’re glad Jacksonville led the charge to reopen sports to the public during the pandemic.“The economic impact it’s had on the city. I know people who have traveled from just outside of Jacksonville, all over Florida, all over the United States to come here and to experience UFC,” said UFC fan Jake Tatum.
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