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“Is this player lineup good enough?”

At the time when Kim Donghu was continuing with the filming of <Arkbon> and <Murciélago – Black Smoke>.

Dana, who was leading the UFC, was reviewing the match of the century that was taking shape.

Normally, this would be a match that would bring in bundles of cash, so his expression should have been positive.

But his expression wasn’t entirely pleasant.

The reason for this was from a few days ago.

An unexpected entity had intervened in this match.

“What, were you trying to do this unilaterally? Wherever Donghu Kim is, I should naturally be there too.”

Bob, the representative of Top Rank Promotion.

He looked at Dana with an incredulous expression.

“…Why should you be here?”

“Obviously because the UFC’s pay is ridiculously low, including the fight money.”

The biggest difference between UFC and boxing wasn’t the fighting style but the fight money.

The difference was so vast it could be described as heaven and earth.

And where did that difference come from?

“The money that should go to fighters goes to the organization, right? They’re not getting proper treatment.”

“Don’t you know it’s rude to criticize another organization’s management style?”

“Because I know, I’m only saying this much… That’s also why I came.”

“What?”

“You haven’t properly signed the contract yet, right? It’s just been talked about? We need to change the fight money conditions. The same as what they get in boxing, you know what I mean?”

Reducing the money going to the organization and increasing the money going to the fighters.

This wasn’t a particularly good situation for Dana.

‘But what qualifications does this guy have to bring this up in the first place?’

Kim Donghu and five UFC fighters.

In a match-up creating a legendary UFC presence.

How did a boxing promoter find a way to intervene?

No way.

“Did Donghu Kim send you? To rewrite the contract?”

Kim Donghu intentionally?

No, even saying “intentionally” was laughable.

Kim Donghu was simply in a position where he could do that.

Not in the subordinate position of receiving benefits and money by hosting the match.

But as the superior who first opens the tournament, draws people’s attention, and pulls in money.

Therefore, Kim Donghu had quite a lot of authority.

To put it bluntly, if he said he wouldn’t do it with the UFC, Dana would have to beg him to do it.

“Isn’t it funny to say ‘rewrite’? We haven’t written it yet, and yes, I came as his representative.”

“Representative? You’re Donghu Kim’s representative?”

“A promoter naturally does this kind of thing too. Who else would manage our fighter?”

Our fighter?

Are they that close?

If Bob, currently the best promoter, was sticking so closely to Kim Donghu.

If he was providing such close care, then the contract was basically a done deal.

‘He must be confident he can handle it legally if things get messy.’

Just right now.

Right now, he could make a contract with minimal losses.

If he makes a fuss about getting more money here.

‘They could just give all the retirement funds for the fighters… to the other side.’

Having a lot of money means having an abundance of power to wield.

‘I need to lower my tail.’

Making a wise decision, Dana accepted Bob’s conditions with a resigned face.

Conditions mostly adjusted to favor the fighters.

A payment method on a completely different level from the traditional UFC.

It was very bitter, but there was no choice.

Even with this, the amount was beyond imagination.

Far exceeding what they would normally earn.

In a way, he could see it as having protected his interests as much as possible.

But he couldn’t shake the feeling that the UFC had taken a loss.

That’s why Dana’s face wasn’t entirely pleasant even now, as if he could turn back time.

“Dana?”

“Huh? What? Why?”

“I think we’ve reviewed enough. You’ve been looking at the same document for two hours now.”

“Ah, yes… yes, right. Then let’s announce it.”

“Have you decided on the title? That’s the most important thing.”

“We should keep it simple, simple, right?”

After a brief conversation.

Dana, who had regained his focus to continue working.

Mentioned the title name he had been thinking of since this match was arranged.

“Colosseum, could there be a more fitting word?”

Colosseum.

But if there was something different from the general image of a colosseum.

It wasn’t Kim Donghu facing five UFC heavyweight fighters alone.

“We need to go the opposite way, the opposite feeling… like the gladiators of ancient Rome hunting a lion.”

The feeling of five gladiators pouncing on one large lion.

“Ah, so should we announce it with that feeling and make the poster too?”

“Of course we should.”

The employees who had been working closely with Dana caught their boss’s intention precisely.

What would be a good way to put it?

Kind of like the feeling of a colossal titan from Attack on Titan holding onto a wall?

Copying it directly would be 100% plagiarism.

And they would make the composition completely different.

‘It’s better to use that as a motif.’

The UFC quickly created a poster with that atmosphere in mind.

And simultaneously, as if they had been waiting.

【 Colosseum 】

The UFC immediately announced the mega-match between Kim Donghu and five heavyweight fighters.

The moment what had only been scheduled became officially confirmed.

『 UFC’s First and Last Number ‘Colosseum 001’ to be Held 』

『 Retire if He Wins, Retire if He Loses? Will Kim Donghu’s Fate Be Remembered as a Legend or a Loser? 』

『 No Matter How Strong Kim Donghu Is, It’s Theoretically Impossible, Expert Opinion: “Over 80% Chance of Defeat” 』

News articles erupted one after another.

And naturally, community reactions also heated up in response.

ㄴHe’ll retire even if he wins? Why?

ㄴWho would he fight 1:1 after winning like this? He’s retiring because there’s no one left to fight

ㄴ???: I see your level… so boring it makes me want to die

ㄴThe loneliness of the strongest that I’ve only heard about? It seems like that, which is interesting. I thought it was just a manga setting

ㄴAnd soon Kim Donghu will need to get married and have kids, he can’t keep preparing for matches forever

ㄴRumors say he’s going to take a long break after finishing this movie

ㄴI heard he’s just taking a break from acting work, but will appear as a guest on variety shows occasionally

ㄴYouTube? Will Kim Donghu’s YouTube become active again? lol

Most reactions were expectedly positive.

But at the same time, there were quite a few concerned opinions.

ㄴBut Kim Donghu’s schedule is already murderous, can he handle a fight too?

ㄴㄴIt’s not something we can just assume he’ll manage

ㄴThere’s a lot riding on this match, I wonder if he’s pushing himself too hard lol

ㄴHonestly, it is worrying… if he gets injured, how many things would have to stop?

ㄴTo be blunt, Kim Donghu is the biggest pillar in the entertainment industry right now

ㄴBasically both Marvel and DC have gone all-in on his series, and if he gets injured in this state? I don’t know

ㄴHe’s always managed well, but this is too intense

Not just the schedule, but the match conditions themselves were extremely harsh.

ㄴFive heavyweights… Donghu fans who thought “It’s Kim Donghu so it’ll be fine” but then suddenly realized the reality, like this comment lol

ㄴLike this comment lol

ㄴSeeing the guys who want to fight Kim Donghu, their level is insane, is this really okay?

The reason for constant doubt despite always showing his best.

It’s because even though Kim Donghu is at his peak.

He always tries something new.

And he specifically chooses things with no precedent or data.

So no matter how strong the faith, one can’t help but wonder “what if?”

Where on earth did the idea to fight 1:5 in a cage come from?

Even if they don’t all attack at once, attempting it was insane.

ㄴWow, Kim Donghu must be nervous now that it’s been announced

ㄴHonestly, he must be really nervous lol

ㄴIt would be strange not to be nervous, feels like he went a bit overboard?

ㄴLike this comment if you think Kim Donghu is slightly considering backing out lolololol

And currently, Kim Donghu, who was receiving all this concern.

“…Kim Donghu is crazy! No, no… does this make any sense? You’re really a beast?! A gorilla! Something like that!”

“You know what? Gorillas have never harmed humans.”

“You’re harming your wife right now! W-what kind of response is this to an event I prepared for you!”

“Come on, you covered yourself with just ribbons, what man wouldn’t react to that.”

“That’s not what I’m talking about, though it is part of it….”

It wasn’t just that day!

Including today, it’s been three days! Three days! You know?!

He was currently being scolded by Kim Sujin.

But it had been a while since they’d seen each other.

He was excited about receiving the event, what was he supposed to do?

‘Is this my fault? Isn’t this the sin of a wife who seduced her husband without knowing this would happen…?’

Then she shouldn’t have made clothes out of ribbons to cover her body.

What man in the world could resist that?

“But… will you really be okay? The news article?”

“What? Colosseum?”

“Yes.”

Then, as if she had never been angry.

Kim Sujin clung tightly to Kim Donghu and began to worry.

After all, a 1vs5 duel wouldn’t be one-sided.

But Kim Donghu, very matter-of-factly.

“I’ll make sure you can watch the match with a smile.”

Contrary to the concerns he was receiving.

He planned to overwhelmingly dominate.