Karlskrona, Sweden, will host an MMA event called Last Man Standing on Friday, according to SVT Blekingenytt. The event is reportedly the first in Sweden with a tournament format. The municipal company Destination Karlskrona has agreed to provide support for the event over three years, from 2026 to 2028.
This includes lending the NKT Arena for free, with the rental cost for this year valued at 93,000 kronor, and giving the organizer a grant of 100,000 kronor. The municipality will also cover costs for personnel, such as ticket handling, and setup and dismantling work. The total value of the municipal contributions is 235,000 kronor, plus electricity costs.
Karlskrona was quick to accept hosting it, citing the city's suitable conditions.
In return, Destination Karlskrona will receive ten percent of ticket revenues. Cuz, with a prize of 200,000 kronor for the winner in the welterweight division. Zlatko Lolic, communications responsible for the event, stated that Karlskrona was quick to accept hosting it, citing the city's suitable conditions.
David Wernersson from Destination Karlskrona noted that it is common for the municipality to cover costs for large events, such as for table tennis championships, and expressed hope for positive effects despite typically not making a profit on sports events.
It is common for the municipality to cover costs for large events, such as for table tennis championships, and expressed hope for positive effects despite typically not making a profit on sports events.