UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" is set to storm Minnesota for the first time ever in little more than a week at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

And the promotion intends to make a big splash, coordinating a high-profile media event in the Mall of America -- the largest retail and entertainment complex in the nation -- prior to the blockbuster pay-per-view (PPV) event on Thursday, August 7.

Fighters Matt Serra, Nate Quarry, Clay Guida, Amir Sadollah, Keith Jardine and Sean Sherk will make an appearance in the mall's rotunda from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. local time to sign autographs and meet with fans.

The event is FREE and open to the public.

In addition, the banner on the official Mall of America Web site indicates that the promotion will also hold its customary pre-fight press conference within the building. However, the official UFC site does not confirm the press conference, which does not mean it's not happening.

Regardless, it sounds like a great opportunity for Minnesotans to get up close and personal with several of the top fighters in the business -- definitely check it out if you can.

The Mall of America is located at 60 East Broadway in Bloomington, MN 55425. UFC 87 is set to take place on Saturday, August 9. To check out the final fight card and line up click here.