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July 19, 2025

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Charlotte’s Bryan Battle gets quick knockout at UFC Charlotte

May 13, 2023 Shawn Krest

CHARLOTTE — It took all of 14 seconds for Bryan Battle to win his fight. In another five hours, he got a win that was just as significant. In his post-event press conference, UFC president […]

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Gold medalist Steveson having fun as he considers next move

August 31, 2021 Cliff Brunt, Associated Press

Even an Olympic gold medalist has limits. American wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since  his dramatic last-second victory  in the freestyle heavyweight final put him at the top of the podium in […]

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Former Wolfpack wrestler Rohskopf has controversial end to UFC debut

June 24, 2020 Shawn Krest

Former NC State wrestling champion Max Rohskopf found himself at the center of a controversy after making his UFC debut. Rohskopf won the 2016 ACC championship with the Wolfpack at 165 pounds and twice qualified […]

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Former App State wrestler Tony Gravely makes UFC debut

February 19, 2020 Shawn Krest

RALEIGH — Tony Gravely knows the secret to success in the cage — listen to your wife. The 28-year-old bantamweight made his UFC debut at the organization’s Raleigh card in January, after 24 fights over […]

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Hannah Cifers braves media obligations to fight near home

February 5, 2020 Shawn Krest

RALEIGH — Last fall when the UFC announced it was holding a late-January event in Raleigh, one of the first responses came from Hannah Cifers. “I’m available,” she responded to the announcement on Twitter. Cifers, […]

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UFC Raleigh sets North Carolina records

January 29, 2020 Shawn Krest

RALEIGH — The UFC made its debut in Raleigh on Saturday night, bringing the octagon to the state of North Carolina for the first time since 2018. The event appeared to be a popular and […]

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The Octagon comes to Raleigh: A preview of UFC Fight Night

January 22, 2020 Shawn Krest

The UFC makes its first appearance in Raleigh on Saturday night when PNC Arena hosts UFC Fight Night 166. It will be the sixth time the Octagon has come to North Carolina. Charlotte has hosted […]

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Darrion Caldwell defends MMA title with submission

March 3, 2018 Shawn Krest

Former NC State wrestler Darrion Caldwell made his first successful defense of the Bellator Bantameight title with a first-round submission of Leandro Higo on Friday night. Defending the title he won in October, Caldwell made […]

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Darrion Caldwell prepares for title defense

February 28, 2018 Shawn Krest

There’s an old saying among fighters that you aren’t really a champion until you’ve defended your title at least once. Don’t tell that to Darrion Caldwell, though. “I don’t think that’s true,” said the former […]

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Derek Brunson knocks out UFC legend

October 29, 2017 Shawn Krest

Wilmington’s Derek Brunson scored a resounding knockout victory over MMA legend Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Brunson, the No. 7-ranked middleweight in the world, continued his quest […]

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