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June 21, 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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UFC showcases heavyweights in return to Charlotte

May 10, 2023 Shawn Krest

The Octagon returns to Charlotte on Saturday for the first time since January 2018. The UFC makes its fifth appearance in the city with the nationally broadcast UFC on ABC 4: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida. Charlotte […]

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WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC

April 8, 2023 Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

WWE is saying goodbye to existing as a family-run business as it joins with the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. The deal announced between Endeavor and […]

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The UFC’s Tatiana Suarez wins her biggest fight

October 14, 2021 Shawn Krest

Cancer is something that will touch everyone’s life at some point. For those of us fortunate not to get a diagnosis or a scare, there are friends and relatives who won’t be so fortunate. Shawn […]

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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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Sara McMann returns to the cage after pregnancy

January 29, 2020 Shawn Krest

RALEIGH — Sara McMann thought she was ready to return to the Octagon, then she got hit. “I’m working on my composure and setting things up,” she said after her unanimous decision win over Lina […]

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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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