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Local UFC champion Kayla Harrison undergoes neck surgery, postponing title fight
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (117+ words) There's tough news for Middletown native and UFC Bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison. Just over a week before her title fight in UFC 324, Harrison had to undergo neck surgery, which has led to the fight being postponed. (WKRC) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There's…...
MMA fighter, 31, dies after suffering critical injury in final round of match
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) CHICAGO (WKRC) - A mixed martial arts fighter died at the age of 31 after sustaining a critical injury during the final round of a match. Isaac Johnson, 31, was fighting against Mario Aleksandrovski at the Matador Fighter Challenge on November 21, according to…...
She was in coma for 2 weeks, pronounced dead; local woman now fights for glory in the ring
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (448+ words) by Meghan Mongillo, WKRC She was in a coma for two weeks and pronounced dead, but a local woman shocked everyone. She's made an incredible comeback by taking on the wrestling world. (provided) MADISON, Ind. (WKRC) - Every Saturday night in…...
Local community celebrates UFC champion, Olympic winner Kayla Harrison's return
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (359+ words) MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) " Olympic and UFC champion Kayla Harrison returned to her hometown of Middletown to a hero's welcome after capturing the women's bantamweight championship in June. Hundreds of fans gathered outside the high school to celebrate the local hero's…...
Greater Cincinnati native and UFC champion Kayla Harrison to host hometown rally
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) Harrison, who recently claimed her title in June, will host a live recording of her podcast followed by a rally. Greater Cincinnati native and UFC champion Kayla Harrison to host hometown rally MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) " Kayla Harrison, a Middletown native…...
UFC legend Conor McGregor announces candidacy for Irish presidency
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (154+ words) DUBLIN (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - UFC legend Connor McGregor announced he will run for president of Ireland. UFC legend Conor McGregor announces candidacy for Irish presidency DUBLIN, Ireland (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - UFC legend Conor McGregor announced he will run…...