
LAS VEGAS — Former kickboxer and controversial internet personality Andrew Tate was cageside for UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, one night after attending Dana White’s Power Slap 12 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Andrew Tate sat cageside at UFC 313 in Las Vegas while he and his brother Tristan face human trafficking and other criminal charges.
Key Points:
Tate’s public appearance may normalize a man facing trafficking and rape charges, which can erode trust and send a poor signal to voters and young fans.
Dana White and UFC events may still draw fans and spending, helping local workers, hotels, and small businesses in Las Vegas.
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Primary subject of the article; appears at UFC 313 while facing trafficking and rape charges and comments publicly.
Central UFC figure referenced for hosting related events and publicly welcoming the Tate brothers.
State law-enforcement authority that opened a criminal investigation into the Tate brothers.
Major accompanying figure in the reporting; present with Andrew Tate and also facing the same criminal allegations.
Named venue for the prior Power Slap event, mentioned as part of the timeline.
Country relevant to the brothers’ departure and the criminal case proceedings.
Venue named as the location of UFC 313, but only as the setting of the event.
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