Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday for a mixed martial arts event at the RBC Center.

Carolina Fight Promotions will present "The Carolina Crown," the ultimate in mixed martial arts cage-fighting on Oct. 11 at the RBC Center.

Top fighters from all over the country will descend on the RBC Center for the first time in the largest MMA event ever held in the Carolinas.

MMA was banned for 14 years in North Carolina. The event will feature pro title fights in the featherweight and 185 pound classes. Local favorite Brandon Garner (featured on Season 8 of the hit Spike TV series, "The Ultimate Fighter") will compete and Matt Serra, former UFC World Champion, will appear as a special guest.

Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com the RBC Center box office or by calling 919-834-4000. Prices range from $30-$75.