EIGHT FIGHTERS ONE KING
/ THE MIDDLEWEIGHTS
satURDAY 22 MARCH
EVENTFINDA STADIUM, TĀMAKI MAKAURAU
The middleweight division is back in centre ring with an 8 man line up that is guaranteed to be fireworks.
The electric atmosphere of the K1 rules elimination tournament is second to none as eight of the country's top strikers go toe to toe in a survival series of three-round elimination bouts, battling it out for the coveted King in the Ring crown and the $10,000 grand prize.
Squaring off under international K-1 rules, they bring together their own techniques born from kickboxing, boxing, muay thai, kyokushin karate, MMA and other martial arts.
Former Kings include Joey 'Soufpaw' Hopkins, Tony 'Killa' Jaggard, Blood Diamond and UFC Lightweight, Dan 'Hangman' Hooker.
Eight fighters. Only ONE will be King.
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King in the Ring Fight Series
72kg : John Brewin vs Josh Wood
86kg : Rob Ngari-Dean vs Cameron Rowston
100kg+ : Lio Ilalio vs David Tuitupou
86kg : Cameron Rowston vs Connor Woodman
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/ THE GOOD WORD
DAN
'HANGMAN'
HOOKER
"Everyone who is a combat sport fan in New Zealand is watching. King in the Ring is the peak of kickboxing success. It's the first step - and certainly the pinnacle of getting nationally recognised. You solidify yourself as one of the guys in NZ to be pushed on the international stage."
israel
'the last stylebender' adesanya
A fantastic, action packed show. For me, it was stepping stone, a platform that launched me into the mainstream in NZ. People love watching stand and bang, and if that's what you wanna see, that's what you're gonna get. it's a show that delivers all the time.
SHANE
'THE MOUNTAIN WARRIOR' CAMERON
"King in the Ring is definitely a good night out. It is well organised and always has a great lineup of top level fighters. I've attended in person and watched it live on TV, and am always impressed by the calibre of fighters and the way the night flows. "
