CONGRATULATIONS BLOOD DIAMOND
/ THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
June 14th, eight of New Zealand’s most fearless light heavyweight fighters stepped up and delivered a night to remember.
Blood Diamond made history, claiming his third King in the Ring title in a third weight division and etching his name even deeper into combat sports legend with fellow CKB three-peat champions; Israel Adesanya and Nikora Lee-Kingi.
His composure, power, and championship mindset were on full display as he progressed through the tournament to lift the crown once again.
History was made, new stars were born, and a clear sign was sent that the future of New Zealand combat sports is in very good hands.
Relive the action now on TVNZ+ free in New Zealand, and vote for your favourite fighter to be in to win.
/ RESULTS
FIGHT 1 / CURTAIN RAISER
ASHTON HARRIS DEFEATS COLIN TUI
FIGHT 2 / 8 MAN RESERVE
QUADE SAMUELS DEFEATS EDDIE LENART
FIGHT 3 / 8 MAN QUARTER FINAL 1
BLOOD DIAMOND DEFEATS TOSS RAMEKA
FIGHT 4 / 8 MAN QUARTER FINAL 2
MATT EDEN DEFEATS MANDELA ALE
FIGHT 5 / 8 MAN QUARTER FINAL 3
HAYDEN CRAWFORD-WILLIAMS DEFEATS TOKOMARU TAYLOR
FIGHT 6 / 8 MAN QUARTER FINAL 4
CHRIS EADES DEFEATS DAMON MAIREROA
FIGHT 7 / 88KG SUPER FIGHT
JOHHNY DIAMOND DEFEATS SIOELI LAVEMAI
FIGHT 8 / 8 MAN SEMI FINAL 1
BLOOD DIAMOND DEFEATS MATT EDEN
FIGHT 9 / 8 MAN SEMI FINAL 2
HAYDEN CRAWFORD-WILLIAMS DEFEATS CHRIS EADES
FIGHT 10 / SUPER FIGHT
ZION PERRY DEFEATS KAYL BURKE
FIGHT 11 / SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT SUPER FIGHT
TONGA MATAELE DEFEATS SIKA KAVEINGA
FIGHT 12 / 8 MAN FINAL
BLOOD DIAMOND DEFEATS HAYDEN CRAWFORD-WILLLIAMS
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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. "
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