King in the Ring - 'The Ultimates'

Fight fans will see the big boys take the stage as King in the Ring 8 Man Elimination series presents their "King in the Ring - The Ultimates" event!

In addition to the other exciting match ups on the card, New Zealand’s top eight super heavyweights will fight to become the last man standing in what is sure to be an exciting display of skill, heart, and determination. These 8 warriors will battle it out in a survival series of explosive, three-round, elimination fights to get their hands on the coveted King in the Ring Super Heavyweight crown.

On the heels of the successful King in the Ring MAX62 event in May, this promises to be yet another stellar night of K-1 style action.

King in the Ring lets a wide array of New Zealand’s top stand up fighters square off, bringing together their own techniques born from kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Karate, and other martial arts, to be fought under international K-1 rules.

With a mix of the well-seasoned experienced fighters, and the promising new blood, the luck of the draw can only go so far. With a few upsets in each of the previous King in the Ring events, this night will be no exception.

8 Man contenders:
Tafa 'Thumper' Misipati (ETK, Auckland);
Josh 'The Jaguar' Heta (Elite Thai Kickboxing, North Shore);
Hiriwa 'Tee Man' Te Rangi (World Health & Fitness Gym in Invercargill);
Pauli 'The Barbarian' Lakai (ETK, Auckland);
Mika Maliefulu (Balmoral Lee Gar, Auckland);
Thomas 'Patelesio' Peato (Rotorua Muay Thai);
Henry Taani (South Auckland Lee Gar);
Nato Laauli (Alpha Thai Boxing, Wellington).

Curtain- aiser:
Jesse Bartlett (SMAC) vs Kris Edwards (Grizzly Thai Boxing).

Superfights:
Full Thai Rules:
Mike 'Lightning' Angove (City Kickboxing) vs Pane Haraki (Zero Tolerance, Napier).

NZ WKBF Cruiserweight Title Fight:
Pati 'The Arsenal' Afoa (ETK) vs Jaime Eades (Elite Thai Kickboxing, North Shore).

Also the finalists for the NZ Ring Girls competition will strut their stuff to see who will make the cut, and be a part of the elite team of fight specialist bikini models of the highest calibre - forming the NZFighters.com Official National Team of Fight Models/Ring Girls.

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Where to get tickets:
Tickets available at RedRat and Illicit stores or online now.

Treat your yourself or your clients to the Ultimate King in the Ring VIP experience!

Get up-close and enjoy the fight action from your own ringside VIP table. These are the best seats in the house and will be an experience to remember.

Each VIP table includes:
- Beverage package including table-side service of wine, a NZ and imported beer selection, vodka and bourbon RTD selection and non-alcoholic options;
- Pre allocated ring side table for 10 guests in the corporate R18 VIP arena;
- A full three meat spit roast meal served with a selection of salads and freshly baked Italian Vienna loaves and dinner rolls served at 7pm.

The entire VIP arena is R18 and a strict dress code applies.
Smart Casual (men: collared shirts, tidy jeans, no hats, caps, hoods - no exceptions).