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King in the Ring 8 Man Series K-1 8 Man Eliminator Fight Series. 8 Fighters, Only One will be KING. Only one will be King
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Although there were a number of great heavyweights actively competing in NZ, no one had stepped up and assumed the level of dominance that the 'Psycho' Suttie once had over the weight class. With no clear successor emerging to take his place it begged the question - 'who reigns when the King is gone?' It's something that intrigued Jason as much as anyone - so much so that he decided find the answer himself by staging the King in the Ring event.

28th May 2011 saw 8 of NZ's top heavyweights face off in an explosive tournament that crowned the new heavyweight King in the Ring. With an exciting mix of established fighters and rising stars of the future in the electric atmosphere of a K-1 style 8 man tournament it was the highlight of the fight sport year. The tournament format required the winner to defeat 3 opponents in a single night and provides the ultimate test of both skill and endurance. With the inaugural event being so popular, the 'Psycho' decided to give the Middleweight division their turn in the spotlight and set out to find the top eight fighters in the weight class from all over New Zealand - and so was born King in the Ring MAX (Middleweight Action Xtreme). The King in the Ring 8 man series stamped it's mark on the New Zealand fight scene and expanded into the Lightweight and Super Heavyweight divisions in 2012, and the Cruiserweight division in 2013.

8 fighters.

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #3 🚨🥊 PAUL TONGA — JACKALS MARTIAL ARTSTHE NEXT CONTENDER IS LOCKED IN! 🔥Paul Tonga from Jackals...
24/10/2026

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #3 🚨

🥊 PAUL TONGA — JACKALS MARTIAL ARTS

THE NEXT CONTENDER IS LOCKED IN! 🔥

Paul Tonga from Jackals Martial Arts is officially joining the KING IN THE RING WELTERWEIGHT 8-MAN TOURNAMENT! 👑

⚔️ 8 FIGHTERS. ONE NIGHT. ONE KING.

The lineup is taking shape, and the road to the crown is heating up. Who has what it takes to go all the way and become the next King? 🏆

📅 28 NOVEMBER
📍 EVENTFINDA STADIUM, AUCKLAND

🎟️ DON’T JUST WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS — BE THERE LIVE!

Round up your crew, secure your tickets, and witness the action firsthand as eight welterweights battle it out for the crown. 🔥🥊

🎫 Get your tickets now before fight night!

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #2 🚨🥊 ANDREW FRANKEL — MTI WELLINGTONThe next contender is LOCKED IN! 🔥Andrew Frankel from MTI W...
22/10/2026

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #2 🚨

🥊 ANDREW FRANKEL — MTI WELLINGTON

The next contender is LOCKED IN! 🔥

Andrew Frankel from MTI Wellington is making his King in the Ring debut on November 28th.

Eight warriors enter the tournament, but only one can claim the crown. Will another crown be heading back to the capital? 👑 💥

📅 28 NOVEMBER
📍 EVENTFINDA STADIUM, AUCKLAND

Get your crew together, lock in your seats, and be there LIVE when the next King is crowned! 🔥🥊

🎫 Tickets available now — grab yours before they’re gone!

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #1 🚨👻 DANIEL ‘THE PHANTOM’ RUWANGA 👻🥊 Ghost Fist Lee GarThe Phantom is IN! 🔥Daniel is the first ...
14/10/2026

🚨 FIGHTER ANNOUNCEMENT #1 🚨

👻 DANIEL ‘THE PHANTOM’ RUWANGA 👻
🥊 Ghost Fist Lee Gar

The Phantom is IN! 🔥

Daniel is the first fighter in the welterweight 8 man line up!

Eight fighters. One night. One crown. 👑

Who will become the next King of this explosive weight division? 👀

📅 28 November
📍 Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland
⭐️ VIP Tables on sale now www.kinginthering.co.nz
🎟️ Sign up for presale GA

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for the next fighter announcement! 💥

THE WELTERWEIGHTS | 28 NOVEMBER is taking names now. Tell us who you want to see in the 8 man line up ⬇️
08/07/2026

THE WELTERWEIGHTS | 28 NOVEMBER

is taking names now. Tell us who you want to see in the 8 man line up ⬇️

The Super Middleweights now on TVNZ+ 📺
03/07/2026

The Super Middleweights now on TVNZ+ 📺

WE ARE LIV! .watch
27/06/2026

WE ARE LIV! .watch

Final weigh in and 8 man draw complete, THIS is the order of action for tomorrow night at the Get your online tickets b...
26/06/2026

Final weigh in and 8 man draw complete, THIS is the order of action for tomorrow night at the

Get your online tickets before 3pm before door sale prices kick in!

⚡️www.kinginthering.co.nz for ticketing and live stream info.⚡️

opponent withdrew from the fight on Tuesday and Tumanako Phillips from Toa Ngati Hine answered the call! 📢 😤 Catch thes...
25/06/2026

opponent withdrew from the fight on Tuesday and Tumanako Phillips from Toa Ngati Hine answered the call! 📢 😤

Catch these two in centre ring tomorrow night at the Eventfinda Stadium. Tickets at Eventfinda ➡️ www.kinginthering.co.nz

8 MAN POOL A ⚔️ ihimaera watts The quarter final match ups will be drawn at weigh in ➡️ Friday 26 June 4pm at ⚡️Ticket...
25/06/2026

8 MAN POOL A ⚔️


ihimaera watts

The quarter final match ups will be drawn at weigh in ➡️ Friday 26 June 4pm at

⚡️Tickets at www.kinginthering.co.nz

8 MAN POOL B ⚔️



vitale

The quarter final match ups will be drawn at weigh in ➡️ Friday 26 June 4pm at

⚡️Tickets at www.kinginthering.co.nz

⚠️ 8 MAN RESERVE FIGHT ⚠️ Damon Maireroa from vs from Team Alpha 🐺 🗓: Eventfinda Stadium | Sat 27 June 5.30pm🎟: Be the...
25/06/2026

⚠️ 8 MAN RESERVE FIGHT ⚠️ Damon Maireroa from vs from Team Alpha 🐺

🗓: Eventfinda Stadium | Sat 27 June 5.30pm
🎟: Be there LIVE! www.kinginthering.co.nz
🔗: Live Pay-per-View at www.csn.watch
📺: Delayed replays .official

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