Although there were a number of great heavyweights actively competing in NZ in 2010, no one had stepped up and assumed the level of dominance that the 'Psycho' Suttie once had over the weight class.

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So with 3 years past since his retirement and 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 to find the answer himself by staging the King of the Ring event.

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28th May 2011 saw 8 of NZ's top heavyweights face off in an explosive tournament that crowned the first heavyweight King of 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.

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Now with eight weight divisions, King in the Ring is the world's longest running 8 man event and pinnacle of kickboxing down under. Showcasing the skill, strength, and spirit of Aotearoa / New Zealand fighters, providing them with a launching platform to prove themselves on the global stage.

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8 fighters. Only one will be King.