Tag: Auckland

City Kickboxing’s Fau Vake Passes Away After Being Attacked

Fau Vake, a fighter out of New Zealand-based City Kickboxing gym, reportedly passed away earlier this week after being attacked earlier this month in Auckland, New Zealand. News of Vake's passing was first reported by the NZ Herald on Saturday. Vake's passing came from injuries he suffered due to an altercation on May 16th last … Continue reading City Kickboxing’s Fau Vake Passes Away After Being Attacked →

Dan Hooker Gets Split Decision Win In Auckland Over Paul Felder

New Zealand's own Dan Hooker got a split decision (48-47, 48-47 & 48-47) victory over Paul Felder on Sunday. The win headlined "UFC on ESPN+ 26," which took place at the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. The fight saw high-tempo striking from both fighters throughout all of the rounds. The right eye of Felder … Continue reading Dan Hooker Gets Split Decision Win In Auckland Over Paul Felder →

UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage

Heading overseas for the first time in 2020, UFC went to the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday for UFC on ESPN+ 26. Headlining the card was ranked lightweights Paul Felder and Dan Hooker. Follow along throughout the next for live coverage of the events in Auckland. A full preview of the show … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker Live Coverage →

Josh Culibao To Make UFC Debut Against Jalin Turner At UFC Auckland

Josh Culibao will make his UFC debut, taking a short notice fight against Jalin Turner at UFC Auckland on Feb. 22nd. The fight, which will take place at the Spark Arena, in Auckland, New Zeleand, was first reported by MMAJunkie on Wednesday. Culibao is undefeated as a professional fighter, having picked up most of his … Continue reading Josh Culibao To Make UFC Debut Against Jalin Turner At UFC Auckland →

Angela Hill Takes Short Notice Fight vs. Loma Lookboonmee At UFC Auckland

Angela Hill (11-7) will continue her notable fast turnaround rate, stepping in for Hannah Goldy in a fight against Loma Lookboonmee (4-1) at UFC Auckland on Feb. 22nd. The matchup was first announced by Brian Butler-Au via Instagram. Hill's last fight was on Jan. 25th, stopping Hannah Cifers in the second round with strikes. Her … Continue reading Angela Hill Takes Short Notice Fight vs. Loma Lookboonmee At UFC Auckland →