Author: James Averis
James Averis
My earliest combat sports memory is watching David Tua knock people out with his left hook. I am extremely passionate about combat sports in Australia and my home country of New Zealand and I endeavour to grow the profile of martial arts and its athletes in both countries. Persistent Brazilian jiu-jitsu battler.
This weekend at UFC Atlantic City, New Zealand’s Daniel Hooker attempts to win his third fight in a row, something…
UFC officials have announced that a trio of Australian fighters will feature on the promotions upcoming event in Singapore. Tyson…
Israel Adesanya remains undefeated, but he was forced to go the distance UFC Fight Night Glendale. The fight did not…
It may have taken a little longer than many expected for Israel Adesanya to make his UFC debut, but now…
Australia’s Megan Anderson will finally get her opportunity to fight in the UFC octagon. Anderson will make her make her…
Australia’s Martin Nguyen has just fallen short in his attempt to become a three division One Championship title holder, losing…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK0kkp9ELZg&t=438s New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France recently won his fifth straight fight submitting his opponent in the first round. The win…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_8DaG0nF5o ‘Your opponent has pulled out.’ Five dreaded words no fighter ever wants to hear. In the lead up to…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88tUVcUP0aE&t=8s Few fighters on the Australian mixed martial arts circuit have defended their title as much as Matt Vaile (9-1).…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO1WSo1fgY0&t=18s Two of Australasia’s top welterweights collide this Friday night in a champion versus champion match up that has the…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nJ77bF09l4 New Zealand’s Daniel Hooker will fight UFC veteran Jim Miller on April 22nd (AEST) at UFC Fight Night 128…
Not one to shy away from a challenge, Robert Whittaker will have the opportunity to add a Commonwealth Games gold…
Daniel Hooker will be looking to keep his lightweight win streak alive when he takes on Jim Miller in Alantic…
The UFC has wasted no time in booking Israel Adesanya for his second UFC bout. The promotion recently announced that…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvDh8xv624k&t=7s At UFC 221 in Perth, New Zealand Welterweight Luke Jumeau put on a display that epitomised the Kiwi fighting…
After only two fights in the UFC, Tai ‘Bam Bam’ Tuivasa has become the 15th ranked heavyweight fighter in the…
Australasian MMA talent was on full display today with Alex Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya and Luke Jumeau scoring big victories on…
Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero have had to be separated today at the UFC 221 weigh in after Yoel Romero…
Ahead of UFC 221 in Perth, Luke Rockhold works out for the fans and speaks to the media. He discusses…