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Ray Sefo - and the Boyz, where did he get that Jacket?

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Ladies and Gentlemen - The Ultimate Schmoozer NZ's own Dixon "The King" McIvor

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That Jacket ... Sefo the Sultan of Smooth?

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Dixon and Andy Conlon - The Little man with the big voice

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The Three Stooges - Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dumb and Dumber

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First up Lance Sernacke "The Fireplug" vs Choppa Champan

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Choppa !

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Round One - and Oh what a round ....

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Round One - Bombs away ....

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Round One - Lance About to Launch the Bomb that Dropped Choppa BAD....

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Round One - Choppa Down!!!!!!!

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Round One - But after some shakey moments and another near miss, he managed to catch up with the brave ameteur.Choppa through to the quarters

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Next up Sefo vs Marsh

Big Edwin Marsh

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Next up Sefo vs Marsh

R and R Sefo ltd

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Sefo vs Marsh - Edwin Started Strong

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Sefo vs Marsh - But Ronny always had the edge

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Sefo vs Marsh - But Ronny always had the edge

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Sefo vs Marsh - Sefo wins but Edwin shows great potential for the future

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Aaron Boyes vs Dwayne Glasgow

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Aaron Boyes vs Dwayne Glasgow

Aaron looked sharp

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Aaron Boyes vs Dwayne Glasgow

But the Celtic Warrior fought hard

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Aaron Boyes vs Dwayne Glasgow

Before Finally Going Down

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Psycho vs Kerri Kerena

Jase Grooving to ringside but ...

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Psycho vs Kerri Kerena

The PSYCHO has arrived

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Psycho vs Kerri Kerena

Kerri the Biggest Man in the Tournament at 130 Kilos vs the lightest at 100

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Psycho vs Kerri Kerena

Kerri the Biggest Man in the Tournament at 130 Kilos vs the lightest at 100 but Suttie is too slick

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Psycho vs Kerri Kerena

Kerri the Biggest Man in the Tournament at 130 Kilos vs the lightest at 100 but Suttie is too slick

Rexy vs Aaron The Pretty Boys have arrived!!!!!

Rexy vs Aaron The Pretty Boys have arrived!!!!!

Rexy vs Aaron The Pretty Boys have arrived!!!!!

Rexy vs Aaron The Pretty Boys have arrived!!!!!

Rexy vs Aaron Best Technical Fight of the Night, Evenly Matched.

Whoops - sorry guys good shot though

But Rexy had a little bit extra on the night

But Rexy had a little bit extra on the night

Tee Man vs Tutaki

Tee Man vs Tutaki

Tee Man's Leg Kicks had too much Juice for the Tutaki Express

Jonah and Mike King seem impressed

Dave The Mad Professor Gahan vs The Blue Man Jordon Tai

Dave The Mad Professor Gahan gave the Ring Side Posts a good beating ...

But The Blue Corner Decided to Hit Back ...

But The Blue Corner Decided to Hit Back ...

Peck vs Auimatagi

Peck vs Auimatagi

The Coconut Crusher - Always Dangerous!!!

The Coconut Crusher - but The Powerhouse Conects with a perfect knee to the head

The Coconut Crusher - but The Powerhouse Conects with a perfect knee to the head - How did he get up from that???

The Coconut Crusher - The Rising Samoan

The Coconut Crusher - The Rising Samoan

But Peck was too Powerful and Slick at Range

Powerhouse into the quaters

great pics Mike! Must catch up too you soon, I've been out of the fight scene for too long,[Marriage, Morgatages, Kids ] great to see K1 on state telly now, reminds me of all the "beatings" I took from all you great fighters at Balmoral. I can now tell anyone who will listen{or cares}, "I used to spar those guys at training", "they used to use me as a human punching bag" LOL!

Later

Whoops I mean semis - Max Semi No 1 Aaron Boyes vs Choppa (Choppa looked very vulnerable in the quarters)

Guys these are Image Girls Pics - she has a whole raft of great pics from the fights these are just some of the rougher ones. So if you are interested in getting some of the shots give her a call.

And Heres comes Choppa .....

Boyes starts fast

But Choppa is on Fire

Aaron Caught early and down and out in round one

Just in case you needed confirmation that was Round One (LOL)

THE BIG REMATCH SEMI FINAL SEFO VS SUTTIE

Who let the Dogs out? Jase's dog Yakusa on the prowl for some Sefo Snacks

They are mostly Image girls pics except for the two head kicks you copied from my collection :)
Great pics Caitlin, really got up point blank for alot of the shots. What type of camera do you use?

THE BIG REMATCH SEMI FINAL SEFO VS SUTTIE

Sefo Arrives in the ring

Yeah - Thanks for that Glen - you got the money shots, (tells a good story)

Glen were you shooting from just the one vantage point to the side of the ring from the second floor - if you were you picked up some great shots from that distance ...

Right Back to it ... Sefo vs Suttie

The most evenly matched Heavy Fight of the night and the most controverisal Suttie started fast in round one racking up points.

Right Back to it ... Sefo vs Suttie

The most evenly matched Heavy Fight of the night and the most controverisal Suttie started fast in round one racking up points. (B/W)

Whoops Not Quite Right ... Sefo vs Suttie

The most evenly matched Heavy Fight of the night and the most controverisal Suttie started fast in round one racking up points. (B/W)

Sefo needed to do something fast in the to avoid falling further behind on points - Wise words from Older Brother Ray

2nd round

Sefo Starts to score with the upper cut and tags Suttie with some big shots

2nd round

Sefo Starts to score with the upper cut and tags Suttie with some big shots

2nd round

Sefo Starts to score and tags Suttie with some big shots, Suttie is wobbled against the ropes - an 8 count is given but was it too early?

I was in the front row of the mezzinine level, bracing the camera against the handrail. My Fuji S5000 has a 10x optical zoom so I was able to get some close looking pics from 10 meters back. Only downside is you have to rely on the indoor lighting, and the smoke from the pyros gave alot of the pics a grey look to them.

2nd round

10 - 8 round Suttie needs to win the final round to draw.

3rd Round

Suttie needs to win the final round to draw. Even Round but Suttie is busier

3rd Round

Suttie needs to win the final round to draw. Sefo Lands a couple of big shots right on the bell - but is it enough to avoid the extension round

The Decision is handed over

Waiting Waiting Waiting ...

Sefo wins Split Decision ... Suttie is surprised ....

Sefo wins Split Decision ... Suttie is surprised and not happy.

Sefo wins Split Decision

Controversy at the decision again many picked it to go an extra round. While last year many thought Sefo had done enough to win. A rubber Rematch Anyone?

Max Semi No 2:

Redden pulls out due to a broken foot and is replaced by Glasgow as Dixon is concussed from the head kick. Glasgow too cool for school

Max Semi No 2:

But Tai is too strong

All over in 45 seconds

Because I can ....

Te Rangi vs Peck

The Powerhouse on Fire!

Te Rangi vs Peck

The Powerhouse on Fire!

Te Rangi vs Peck

Damn that was one of the best shots I've seen Andrew Kicking Tee in the head with the sweat flying off ... Oh well, Peck a mile ahead on points in the third when Tee lands a huge right hand followed by three more upper cuts, power house is badly wobbled and sturggles to regain his feet - looks like a long count but the referee lets it continue.

Te Rangi vs Peck

Its a bit of a bloody muddle as Tee looks to capitalise - nothing connects cleanly and Peck tries to hold on. For some reason the referee calls a halt with a second eight count on Peck as bothb fighters stumble back and Tee has slipped to the ground.

Te Rangi vs Peck

Damn that picture is too big also - sorry guys I haven't got photoshop on this computer. But Anyway Tee wins controversially, Andrew still seemed wobbly and was that benficiary of a generous count.

But once the decision was made to allow him to continue should have been allowed to either fight his way back or be genuinely put on his back a second time. Possibly the third major error of the night.

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Tai storms out with the hands

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Whoops 2nd time lucky Tai storms out with the hands

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Whoops 2nd time lucky Tai storms out with the hands

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Whoops 2nd time lucky Tai storms out with the hands and bam a left hook put Choppa on the Canvas 10 - 8 Round one

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Choppa come sback in rounds two and three with knees and hard kicks - two very close rounds but Choppa looked to have shaded them.

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Choppa come sback in rounds two and three with knees and hard kicks - two very close rounds but Choppa looked to have shaded them.

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Choppa come sback in rounds two and three with knees and hard kicks - two very close rounds but Choppa looked to have shaded them.

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Check out Choppa Break dancing

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

The Deicision Jordon Tai - Split decision looked like it could have gone an extention round.

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Dixon, Jordon, Choppa and Tarik

Max Final - Tai vs Choppa

Dixon, Jordon, Choppa and Tarik

The Big Boys Final Sefo vs Te Rangi

The Big Boys Final Sefo vs Te Rangi

Tee man banged up Sefo's legs but took a pounding himself

The Big Boys Final Sefo vs Te Rangi

Tee Man Stumbling after a Sefo left hook

The Big Boys Final Sefo vs Te Rangi

But Hiriwa soaked it up and asked for more ...

The Big Boys Final Sefo vs Te Rangi

But Hiriwa soaked it up and asked for more and got it

Finally after four years of trying Ronny Sefo the nice guy of NZ Kickboxing Wins K-1.

Finally after four years of trying Ronny Sefo the nice guy of NZ Kickboxing Wins K-1. Brothers in Arms

Finally after four years of trying Ronny Sefo the nice guy of NZ Kickboxing Wins K-1. Tee Man and The Champ

The K-1 Crew

The K-1 Crew

And to finish off: the Stars of the Show

And to finish off: Look at bloody Andy Conlon - what does he have that the rest of us don't?

Thanks for bearing with me for all these shots - and to Caitlin and Glen for providing them (well I stole two of Glens for the pruposes of dramtic effect)

Best Shot of the Day

Choppa vs Jordon - going at at full steam (Glen's shot in NZ Pic Thread)

Good shots! Well done Glen and Caitlin, thanks very much for covering this even so well for those of us who couldn't make it.

Don't forget TV2 This Friday 9.30 See the Drama, The controversy and the Glory.

Judge for your self.

Lightning Mike Angove
TOP quality pics: and great comments ! and the Blue/Purple hair Did it !

Hey All

Tis a pleasure providing you all with these images - thanks for your appreciation, it's well recieved.
I love this sport with a passion ( like you don't know that already - ) quite unlike any other NZ sport photog I know and with events like this, hell there isn't anything I wouldn't rather photograph. With the continued support, feedback and input from you all be you promotors, fighters or supporters of the sport - the more you tell me about what you want to see in images, what you like what you don't, whatever - the better position I am in to provide you with better and better quality images of your events - I have had absolutely no professional direction with photography of this sport ( aside from a tad of quidance from the incredible Paul C - homage and my own learning by mistakes and experience ) but on the night I go by nothing by instinct and feel and being the creative type' I am I do tend to orientate my imagery more towards atmosphere rather than strait up clear cut action more suited to journalism - I'm at the moment realising how important it is to have a balance ( since when did anyone creative' know about balance I ask you ) between the both -

Glen - Well done boyo, can you email me the pic of myself - ta - i use a canon 10d digital, only had it about 4 or so months so still getting instinctively familiar' with it but it's beautiful, if a camera can be , and for all those who think it can't - how wrong you are -

Cheers for posting these for me Mike, mad day today, and I know how time consuming posting images is, believe you me -

Said it before but I'll say it again, anyone wanting hardcopies or digitial copies of these images or who want to see all the others for that purpose get in touch with me by email - happy as to help you with any queries you might have ok.

This post is turning too long so will leave you at that -

Cheers and thank you all - and what a WICKED WICKED night, had a blast and congrats to all the fighters and all involved in putting on such an incredible event -

the image girl

Forgot to remind you all that a number of these and other images will be available to view and purchase in the next issue of leading Martial Art magazine Fight Times' so check it out cause this new feature in Fight Times is only going to be around for as long as you guys support it - so amke sure you do if you want this feature to be a stay put' regular thing ok. Images from Strikeforces show will also feature in this double page spread -

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Great pictures! Looked like a great fight night.

That round card girl is bloody beautiful, how much is a plane ticket to New Zeland.

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Caitalin I've tried to send the pics you wanted but I've received a message saying your mailbox is over its limit. Have to have a clean up :)

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Basil Me n you too there is 2 so `2`Flights to Kiwi land !
your So right !

Fubu please !

Hey Glen Cheers, yep being a photog massive files always always in the email system, will clear it out tomorrow so send it through again in a day or so - cheers

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HEY MIKE
kool pics dude....
Good one T-MAN,ur been around this game along time ur had ur ups and downs and alot of people have put u down.
Out of all the NZ heavy weight fighter ur got the BIGGEST HEART u never say die and never give up.
As long as i can remember no one has yet knocked u out.TKO my be but no KO.

excellent job Ray and crew ,very professional.
Dixon you got to be the king "BABY"!
Gene / Carter

Nup, aint letting this go to the older topics' yet guys - those who haven't had a look at these pics from k1 - take a look-

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