James Te Huna | |
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Born | Darfield, New Zealand | 29 September 1981
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
Division | Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
Fighting out of | Sydney, Australia |
Years active | 2003–2016 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 24 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 10 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 6 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
James Te Huna (born 29 September 1981) is a New Zealand retired professional mixed martial artist, best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the first Australian-based fighter to win a UFC fight on Australian soil, and the first person to headline a UFC fight in New Zealand.
James has morphed into a highly respected Rugby League Contact Wrestling Coach who has already worked alongside several NRL clubs. James also founded New Wave Engage that provides Support Programs to vulnerable teens in Out-Of-Home Care (foster teenagers).