Filed under: 2017 MMA Road Show , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – UFC Fight Night 110 headliners Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt came face-to-face with members of the Ngati Whatua tribe today in New Zealand, kicking off fight week with a traditional warrior welcome. Lewis (18-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC) and Hunt (12-11-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC) were the guests of honor at Wednesday’s event, which took place at the scenic Orakei Marae in Auckland. Known as a Pōwhiri, the ceremony began with the warriors cautiously approaching the fighters while brandishing ceremonial weapons. After the initial show of force, a peace offering was made by one of the warriors and accepted by Lewis’ coach, Kru Bob Perez. Check out the video above to see highlights from the activity, which officially launched the start of fight week in Auckland, which the UFC is visiting for just the second time in company history
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Video: Derrick Lewis, Mark Hunt come face-to-face with Maori warriors in New Zealand – MMA Junkie