UFC fighter donates salary to flood victims

James Te Huna

The New Zealander, based in Australia, James Te Huna He suffered his first defeat in the organization at UFC 127, when he was submitted by the Swede Alexander Gustafson. Despite the setback, the 29-year-old fighter had the attitude of a champion athlete. Te Huna donated his entire scholarship to the victims of the floods in Australia and New Zealand, a catastrophe that occurred due to the heavy rains that have haunted the continent of Oceania in recent weeks.

The UFC's vice president of international development, Marshal Zelasnik, confirmed Te Huna's act of solidarity and approved his attitude, so much so that he doubled the athlete's donation. In an interview with the English magazine Fighters Only Magazine, the director confirmed that donations should reach US$30.

“Te Tuna donated his scholarship to the victims and the UFC is also doing its part to alleviate the suffering of people in New Zealand. We hope to reach US$30 as part of the donations for flood victims in the Queensland region of Australia,” said Zelasnik

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