Fighter Details Given Name: Mark Richard Hunt Pro MMA Record: 13-14-1, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Super Samoan Current Streak: 3 Losses Age: 49 | Date of Birth: 1974.03.23 Last Fight: December 01, 2018 in UFC Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 264.0 lbs Affiliation: American Top Team Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 72.0" (183cm) Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Watch Hunt speak about his UFC future after beating Derrick Lewis at UFC Fight Night Auckland: Be the first one to comment on this story. Mark Hunt. [11] Sam Marsters, one of the bouncers at the door was impressed by the young man's knockout power and invited him to his gym to take up formal training, and a week later, Hunt won a Muay Thai kickboxing match via knockout. Hunt shocked the world by flooring Williams in the fourth round, who had survived the ten count, but could not handle the onslaught from Hunt, who smelt blood and went for the kill. [65] It was the first combat sports event in Auckland since UFC Fight Night 43 in Vector Arena. Hunt had his first professional wrestling appearance on 25 November 2007 for Japanese promotion Hustle. [58] The test result was conducted on 28, 11 June days prior to the fight, and was flagged by USADA as a potential anti-doping violation. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt face off at Tuesday's weigh-in. He won his next 2-fights at Pride before his career took a dip at PRIDE. Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. Watch highlights of Hunt's most recent boxing outing here: Williams was stopped in the fourth round via TKO. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Hunt walked towards Gallen, shoving him in the chest before they were separated by managers, coaches and promoters. 'Super Samoan' lost via unanimous decision after three rounds of fighting. Date of Birth: Mark Hunt was born on March 23, 1974 in South Auckland, New Zealand. Mark Richard Hunt[3] (born 23 March 1974) is a New Zealand[4] former mixed martial artist and kickboxer of Samoan descent,[5] currently living in Sydney, Australia. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. [90], Hunt is known as a brawler[91] and prefers to fight standing up. : 43% SApM: 2.90 Str. His final major accomplishment came next year at the 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix Final, where he placed third. Mark Hunt's current record stands at 13-14-1 (1). MMA record: 13-14 (1 draw, 1 NC) Mark Hunt is a New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. [55][56][57] However, on 15 July, it was revealed that Lesnar had tested positive for a banned substance in a pre-fight drug test. Hunt controlled Emelianenko most of the fight and even effectively countered an armbar early in the bout. Mark Hunt : Official MMA Fight Record (13-14-0) Mark Hunt Mark Hunt is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 13 wins, 14 losses and 0 draws Professional Career Statistics Record BreakDown Wins (13) Losses (14) Win Method KO/TKO (10) DEC (3) Loss Method KO/TKO (5) SUB (7) DEC (2) Current Streak 3 Losses Quick Hits Finish Rounds 1st (4) Willis held a professional record of seven wins and just one loss before his fight at UFC Adelaide against Mark Hunt. [38], Hunt faced Roy Nelson on 20 September 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Want to see more sick finishes? I just hope that if it does happen, it will be in an honest and fair competition. This marked the first time he had been stopped by knockout due to punches to the head. What is former UFC fighter Mark Hunt's boxing record? 4 [deleted] 6 yr. ago The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Willis, Aleksei Oleinik, and Curtis Blaydes all managed to get the better of Hunt in the twilight of his career. [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. Mark Hunt Record: 13-14-1 (1 NC) Super Samoan Height: 5' 10" Weight: 265 lbs. [44], Hunt faced Stipe Miocic on 10 May 2015, at UFC Fight Night 65. Despite knocking down the Frenchman at the end of the third round, Hunt lost the fight by decision. Knockout of the Year (2014). Following that fight, Hunt next lost to PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko at PRIDE Shockwave 2006. 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Wins K-1 Oceania GP 2001 in Melbourne championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne. Hunt dominated Werdum in the early stages of the fight but failed to capitalize as Werdum TKO'ed him in the second round. Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. Mark Hunt hasn't fought in professional MMA since losing to Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in 2018. . Contrast this with Williams' flawless record of 9-0, and both men were entering the fight on totally opposite ends of the win/winless spectrum. Those who have followed Mark Hunt's combat sports career may be less surprised than those in the boxing community. Lynn Lyon. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. : 55% TD Def. I feel proud that I got here without cheating. Mark Hunt: Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 Dec / 31 / . Find Danny Viloria's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading . Hunt walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. Def. In boxing, Hunt made his debut in 1998 but did not find much success in the ring. Your login session has expired. DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. - [10] After Hunt's decision to walk away, his wife convinced him to return to fighting and he ended up with a six-fight contract with the organization. The decision was later overturned by NSAC after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene. Hunt KOed Chris in the second round to earn the Knockout of the Night bonus and end his win drought in MMA. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. In his second contest, the former MMA fighter took on Joe Askew (8-0 at the time) and managed to score a draw on the judges' scorecards. As soon as the fight was waved off, Hunt went over to a kneeling Williams to exchange some words of respect. [92] He has a powerful left hook and right straight. Additionally, Hunt has over 40 fights of kickboxing experience, with a total of 30 wins earned in the sport. [64], Hunt faced Derrick Lewis on 11 June 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. Avg. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. The UFC offered to pay up Hunt's contract and more totaling $450,000 but Hunt elected to fight instead.[14][15]. 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The main highlight of his career came in the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Championship that he won after coming back from the Repechage stage. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round. Wins WKBF Australian Super Heavyweight title. On the night, it wasn't too dissimilar. : 64% Sub. [93][94][91] The majority of Hunt's MMA career wins have come via KO or TKO from punches; he has no submission wins. Please logout and login again. [63] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. At PRIDE 31: Unbreakable, Hunt defeated Japanese boxer Yosuke Nishijima in the third round with a powerful one-two punch.[13]. In his second fight, he defeated American wrestler Dan Bobish by TKO. After Kintaman gained control of him, Hunt knocked out both C and Achichi and allowed the Hustle Army to win the match. Hunt then fought Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot that was deemed an instant classic despite being drawn. Pro MMA Record: 6-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Geronimo Current Streak: 3 Wins Age: 50 | Date of Birth: 1972.12.26 Last Fight: October 08, 2022 in MMAGP Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 264.6 lbs Affiliation: N/A Height: 6'3" (191cm) | Reach: N/A Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD Born: Le Havre, France They stepped apart before Hunt went in for a second crack, swinging a left hook towards Gallens head. In between rounds the towel was thrown in as Hunt could not continue. At the PRIDE Shockwave 2005 event, Hunt surprisingly defeated Mirko Cro Cop via a split decision, after his earlier loss to him in K-1. With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. UFC 135 results: Mark Hunt defeats Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27). Hunt next faced Cheick Kongo on 26 February 2012, at UFC 144. The 48-year-old's most recent MMA win came against Derrick Lewis back in 2017. Santos KO'ed Hunt via spinning hook kick KO in the back-and-forth fight that got the Fight of the Night honors. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. Silva's result was changed to a no contest due to a failed post-fight drug test, while Hunt's remained a majority draw. "Samurai Mark Hunt" Kiyoshi Kuwabara (17-12-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Ogaki, Gifu,Japan and the #5th ranked Pro Mens Heavyweight in South Korea. [81], Hunt faced Justin Willis on 2 December 2018, at UFC Fight Night 142. [31][32] Post-fight, Dana White stated that the bout won Fight of the Night and, despite the draw result, both men would receive their win bonuses. After that he took part of K-1 World GP 2001 in Melbourne, where he beat Japanese boxer Hiromi Amada, before suffering a close unanimous decision loss to reigning champion Ernesto Hoost. The video has been watched more than 2.5 million times since it was first uploaded to Twitter by Fox News reporter Bill Melugin on Monday. Mark Hunt: UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes Jul / 09 / . Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. Williams . "I tried my best but it wasn't good enough. [88] He won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round. [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, Mark Hunt's last fight was against Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. We need the Ali Act put in place. [18] Hunt defeated Tuchscherer in the second round via KO, earning Knockout of the Night honors. [46][47] Miocic set a UFC record for the most strikes landed in a fight, outlanding Hunt 361 48 over the duration of the bout. Hunt and Bono teamed up at the next event on 24 February, marking Hunt's first and last professional wrestling match. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship until 2018 and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. He pretty much fought the best from the moment he entered the sport. [24] Hunt defeated Struve via third-round TKO[25] in a performance that earned him Knockout of the Night honors. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. Performance of the Night. [9] He was awarded with Performance of the Night for his efforts. MMA great Mark Hunt has stunned Sonny Bill Williams with a fourth-round knockout of the cross-code superstar in their boxing clash in Sydney. [78] Hunt knocked down Blaydes in the first round, but would be outwrestled for the remainder of the fight and lost via unanimous decision. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. I will probably end my life fighting. Pro MMA Record: 32-17-1, 2 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: No Mercy Current Streak: 3 Losses; Age: 1976-05-11 | Date of Birth: 1976.05.11; . Hunt's professional boxing record isn't as acclaimed as his kickboxing or MMA career. Whatever happens happens. In the final moments of the round, Hunt was knocked down for the second time again by the powerful Frenchman. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Mark won his next 3-fights in the promotion before fighting UFC veteran Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. Mark continued his losing run as he got submitted in 63-seconds via straight armbar submission. [98][99] This was shown in his bout against Mirko Cro Cop in K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Nagoya, in which he went the distance with the Croatian in spite of being hit by one of Cro Cop's famous headkicks in the third round. [17] Hunt lost the fight via submission in the first round. Paintings record what the painter remembers. 'Super Samoan' made his. Hunt went 1-4 in his last 5-with his sole victory coming against Derrick Lewis. Hunt returned to the promotion on 21 February 2008, coming to the ring to save Monster Bono from a beating by Tiger Jeet Singh and his allies of the Takada Monster Army. He KO'ed Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 52 and then replaced Cain Velasquez to fight Fabricio Werdum for the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 180. Elsewhere on the main card, Ty Telford v Darragh Foley went the full 10 rounds in a fight worth the price of admission on its own. Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest. [49] Hunt won the fight via TKO, after dropping Silva with a straight right up against the fence at 3:41 of the first round. Whoever was in control of the smoke machine was far too enthusiastic. [84], Hunt faced Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight match on 16 December 2020 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia. [citation needed], He won the K-1 Oceania title by knocking out "The Coconut Crusher" Aumitagi in quarter finals, Rony Sefo in semis and Phil Fagan in the finals. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Hunt's career ended with a 13-14-1 record in MMA, an impressive 30-13 record in kickboxing, and a 1-2-1 boxing record. [72] Hunt was upset with the news, responding on his Instagram that the quote was taken out of context and that he had been cleared to fight by doctors two days before he was pulled from the bout.[73][74]. It was a major upset that instantly made headlines within the combat sports world. The match was held on 13 April 2008, in Yokohama, Japan at the K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama. In his most recent outing, the former UFC fighter caused a major upset against undefeated boxer Sonny Bill Williams, who was hoping to pick up his tenth win in a row.