"I tried my best but it wasn't good enough. Hunt, weighing a whopping 127kg, started the better of the two, landing a series of heavy blows in the opening two rounds. Willis, Aleksei Oleinik, and Curtis Blaydes all managed to get the better of Hunt in the twilight of his career. It makes sense then, that the 37-year-old was the favourite going into the bout. He next fought Mirko Cro Cop at Pride 31 in a brawl that ended with Hunt winning on the judge's scorecard via split decision. Date of Birth: Mark Hunt was born on March 23, 1974 in South Auckland, New Zealand. Manhoef's strengths and weaknesses in the cage are clear. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. - Hunt had a successful run as a kickboxer after he got signed with K-1. [67], Hunt was expected to face Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. The first two children from his first marriage are already adults. Whoever was in control of the smoke machine was far too enthusiastic. Def. Want to see more sick finishes? Hunt also holds a notable KO victory over Roy Nelson, who is cited as having one of the most durable chins in combat sports. Wins K-1 Oceania GP 2001 in Melbourne championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne. Better known for his accomplishments in K-1 where he earned top honors as the World Grand . Please logout and login again. The build-up to the fight hasnt been without its hiccups. PAUL GALLEN Age: 39 Height: 180cm Weight: 104kg Boxing record: 10 fights 9 wins 1 draw Most recent fight: Barry Hall in . [10] The brawl did not last long, and Hunt knocked out multiple people. 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. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. Mark Hunt made his debut at Hidehiko Yoshida at PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 and lost via submission armbar. [65] It was the first combat sports event in Auckland since UFC Fight Night 43 in Vector Arena. [63] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. SLpM - [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. Now, Hunt will take on Paul Gallen in a fight that MMA fans are . Despite defeat will be invited to K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka. But Gallen showed great heart to compose himself from a daze and dish out . [79], Hunt faced Aleksei Oleinik on 15 September 2018, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 136. In quarter finals, entering the third round and behind on all scorecards, Mark was able to connect with a right cross that knocked out Stefan Leko and advanced him to the semi-finals against his career long nemesis Jerome Le Banner. Le Banner, fighting in front of his hometown audience, knocked down Hunt in the second round but was in turn knocked down himself a few seconds later. 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. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship until 2018 and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. 4 [deleted] 6 yr. ago He bounced back and defeated Dan Bobish at PRIDE 28. Mark Hunt: UFC 180 - Werdum vs. Hunt Nov / 15 / . : 64% Sub. [60] On 23 August, the Nevada Athletic Commission confirmed that Lesnar twice tested positive for the estrogen blocker clomiphene, and that he has been temporarily suspended. The tension that has been building for several weeks between the pair threatened to spill over immediately after Gallen stepped down from the scales. [9] He was awarded with Performance of the Night for his efforts. We need the Ali Act put in place. Despite a mixed MMA career record (13-14), Hunt was a favorite amongst. Who would have thought we would look back on. Acc. In boxing, Hunt made his debut in 1998 but did not find much success in the ring. Now that Paul has defeated Silva and has expressed interest in finally fighting a "real boxer," there's no telling if Williams was still in play as a potential foe. Hunt was expected face Stefan Struve on 26 May 2012, at UFC 146. Also on the main card, ahuge left hook from Liam Wilson in the third round did little to quell the hype around him, retiringRodynieRafol. My body is fucked but my mind is still here. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published17:40,05 November 2022 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated17:40,05 November 2022 GMT. Let's break this. Through the fifth. New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer Mark Hunt has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars, as of 2023. Those numbers were flushed down the toilet Saturday, however, when Hunt was able to earn a standing TKO victory over Williams. 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 : 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) . Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. 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. What that record betrays is the competition Hunt faced in his career. The decision was later overturned by NSAC after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene. [45] He lost the fight via TKO in the fifth round. As soon as the fight was waved off, Hunt went over to a kneeling Williams to exchange some words of respect. Mark Hunt: Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 Dec / 31 / . [10] Hunt and his second wife, Julie, met in a reggae club around 1994 and have four children. His first MMA fight was a submission loss to Hidehiko Yoshida, an Olympic gold medalist in judo. Mark Hunt hasn't fought in professional MMA since losing to Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in 2018. Hunt was able to pick up seven KO/TKO wins in the UFC, including over the likes of Derrick Lewis, Roy "Big Country" Nelson, and former heavyweight champion Frank Mir, among others. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. Former UFC heavyweight Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt defeated Sonny Bill Williams in what is being considered a major upset. Hunt competed in both Pride and the UFC. Wins K-1 Oceania Grand Prix 2000 championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix in Nagoya. Hunt won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 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 On 26 May 2009, Hunt fought former DREAM Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi in the opening round of the Super Hulk Grand Prix at Dream 9. 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. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 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. [77] Prior to the event, Hunt announced that he would not seek to renew his contract after it expired. In turn, the bout is still a "draw" on Hunt's official record, while in Silva's case it was overturned to a no-contest. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. After Kintaman gained control of him, Hunt knocked out both C and Achichi and allowed the Hustle Army to win the match. Saturday, Mark Hunt (48) was scheduled to take on former boxing champion Sonny Bill Williams (37). Hunt went 1-4 in his last 5-with his sole victory coming against Derrick Lewis. [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. He faced off against Fabrcio Werdum for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. He won the fight via TKO in round four. Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. [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. [12], In the beginning of his career, Hunt was used by the promoters as a stepping stone for their up-and-coming fighters, taking up fights at short notice, until Tarik Solak promoted K-1 Oceania tournament in February 2000. Prior to this fight, Williams' record stood at 9-0, with 4 wins by KO. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . 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) He had a kickboxing record of 30-13, with 13 of those wins coming by a knockout. [10] At the end of August 2014, Hunt revealed that the contract would be the last of his mixed martial arts career. [107], Auckland's UFC team and Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo) performed "Haka a traditional war cry, dance or challenge from the Maori people from New Zealand" to cheer and support Hunt on his upcoming fight against Derrick Lewis. After the fight, Hunt expressed how he felt: "Im smiling not because of the win, but Im smiling because this is the last time I walked into a ring of combat of any sorts. Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt face off at Tuesday's weigh-in. Hunt returned to MMA in 2008 and went on a 3-fight losing streak before joining the UFC in 2010. 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. However, because of his exciting fighting style Hunt was granted a wildcard spot in the repercharge tournament for the K-1 World GP 2001 Finals, when Mirko Cro Cop had to pull out due to injury. - Reach: 72" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Mar 23, 1974 Career statistics: SLpM: 2.81 Str. He is known as "King of Walk-Offs" due to his popularization of walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match. Sonny Bill Williams suffered the first professional defeat of his boxing career with a shock loss to mixed martial arts star Mark Hunt in Sydney. [54], Hunt faced a returning Brock Lesnar on 9 July 2016, at UFC 200. Mark Hunt's K1 Kickboxing Knockouts - YouTube Check out Mark Hunt make a name for himself in K1 This is all Mark Hunt's knockouts in K1. 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; . Whatever happens happens. 19 records for Danny Viloria. My way. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. Known as the 'King of walk-offs', the New Zealander dealt the knock-out blow in the fourth round, leaving Williams dazed and having to kneel while the referee waved him off. [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. Come the third round, the former Sharks captain found his mojo, navigating Hunt's arsenal of attacking shots and surviving until 1:40 in the fourth, when he was wobbled by another Hunt shot, the second of the night and and two times the amount any reasonable person could sustain. The City of San Dimas understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the city in the course of their regular business. [59] On 19 July, the UFC announced that Lesnar tested positive for the same banned substance in a second, in-competition sample. So his record is kind of lying, because he never had to build up a reputation in MMA by going through the ranks. Scottsdale, AZ. He then faced American catch-wrestler Josh Barnett at PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute in the second round of the tournament. While Gallen did his best to keep distance, once inside his dirty boxing gave the Cronulla faithful in the crowd somewhat of a hope. 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. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision. These guys don't get paid jack shit. With a record of (154, 3 KO's) Hunt entered his first K-1 tournament as a heavy underdog. Hunt had his first professional wrestling appearance on 25 November 2007 for Japanese promotion Hustle. But the decision is by a strictly party voteeight Republicans against seven Democrats! [90], Hunt is known as a brawler[91] and prefers to fight standing up. Former rugby union and rugby league star Williams . [102], Hunt was born a Mormon, but is now a born-again Christian. [89] Hunt stayed in the ring and danced with the victorious Kintaman and Kurodaman, though accidentally knocking them out as well in the process. And then the second round happened. Hunt was transferred to the UFC as part of their acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships. Knockout of the Year (2014). Martial Arts History Mark Hunt "The Super Samoan" ASSOCIATION American Top Team / Jackson-Wink MMA CLASS Heavyweight Wins 13 KO / TKO 10 77% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 3 23% Draws 1 Losses 14 KO / TKO 5 36%. Mark Hunt Record: 13-14-1 (1 NC) Super Samoan Height: 5' 10" Weight: 265 lbs. Chris Danks is the chief editor for The Sporting News Australia. Sonny Bill Williams is a former rugby league and rugby union player, representing the New Zealand Kiwis from 2004-2013, and the New Zealand All-Blacks from 2010-2019. Fans hail UFC veteran Mark Hunt following his impressive knockout win over Sonny Bill Williams in his last ever fight, UFC and Dana White obliterated by Mark Hunt in raged rant ahead of Sonny Bill Williams boxing bout, 's current record stands at 13-14-1 (1). Hunt next faced Cheick Kongo on 26 February 2012, at UFC 144. Hunt controlled Emelianenko most of the fight and even effectively countered an armbar early in the bout. In thisas in other waysthey are the opposite of paintings. On the night, it wasn't too dissimilar. Tensions were further inflamed during the weigh-ins when an errant left hook from Hunt threatened to explode thepowderkegatmosphere. Hunt won the rematch by knocking out Le Banner in the second round and advanced himself onto the semi-finals facing Stefan Leko. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]. [citation needed], During the matchmaking for the K-1 Finals, Hunt surprised the crowd by choosing Jrme Le Banner, whom he had just lost in the previous year, as his quarterfinal opponent. Gallen was wobbled but, to his credit, lasted the round through a series of wild attacks and deft defensive deflections. Str. [41], On 21 October 2014, it was announced that Hunt would replace injured UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 180. 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. His opponent was Japan's Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, who he defeated by TKO in the second round. Foley got the nod on a split decision (95-94 Foley, 96-93 Telford, 97-93 Foley). Hunt walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. Mark Hunt. [101], Hunt was cast in a small role in the Australian film Crazy Murder, released in 2014. A dejected Sonny Bill Williams was also interviewed, saying on Stan Sport: "I would like to say it was an honour to share the ring with Mark Hunt tonight, the Super Samoan. [62], Hunt faced Alistair Overeem in a rematch on 4 March 2017, at UFC 209. He is an elite striker with a sometimes suspect ground game. Watch highlights of Hunt's most recent boxing outing here: Williams was stopped in the fourth round via TKO. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. [10][103] In December 2014 Hunt's older brother John committed suicide at the age of 44. Picture: Getty. . Below is the professional MMA record of Mark hunt: Your login session has expired. [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. Performance of the Night. The UFC offered to pay up Hunt's contract and more totaling $450,000 but Hunt elected to fight instead.[14][15]. Silva's result was changed to a no contest due to a failed post-fight drug test, while Hunt's remained a majority draw. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. He was a winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. Unfortunately for Hunt, Emelianenko was able to fight through it and submit Hunt with a kimura. Hunt was a major underdog given he is 48 years old and . [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. [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's next fight was in the opening round of PRIDE's 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix (PRIDE Total Elimination Absolute) on 5 May 2006. In 2020, Mark Hunt returned to the professional boxing scene and took on Paul Gallen, who was unbeaten at the time. After this he was invited to Japan for K-1 qualifications. [78] Hunt knocked down Blaydes in the first round, but would be outwrestled for the remainder of the fight and lost via unanimous decision. The 48-year-old's most recent MMA win came against Derrick Lewis back in 2017. The win earned Hunt his first Performance of the Night bonus award,[40] and the World MMA Awards' 2014 Knockout of the Year award. Maraya "Samuraya" Miller (1-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of San Dimas, California and the #138th ranked Womens Pound for Pound in US West. The judges scored the fight 58-56 Gallen, 58-56 Gallen, 59-55 Gallen. At PRIDE 31: Unbreakable, Hunt defeated Japanese boxer Yosuke Nishijima in the third round with a powerful one-two punch.[13]. 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Proud that I got here without taking any shortcuts and by doing it the proper way. If you want to win a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, signed by Tim Tszyu,enter the competition here. Gallens boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2. Hunt then fought Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot that was deemed an instant classic despite being drawn. Avg. [26], Hunt faced Junior dos Santos on 25 May 2013, at UFC 160, replacing an injured Alistair Overeem. [95][96][97], Hunt is known for having a strong chin. Avg. Through a flurry of accurate jabs to Hunt's face to open the sixth and final frame. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Tybura. Contrast this with Williams' flawless record of 9-0, and both men were entering the fight on totally. It would to be his last K-1 World Grand Prix appearance. Considering he called out former UFC middleweight champion Rob Whittaker after the fight - yes, that Rob - that perfect record could be in jeopardy. u/blownstang Hunt entered the MMA with a pretty decent kickboxing record, and as a result he has basically fought top guys from the get go. In the final Hunt defeated Filho by unanimous decision to become the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 champion. 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. Fighters want to know what theyre worth. DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. [84], Hunt faced Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight match on 16 December 2020 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia. [82] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The stage was set for the final battle against Brazilian Kyokushin karate champion Francisco Filho. Mark Hunt vs Melvin Manhoef was one of the most important fights in recent time, reminding us the reality of size and how it impacts fights. [51] He won the fight via KO in the first round after sending Mir to the canvas with a right hand. [21] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. In his second fight, he defeated American wrestler Dan Bobish by TKO. Mark won his next 3-fights in the promotion before fighting UFC veteran Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. Gallen was blowing - hard - and Hunt was circling. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. Please logout and login again. : 43% SApM: 2.90 Str. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, Mark Hunt's last fight was against Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. 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. [42][43] Despite having early success and dropping Werdum twice, Hunt lost the fight via TKO in the second round. After the fight however, Sefo suffered an eye injury and was not able to continue, allowing Hunt to proceed in his place. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. 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In the final moments of the round, Hunt was knocked down for the second time again by the powerful Frenchman. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Check out our original Top 10 Finishes of the Week serieshere. Santos KO'ed Hunt via spinning hook kick KO in the back-and-forth fight that got the Fight of the Night honors. [88] He won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round. - Significant Striking Accuracy Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, DREAM 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 2nd Round, DREAM 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. [citation needed], Hunt's mixed martial arts career saw him fight in events in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. Pro MMA Record: 1-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Samuraya Current Streak: 2 Losses; Age & Date of Birth: N/A; Last Fight: April 23 . Hunt and Bono teamed up at the next event on 24 February, marking Hunt's first and last professional wrestling match. Hunt managed to finish Lewis in the fourth round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110. On his Facebook page, where he posted the video, he captioned, "I'm going vegan, hate this". [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].