These guys don't get paid jack shit. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Hunt managed to finish Lewis in the fourth round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110. . Mark Hunt: UFC 180 - Werdum vs. Hunt Nov / 15 / . [62], Hunt faced Alistair Overeem in a rematch on 4 March 2017, at UFC 209. With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. [42][43] Despite having early success and dropping Werdum twice, Hunt lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [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]. After the fight however, Sefo suffered an eye injury and was not able to continue, allowing Hunt to proceed in his place. [59] On 19 July, the UFC announced that Lesnar tested positive for the same banned substance in a second, in-competition sample. [29], Hunt faced Antnio Silva in the main event on 7 December 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. But the decision is by a strictly party voteeight Republicans against seven Democrats! They stepped apart before Hunt went in for a second crack, swinging a left hook towards Gallens head. "Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special. [66] The win also earned Hunt his third Fight of the Night bonus award. [7][8][9], Hunt was born in South Auckland, into a large Samoan family, and was a troubled child eventually leading to two jail terms for violent offending. [17] Hunt lost the fight via submission in the first round. Prior to Williams, Hunt fought in boxing in 2020 and lost to Paul Gallen via decision. Who would have thought we would look back on. Hunt went 2-1 in his next 3-fights before fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. 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. [44], Hunt faced Stipe Miocic on 10 May 2015, at UFC Fight Night 65. 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. Williams . As soon as the fight was waved off, Hunt went over to a kneeling Williams to exchange some words of respect. Hunt fought in the Oceanian kickboxing circuit and amassed a record of 15-wins and 4-losses before entering the. It was business as usual for the first minute before a Hunt overhand right made the crowd, Gallen and anyone in close proximity realise the stakes. Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt face off at Tuesday's weigh-in. 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. [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. Mark Hunt Record: 13-14-1 (1 NC) Super Samoan Height: 5' 10" Weight: 265 lbs. Willis held a professional record of seven wins and just one loss before his fight at UFC Adelaide against Mark Hunt. Hunt walked towards Gallen, shoving him in the chest before they were separated by managers, coaches and promoters. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. 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. 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. Avg. Wins WKBF Australian Super Heavyweight title. Gallen was wobbled but, to his credit, lasted the round through a series of wild attacks and deft defensive deflections. [68] However, on 10 October, Hunt was pulled from the card and was replaced by Fabrcio Werdum after UFC officials reviewed Hunt's article, entitled, "If I Die Fighting, That's Fine"[69][70] on his health status from the consequences he suffered from his long term fighting career[71] (slur speech and loss of memory- an early signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)). [10] Hunt originally wanted a three-fight contract while the UFC wanted an eight-fight contract. So his record is kind of lying, because he never had to build up a reputation in MMA by going through the ranks. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Mark won his next 3-fights in the promotion before fighting UFC veteran Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. [67], Hunt was expected to face Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. [102], Hunt was born a Mormon, but is now a born-again Christian. 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. [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. 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. Hunt fought Cro Cop a second time in Pride Shockwave 2005 and won by decision. Mark Hunt made his UFC debut at UFC 119 against Sean McCorkle. 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. [citation needed], In April 2008, FEG announced Hunt's return to K-1 and nominated him as the challenger of K-1 Super Heavyweight Championship held by Semmy Schilt. [22] However, he pulled out of the bout due to injury ten days prior to the event. R2, Fabricio Werdum no longer under contract with PFL, Level Change Podcast: UFC Fight Night, Jake Paul running for his life, Cheating steroid rat - Mark Hunt burns Jon Jones after title win, Coach believes Jon Jones going to be one of those athletes that walks away early, wont have too much more to prove, Mark Hunt Launches Verbal Attack On Rat Company UFC And Loser Jon Jones Ahead Of UFC 285, Mark Hunt rips into Jon Jones and UFC in social media rant: All they do is promote steroid-using rats. Mark "The Super Samoan" is a former Pride FC and UFC Heavyweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 13-wins, 14-losses, 1-draw, and 1-no contest. Your login session has expired. Check out our original Top 10 Finishes of the Week serieshere. [34][35] In a post-fight test, Silva tested positive for elevated testosterone, which was believed to be attributed to undergoing UFC-approved testosterone replacement therapy. Through a final overhand right to his head as time ran out in the sixth. : 0.51 TD Acc. 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. Does Max Holloway deserve another 145-pound title shot? My way. Hunt, weighing a whopping 127kg, started the better of the two, landing a series of heavy blows in the opening two rounds. [10][103] In December 2014 Hunt's older brother John committed suicide at the age of 44. 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Prior to this fight, Williams' record stood at 9-0, with 4 wins by KO. [citation needed], In 2002, Hunt went to Paris to fight Le Banner again for the third time what turned out to be one of the biggest battles in K-1 history. 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. As for Sonny Bill Willliams, Hunt may not only have taken his 0 but also his chances at a money fight against Jake Paul. 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. I feel proud that I got here without cheating. The match was held on 13 April 2008, in Yokohama, Japan at the K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama. In boxing, Hunt made his debut in 1998 but did not find much success in the ring. Mark next replaced Kazushi Sakuraba and fought Wanderlei Silva on short notice. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. Manhoef's strengths and weaknesses in the cage are clear. Watch highlights of Hunt's most recent boxing outing here: Williams was stopped in the fourth round via TKO. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, 's last fight was against Justin Willis at, UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Unfortunately for Hunt, Emelianenko was able to fight through it and submit Hunt with a kimura. Wins K-1 World GP 2001 in Fukuoka championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Mark Hunt. . 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. Fighters want to know what theyre worth. Mark matched Wanderlei in intensity and squeezed out a split decision victory in the slugfest. - [9] He was awarded with Performance of the Night for his efforts. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer Mark Hunt has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars, as of 2023. [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. : 64% Sub. [30] The fight went to a decision, with one judge scoring it 4847 for Hunt, while the other two judges had the scores even 4747, resulting in a majority draw. It is the goal of the City to provide service transparently, which includes timely access to requested records by the California Public Records Act, (CPRA), Government Code . [citation needed], In 2001, Hunt returned to K-1 by winning the K-1 Oceania tournament for the second consecutive year. : 55% TD Def. [82] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Hunt was transferred to the UFC as part of their acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships. 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%. [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. It would mark his second walk to the boxing ring after dropping his debut to Paul Gallen in Dec. 2020. [88] He won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round. I read the arguments in the Congressional Record and cant see how lawyers can differ on the question. Mark Hunt Heavyweight Division 13-14-1 (W-L-D) 10 Wins by Knockout 3 Wins by Decision 3 First Round Finishes Last fight Win Hunt vs Willis Dec. 1, 2018 Watch Replay Recap View Fight History UFC. Hunt lost his next 2-fights in PRIDE against Josh Barnett and Fedor Emelianenko following which he left the promotion and left MMA as a whole for a year to focus on his Professional Wrestling Career. Wins K-1 Oceania Grand Prix 2000 championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix in Nagoya. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. SLpM - PAUL GALLEN Age: 39 Height: 180cm Weight: 104kg Boxing record: 10 fights 9 wins 1 draw Most recent fight: Barry Hall in . Hunt won the rematch by knocking out Le Banner in the second round and advanced himself onto the semi-finals facing Stefan Leko. Paintings record what the painter remembers. [24] Hunt defeated Struve via third-round TKO[25] in a performance that earned him Knockout of the Night honors. The first two children from his first marriage are already adults. UFC Veteran Mark Hunt showed that he still has the power and the stamina at the age of 48, knocking out Sonny Bill Williams in their bout last night. Date of Birth: Mark Hunt was born on March 23, 1974 in South Auckland, New Zealand. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. We need the Ali Act put in place. Mark continued his losing run as he got submitted in 63-seconds via straight armbar submission. [28] Afterwards, some major MMA media outlets were considering this to be the best fight in the history of the UFC heavyweight division. Gallen's boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2 Considering he called out former UFC. On 5 December 2017, it was announced that Hunt had been cleared to fight[75] after undergoing medical tests in Las Vegas that were arranged by the UFC. Despite defeat will be invited to K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka. Please logout and login again. He won the fight via TKO in round four. [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 fighters battled for the entire 25-minute duration that ended with a unanimous decision victory for Brock Lesnar. Those who have followed Mark Hunt's combat sports career may be less surprised than those in the boxing community. Paul Gallen's undefeated record remains after getting the nod from all three judges, taking his record to 10-0-1. 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. The tension that has been building for several weeks between the pair threatened to spill over immediately after Gallen stepped down from the scales. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. Wins K-1 Oceania GP 2001 in Melbourne championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne. My body is fucked but my mind is still here. Hunt walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. The result means that Hunt ends his career with a 1-2-1 record in boxing, a 13-14-1 with 1 no-contest in MMA and a 30-13 record in kickboxing. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision, NFL Players with the most Super Bowl wins, Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). [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. [10] He had no intention to be a professional fighter until a late night altercation outside a nightclub just after getting out of jail for the second time in Auckland changed the course of his life. Former UFC heavyweight Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt defeated Sonny Bill Williams in what is being considered a major upset. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Below is the professional MMA record of Mark hunt: Your login session has expired. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Proud that I got here without taking any shortcuts and by doing it the proper way. His first MMA fight was a submission loss to Hidehiko Yoshida, an Olympic gold medalist in judo. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. [18] Hunt defeated Tuchscherer in the second round via KO, earning Knockout of the Night honors. Willis, Aleksei Oleinik, and Curtis Blaydes all managed to get the better of Hunt in the twilight of his career. 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. Mir tested positive for a. Hunt controlled Emelianenko most of the fight and even effectively countered an armbar early in the bout. He left the company in 2018 and retired from MMA. [39] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. He had a kickboxing record of 30-13, with 13 of those wins coming by a knockout. Mark Richard Hunt: sex: male alias: The Super Samoan: age: 49: nationality: New Zealand stance: orthodox: height: 5 10 / 178cm: reach: . 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. Tensions were further inflamed during the weigh-ins when an errant left hook from Hunt threatened to explode thepowderkegatmosphere. In 2020, Mark Hunt returned to the professional boxing scene and took on Paul Gallen, who was unbeaten at the time. Mark Hunt's current record stands at 13-14-1 (1). Hunt had a successful run as a kickboxer after he got signed with K-1. [83] The fight was his last fight of his UFC contract, with Hunt stating that he would continue his fighting career with other organizations. Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest. He bounced back and defeated Dan Bobish at PRIDE 28. [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. Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. Picture: Getty. [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. [52] It was later announced that Mir failed an in-competition drug test. Mark Hunt: UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes Jul / 09 / . [54], Hunt faced a returning Brock Lesnar on 9 July 2016, at UFC 200. Despite knocking down the Frenchman at the end of the third round, Hunt lost the fight by decision. 2008 but ended up fighting late replacement Melvin Manhoef after Le Banner pulled out. He then faced American catch-wrestler Josh Barnett at PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute in the second round of the tournament. 216 subscribers . "Also to see a lot of Polynesian brothers get a chance on the card was special. 'Super Samoan' made his professional boxing debut back in 1998 and lost to John Wyborn on points. Photos that had emerged on the internet had shown that Hunt had lost a considerable amount of weight in comparison to that of his Pride days. He was introduced as a living weapon sorted in a Dynamite Hardcore Weapons Match between a team of the babyface faction Hustle Army (formed by Kintaman and Kurodaman) and one of the heel stable Takada Monster Army (Monster C and "Fire Monster" Achichi). DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. It was a major upset that instantly made headlines within the combat sports world. Hunt was set to fight Jerome Le Banner at Dynamite!! Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. The week prior, the NSW Combat Sport Authority forced Hunt to undergo furtherscans due to comments hed made in 2017 in relation to head knocks. While Gallen did his best to keep distance, once inside his dirty boxing gave the Cronulla faithful in the crowd somewhat of a hope. Chris Danks is the chief editor for The Sporting News Australia. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. Santos KO'ed Hunt via spinning hook kick KO in the back-and-forth fight that got the Fight of the Night honors. [106] However, on 7 July 2016, Hunt stated that he has not gone completely vegan due to the time demands of the sport, but is a vegetarian. Former rugby union and rugby league star Williams . Fight of the Night. Mark Hunt, whom Manhoef knocked out for the first time, and Kazuo Misaki. What that record betrays is the competition Hunt faced in his career. [10] Hunt and his second wife, Julie, met in a reggae club around 1994 and have four children. [11] Hunt received a six-pack of beer as a reward for the fight. Despite the fact that he had a substantial weight advantage over Manhoef, he was knocked out in 18 seconds in the first round. When . Sig. Foley got the nod on a split decision (95-94 Foley, 96-93 Telford, 97-93 Foley). Earlier this year, Paul had listed Williams as a potential opponent prior to eventually being booked against Anderson Silva instead. Please logout and login again. 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. Hunt had his first professional wrestling appearance on 25 November 2007 for Japanese promotion Hustle. [64], Hunt faced Derrick Lewis on 11 June 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Hunt then fought Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot that was deemed an instant classic despite being drawn. 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. : 43% SApM: 2.90 Str. 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. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, DREAM 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 2nd Round, DREAM 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. [108], Originally a unanimous decision win for Lesnar; overturned by NSAC after he tested positive for, Performance of the Night. He got his momentum back in his next fight for the UFC at UFC 127 against Chris Tuchscherer. [27] Hunt lost the fight via knockout in the third round in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. Hunt next faced Cheick Kongo on 26 February 2012, at UFC 144. - Significant Striking Accuracy [79], Hunt faced Aleksei Oleinik on 15 September 2018, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 136. Mark Hunt made his debut at Hidehiko Yoshida at PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 and lost via submission armbar. [61] Due to Lesnar's positive tests, the result of the fight was changed to a no contest. Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. Also on the main card, ahuge left hook from Liam Wilson in the third round did little to quell the hype around him, retiringRodynieRafol. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018[6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Hunt is an MMA legend and last appeared for the UFC in 2018, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Justin Willis. He was a winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. - 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. MMA record: 13-14 (1 draw, 1 NC) Mark Hunt is a New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. 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