Hunt walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. Silva's result was changed to a no contest due to a failed post-fight drug test, while Hunt's remained a majority draw. Avg. [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. [21] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Mark Hunt made his UFC debut at UFC 119 against Sean McCorkle. His final major accomplishment came next year at the 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix Final, where he placed third. In thisas in other waysthey are the opposite of paintings. I just hope that if it does happen, it will be in an honest and fair competition. [76], Hunt faced Curtis Blaydes on 11 February 2018, at UFC 221. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, DREAM 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 2nd Round, DREAM 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. He bounced back and defeated Dan Bobish at PRIDE 28. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018[6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. 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. As for Sonny Bill Willliams, Hunt may not only have taken his 0 but also his chances at a money fight against Jake Paul. 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. He faced off against Fabrcio Werdum for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. [29], Hunt faced Antnio Silva in the main event on 7 December 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. [10] At the end of August 2014, Hunt revealed that the contract would be the last of his mixed martial arts career. 2008 but ended up fighting late replacement Melvin Manhoef after Le Banner pulled out. 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. The bout went down in Sydney this weekend. 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 returned to MMA in 2008 and went on a 3-fight losing streak before joining the UFC in 2010. He pretty much fought the best from the moment he entered the sport. In the final Hunt defeated Filho by unanimous decision to become the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 champion. ", 48-year-old Mark Hunt still knocking his opponents out https://t.co/yxBDS5knUW. [82] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. He got his momentum back in his next fight for the UFC at UFC 127 against Chris Tuchscherer. [101], Hunt was cast in a small role in the Australian film Crazy Murder, released in 2014. Avg. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship until 2018 and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. : 55% TD Def. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision. Hunt came out firing and scored a knockdown of Williams with a massive right hand. Gallen was blowing - hard - and Hunt was circling. Paul Gallen's undefeated record remains after getting the nod from all three judges, taking his record to 10-0-1. [39] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. 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. 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. Prior to this fight, Williams' record stood at 9-0, with 4 wins by KO. 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. Combat Sports UK (@CombatSportsUK) November 5, 2022 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. Sig. The UFC offered to pay up Hunt's contract and more totaling $450,000 but Hunt elected to fight instead.[14][15]. Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. 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. He was drawn against Ray Sefo, who won the bout by outpointing Hunt. - He left the company in 2018 and retired from MMA. [10] Later that year Hunt moved to Sydney, Australia (residing in Campbelltown), to train with Alex Tui, and few years later he settled in Liverpool Kickboxing Gym under Maori instructor Hape Ngaranoa. Hunt had his first professional wrestling appearance on 25 November 2007 for Japanese promotion Hustle. Gallen was wobbled but, to his credit, lasted the round through a series of wild attacks and deft defensive deflections. 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 Mark next replaced Kazushi Sakuraba and fought Wanderlei Silva on short notice. [18] Hunt defeated Tuchscherer in the second round via KO, earning Knockout of the Night honors. 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. Fight was for Schilt's K-1 Super Heavyweight title. Reach: 72" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Mar 23, 1974 Career statistics: SLpM: 2.81 Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Hunt was expected face Stefan Struve on 26 May 2012, at UFC 146. Now, Hunt will take on Paul Gallen in a fight that MMA fans are . [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. [108], Originally a unanimous decision win for Lesnar; overturned by NSAC after he tested positive for, Performance of the Night. 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. Knockout of the Year (2014). [citation needed], In 2001, Hunt returned to K-1 by winning the K-1 Oceania tournament for the second consecutive year. Wins WKBF Australian Super Heavyweight title. [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. Through a flurry of accurate jabs to Hunt's face to open the sixth and final frame. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Hunt stepped in as a late replacement for Sakuraba, and won a split decision against an outweighed PRIDE middleweight (205 lb) champion Wanderlei Silva. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. [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. Acc. Hunt lost via unanimous decision, with his opponent currently holding an impressive boxing record of 14-2-1. 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. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. 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. [93][94][91] The majority of Hunt's MMA career wins have come via KO or TKO from punches; he has no submission wins. Mark Hunt: UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes Jul / 09 / . It would mark his second walk to the boxing ring after dropping his debut to Paul Gallen in Dec. 2020. "Also to see a lot of Polynesian brothers get a chance on the card was special. He lost his first international fight by unanimous decision against Jrme Le Banner. [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. [22] However, he pulled out of the bout due to injury ten days prior to the event. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. 'Super Samoan' made his professional boxing debut back in 1998 and lost to John Wyborn on points. [67], Hunt was expected to face Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. I read the arguments in the Congressional Record and cant see how lawyers can differ on the question. Mark matched Wanderlei in intensity and squeezed out a split decision victory in the slugfest. 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. 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. [63] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. . [42][43] Despite having early success and dropping Werdum twice, Hunt lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Hunt and Bono teamed up at the next event on 24 February, marking Hunt's first and last professional wrestling match. [10] Hunt and his second wife, Julie, met in a reggae club around 1994 and have four children. In fact, out of his two professional boxing matches, he has 1 draw and 1 loss. Earlier this year, Paul had listed Williams as a potential opponent prior to eventually being booked against Anderson Silva instead. Through "The Super Samoan" Mark Hunt's 28 professional MMA fights he often traded wins and losses, ending up with a journeyman-like record of 13-14. 'Super Samoan' made his. : 64% Sub. Advisor, Reporting Strategy - CVS Health . He won his next 2-fights at Pride before his career took a dip at PRIDE. [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. 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. [65] It was the first combat sports event in Auckland since UFC Fight Night 43 in Vector Arena. [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. [27] Hunt lost the fight via knockout in the third round in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. - Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018 [6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Justin Willis has had a consistent run in his last six professional MMA bouts . If you want to win a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, signed by Tim Tszyu,enter the competition here. He won the fight via TKO in round four. Let's break this. Mark won his next 3-fights in the promotion before fighting UFC veteran Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. You can watch the finishing sequence down below. This marked the first time he had been stopped by knockout due to punches to the head. Mark Hunt: UFC Fight Night 33 - Hunt vs. Bigfoot . 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. 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. . 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. Manhoef's strengths and weaknesses in the cage are clear. Martial Arts History Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. [80] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Former UFC heavyweight Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt defeated Sonny Bill Williams in what is being considered a major upset. 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. [61] Due to Lesnar's positive tests, the result of the fight was changed to a no contest. [88] He won the fight via technical knockout in the fourth round. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision, NFL Players with the most Super Bowl wins, Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. [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)). After Kintaman gained control of him, Hunt knocked out both C and Achichi and allowed the Hustle Army to win the match. PAUL GALLEN Age: 39 Height: 180cm Weight: 104kg Boxing record: 10 fights 9 wins 1 draw Most recent fight: Barry Hall in . [10] Hunt originally wanted a three-fight contract while the UFC wanted an eight-fight contract. Below is the professional MMA record of Mark hunt: Your login session has expired. Acc. Discipline of Champions channel was created for boxing fans from boxing fans, amateur boxers, professional boxers and world . [79], Hunt faced Aleksei Oleinik on 15 September 2018, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 136. Fight of the Night. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. [10] He lives in Australia with his second wife and has six children. 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. Hunt is an MMA legend and last appeared for the UFC in 2018, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Justin Willis. [33] The bout with Silva has been described as one of the best in the promotion's heavyweight history. Better known for his accomplishments in K-1 where he earned top honors as the World Grand . As soon as the fight was waved off, Hunt went over to a kneeling Williams to exchange some words of respect. [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. 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). [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. [85][86] He lost via unanimous decision.[87]. What that record betrays is the competition Hunt faced in his career. Check out our original Top 10 Finishes of the Week serieshere. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. [28] Afterwards, some major MMA media outlets were considering this to be the best fight in the history of the UFC heavyweight division. Hunt owned the centre of the ring in the first round, with his left bomb from a day earlier detonating far closer to the target this time round. [50], Hunt faced Frank Mir on 20 March 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. - With a record of (154, 3 KO's) Hunt entered his first K-1 tournament as a heavy underdog. He was a winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Contrast this with Williams' flawless record of 9-0, and both men were entering the fight on totally. Wins K-1 Oceania GP 2001 in Melbourne championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne. [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]. 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. - Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. It would to be his last K-1 World Grand Prix appearance. Williams was the holder of the NZPBA boxing championship and the WBA championship in 2013 before eventually being stripped of the titles due to inactivity. So his record is kind of lying, because he never had to build up a reputation in MMA by going through the ranks. 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. Mark Hunt hasn't fought in professional MMA since losing to Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in 2018. [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]. It shows the strength of party ties.Rutherford Birchard Hayes (18221893), K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Final Elimination, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka Final, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka Semi Finals, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne Semi Finals, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne Quarter Finals, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Melbourne Final, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Melbourne Semi Finals, K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Melbourne Quarter Finals, K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Nagoya Quarter Finals, K-1 Grand Prix 2000 Oceania Quarter Finals. 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. [95][96][97], Hunt is known for having a strong chin. Gallen's boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2 Considering he called out former UFC. [100], Hunt is the subject of a feature-length documentary The Art of Fighting (2013), which premiered on Fuel TV (Australia) on 22 May 2013. 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. [64], Hunt faced Derrick Lewis on 11 June 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. Hunt made his UFC debut on 25 September 2010, at UFC 119 against fellow UFC newcomer and undefeated prospect Sean McCorkle. DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. 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. And then the second round happened. [10][103] In December 2014 Hunt's older brother John committed suicide at the age of 44. Please logout and login again. : 0.51 TD Acc. The fighters battled for the entire 25-minute duration that ended with a unanimous decision victory for Brock Lesnar. [66] The win also earned Hunt his third Fight of the Night bonus award. [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. 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 KOed Chris in the second round to earn the Knockout of the Night bonus and end his win drought in MMA. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Acc. 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. The stage was set for the final battle against Brazilian Kyokushin karate champion Francisco Filho. Hunt competed in both Pride and the UFC. [citation needed], On 17 December 2002, Mark Hunt returned to defend his K-1 World Grand Prix Championship. His first MMA fight was a submission loss to Hidehiko Yoshida, an Olympic gold medalist in judo. [51] He won the fight via KO in the first round after sending Mir to the canvas with a right hand. Hunt walked towards Gallen, shoving him in the chest before they were separated by managers, coaches and promoters. The match was held on 13 April 2008, in Yokohama, Japan at the K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama. "Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special. Former rugby union and rugby league star Williams . My way. Mir tested positive for a. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. [62], Hunt faced Alistair Overeem in a rematch on 4 March 2017, at UFC 209. He won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Preliminary Melbourne Champion, followed by a second K-1 Oceania Grand Prix Championship victory. Fighters want to know what theyre worth. Knockdown Avg. Hunt next faced Cheick Kongo on 26 February 2012, at UFC 144. With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. In the final moments of the round, Hunt was knocked down for the second time again by the powerful Frenchman. We need the Ali Act put in place. 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Def. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Tybura. Tensions were further inflamed during the weigh-ins when an errant left hook from Hunt threatened to explode thepowderkegatmosphere. After the fight however, Sefo suffered an eye injury and was not able to continue, allowing Hunt to proceed in his place. Whatever happens happens. Despite defeat will be invited to K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka. [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. [77] Prior to the event, Hunt announced that he would not seek to renew his contract after it expired. [59] On 19 July, the UFC announced that Lesnar tested positive for the same banned substance in a second, in-competition sample. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. 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 went 1-4 in his last 5-with his sole victory coming against Derrick Lewis. [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. The first two children from his first marriage are already adults. Paintings record what the painter remembers. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. The punters may have disagreed in the lead-up, but the night belong to Gallen. 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. [90], Hunt is known as a brawler[91] and prefers to fight standing up. Find Danny Viloria's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading . Hunt managed to finish Lewis in the fourth round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110. 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. Hunt's professional boxing record isn't as acclaimed as his kickboxing or MMA career. Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. Your login session has expired. 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. Mark Hunt. [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. His opponent was Japan's Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, who he defeated by TKO in the second round. 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. Id be champ already if it wasn't for the cheaters. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, 's last fight was against Justin Willis at, UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Despite the fact that he had a substantial weight advantage over Manhoef, he was knocked out in 18 seconds in the first round. These guys don't get paid jack shit. After this he was invited to Japan for K-1 qualifications. 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. Scottsdale, AZ. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. 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