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. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Knockdown Avg. [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. - [64], Hunt faced Derrick Lewis on 11 June 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. 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. This marked the first time he had been stopped by knockout due to punches to the head. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. 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. 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. At PRIDE 31: Unbreakable, Hunt defeated Japanese boxer Yosuke Nishijima in the third round with a powerful one-two punch.[13]. [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 lost via unanimous decision, with his opponent currently holding an impressive boxing record of 14-2-1. 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. If you want to win a pair of Everlast boxing gloves, signed by Tim Tszyu,enter the competition here. Hunt was immediately taken down by Barnett and ultimately lost to a kimura submission roughly two and a half minutes into the first round. I will probably end my life fighting. . Unfortunately for Hunt, Emelianenko was able to fight through it and submit Hunt with a kimura. Hunt dominated everyone in the tournament as he defeated Aumitage, Rony Sefo, and Phil Fagan by knockout to clinch the title. Mark Richard Hunt: sex: male alias: The Super Samoan: age: 49: nationality: New Zealand stance: orthodox: height: 5 10 / 178cm: reach: . Fight of the Night. Hunt controlled Emelianenko most of the fight and even effectively countered an armbar early in the bout. [66] The win also earned Hunt his third Fight of the Night bonus award. Whatever happens happens. Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. Please logout and login again. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. In his second fight, he defeated American wrestler Dan Bobish by TKO. 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. Gallen's boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2 Considering he called out former UFC. Despite knocking down the Frenchman at the end of the third round, Hunt lost the fight by decision. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Mark Hunt. [84], Hunt faced Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight match on 16 December 2020 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia. He pretty much fought the best from the moment he entered the sport. "A Latino LASD deputy sent me his bodycam video of a . [citation needed], In 2001, Hunt returned to K-1 by winning the K-1 Oceania tournament for the second consecutive year. When . 4 [deleted] 6 yr. ago Hunt was expected face Stefan Struve on 26 May 2012, at UFC 146. Hunt next faced Cheick Kongo on 26 February 2012, at UFC 144. The judges scored the fight 58-56 Gallen, 58-56 Gallen, 59-55 Gallen. His opponent was Japan's Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, who he defeated by TKO in the second round. [29], Hunt faced Antnio Silva in the main event on 7 December 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. [83] The fight was his last fight of his UFC contract, with Hunt stating that he would continue his fighting career with other organizations. And then the second round happened. 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. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. 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. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018 [6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Performance of the Night. 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. Hunt walked towards Gallen, shoving him in the chest before they were separated by managers, coaches and promoters. [61] Due to Lesnar's positive tests, the result of the fight was changed to a no contest. After Kintaman gained control of him, Hunt knocked out both C and Achichi and allowed the Hustle Army to win the match. [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. Those numbers were flushed down the toilet Saturday, however, when Hunt was able to earn a standing TKO victory over Williams. Hunt then fought Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot that was deemed an instant classic despite being drawn. 2008 but ended up fighting late replacement Melvin Manhoef after Le Banner pulled out. 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"I tried my best but it wasn't good enough. Martial Arts History The first two children from his first marriage are already adults. Hunt managed to finish Lewis in the fourth round in the main event of UFC Fight Night 110. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round. Considering he called out former UFC middleweight champion Rob Whittaker after the fight - yes, that Rob - that perfect record could be in jeopardy. [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)). [101], Hunt was cast in a small role in the Australian film Crazy Murder, released in 2014. Hunt's professional boxing record isn't as acclaimed as his kickboxing or MMA career. 'Super Samoan' lost via unanimous decision after three rounds of fighting. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. 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. [21] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. [38], Hunt faced Roy Nelson on 20 September 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52. Mark Hunt: UFC Fight Night 33 - Hunt vs. Bigfoot . The punters may have disagreed in the lead-up, but the night belong to Gallen. Your login session has expired. Better known for his accomplishments in K-1 where he earned top honors as the World Grand . It would mark his second walk to the boxing ring after dropping his debut to Paul Gallen in Dec. 2020. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Hunt transitioned to MMA 2004 and signed with PRIDE FC. Avg. 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. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. While Gallen did his best to keep distance, once inside his dirty boxing gave the Cronulla faithful in the crowd somewhat of a hope. Despite defeat will be invited to K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka. 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. [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 won the rematch by knocking out Le Banner in the second round and advanced himself onto the semi-finals facing Stefan Leko. [10] At the end of August 2014, Hunt revealed that the contract would be the last of his mixed martial arts career. [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. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, 's last fight was against Justin Willis at, UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Let's break this. [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. 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. Wins K-1 Oceania GP 2001 in Melbourne championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Melbourne. He was drawn against Ray Sefo, who won the bout by outpointing Hunt. [10] Hunt and his second wife, Julie, met in a reggae club around 1994 and have four children. Willis held a professional record of seven wins and just one loss before his fight at UFC Adelaide against Mark Hunt. Through the fifth. 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. In between rounds the towel was thrown in as Hunt could not continue. [48], Hunt faced Antnio Silva in a rematch on 15 November 2015, at UFC 193. - After the fight however, Sefo suffered an eye injury and was not able to continue, allowing Hunt to proceed in his place. Gallen was blowing - hard - and Hunt was circling. "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. 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. Def: 51% TD Avg. Mark Hunt made his UFC debut at UFC 119 against Sean McCorkle. Hunt had his first professional wrestling appearance on 25 November 2007 for Japanese promotion Hustle. [17] Hunt lost the fight via submission in the first round. Foley got the nod on a split decision (95-94 Foley, 96-93 Telford, 97-93 Foley). He won his next 2-fights at Pride before his career took a dip at PRIDE. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Acc. Wins K-1 World GP 2001 in Fukuoka championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001. Mark Hunt: UFC 180 - Werdum vs. Hunt Nov / 15 / . He lost his first international fight by unanimous decision against Jrme Le Banner. Williams . 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. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, Mark Hunt's last fight was against Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. 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. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision, NFL Players with the most Super Bowl wins, Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. 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. Who would have thought we would look back on. [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. Advisor, Reporting Strategy - CVS Health . 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. Acc. . MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Paintings record what the painter remembers. Askew last fought in 2001 and left the sport with an unbeaten record of nine wins and one draw. Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. Hunt fought in the Oceanian kickboxing circuit and amassed a record of 15-wins and 4-losses before entering the K-1 Oceania Tournament in 2000. [52] It was later announced that Mir failed an in-competition drug test. [102], Hunt was born a Mormon, but is now a born-again Christian. [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. - With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. On his Facebook page, where he posted the video, he captioned, "I'm going vegan, hate this". [76], Hunt faced Curtis Blaydes on 11 February 2018, at UFC 221. Fight was for Schilt's K-1 Super Heavyweight title. Watch highlights of Hunt's most recent boxing outing here: Williams was stopped in the fourth round via TKO. [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. [23], The bout with Struve was rescheduled for 3 March 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8. 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Silva's result was changed to a no contest due to a failed post-fight drug test, while Hunt's remained a majority draw. 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. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 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. 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. Following that fight, Hunt next lost to PRIDE Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko at PRIDE Shockwave 2006. [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. [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. [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. [37] At first, Hunt blamed his tweets on hunger, but later in mid-August he revealed that he had decided to walk away from the sport due to business reasons. [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. Former rugby union and rugby league star Williams . Hunt was transferred to the UFC as part of their acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships. Hunt fought Cro Cop a second time in Pride Shockwave 2005 and won by decision. 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; . [50], Hunt faced Frank Mir on 20 March 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. [82] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. I feel proud that I got here without cheating. The build-up to the fight hasnt been without its hiccups. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer Mark Hunt has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars, as of 2023. [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 tension that has been building for several weeks between the pair threatened to spill over immediately after Gallen stepped down from the scales. 19 records for Danny Viloria. Wins K-1 Oceania Grand Prix 2000 championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix in Nagoya. In the final moments of the round, Hunt was knocked down for the second time again by the powerful Frenchman. Lynn Lyon. Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest. Mark Hunt, whom Manhoef knocked out for the first time, and Kazuo Misaki. My way. 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%. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. Scottsdale, AZ. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). [51] He won the fight via KO in the first round after sending Mir to the canvas with a right hand. He was a winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Hunt returned to MMA in 2008 and went on a 3-fight losing streak before joining the UFC in 2010. Mark Johnson. Those who have followed Mark Hunt's combat sports career may be less surprised than those in the boxing community. [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. He faced off against Fabrcio Werdum for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. The stage was set for the final battle against Brazilian Kyokushin karate champion Francisco Filho. Hunt competed in both Pride and the UFC. The match was held on 13 April 2008, in Yokohama, Japan at the K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama. [79], Hunt faced Aleksei Oleinik on 15 September 2018, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 136. [45] He lost the fight via TKO in the fifth round. [95][96][97], Hunt is known for having a strong chin. 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. 216 subscribers . He then faced American catch-wrestler Josh Barnett at PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute in the second round of the tournament. [10][103] In December 2014 Hunt's older brother John committed suicide at the age of 44. - Now, Hunt will take on Paul Gallen in a fight that MMA fans are . 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 . SLpM - Mark matched Wanderlei in intensity and squeezed out a split decision victory in the slugfest. 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. Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. He won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Preliminary Melbourne Champion, followed by a second K-1 Oceania Grand Prix Championship victory. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Hunt made his UFC debut on 25 September 2010, at UFC 119 against fellow UFC newcomer and undefeated prospect Sean McCorkle. It makes sense then, that the 37-year-old was the favourite going into the bout. [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. 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. Earlier this year, Paul had listed Williams as a potential opponent prior to eventually being booked against Anderson Silva instead. He won the fight via TKO in round four. [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. Tybura. Mark Hunt Record: 13-14-1 (1 NC) Super Samoan Height: 5' 10" Weight: 265 lbs. Silva, renowned for his brutal punching and Muay Thai clinch game, was neutralized by the hard-hitting Samoan and knocked down several times in the fight. 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. ", 48-year-old Mark Hunt still knocking his opponents out https://t.co/yxBDS5knUW. Mark Hunt made his debut at Hidehiko Yoshida at PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 and lost via submission armbar. Mir tested positive for a. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. 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. Hunt dominated Werdum in the early stages of the fight but failed to capitalize as Werdum TKO'ed him in the second round. It was a major upset that instantly made headlines within the combat sports world. Prior to Williams, Hunt fought in boxing in 2020 and lost to Paul Gallen via decision. [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. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. Whatever doubts that existed - if any - on Gallen's toughness must be surely erased after suffering a barrage from the former K-1 kickboxing world champion. [104][105], In August 2015, Hunt became a vegan after viewing undercover video footage of the insides of a factory farm. [10] Hunt originally wanted a three-fight contract while the UFC wanted an eight-fight contract. Hunt is an MMA legend and last appeared for the UFC in 2018, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Justin Willis. birth place: South Auckland, New Zealand MMA: mixedmartialarts.com : register as manager: register as promoter: Boxing Pro 4 bouts date w-l-d last 6 result; 2022-11-05: Sonny Bill Williams: 9 0 0 . My first thought after was s*** I want to do that again!, but no [I wont be back in the ring again].. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. What is former UFC fighter Mark Hunt's boxing record. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. He got his momentum back in his next fight for the UFC at UFC 127 against Chris Tuchscherer. Saturday, Mark Hunt (48) was scheduled to take on former boxing champion Sonny Bill Williams (37). [67], Hunt was expected to face Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. - Significant Striking Accuracy Fighters want to know what theyre worth. Often regarded as one of the hardest hitters in the history of MMA. "Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special. [108], Originally a unanimous decision win for Lesnar; overturned by NSAC after he tested positive for, Performance of the Night. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision. [92] He has a powerful left hook and right straight. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. I read the arguments in the Congressional Record and cant see how lawyers can differ on the question. On the night, it wasn't too dissimilar. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. MMA record: 13-14 (1 draw, 1 NC) Mark Hunt is a New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. 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 . PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. [42][43] Despite having early success and dropping Werdum twice, Hunt lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Hunt was set to fight Jerome Le Banner at Dynamite!! [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. [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. 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. Melbourne Champion, followed by a second K-1 Oceania Grand Prix 2001 role in the slugfest on December... 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