But the decision is by a strictly party voteeight Republicans against seven Democrats! [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. 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. 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. Your login session has expired. Through the fifth. [65] It was the first combat sports event in Auckland since UFC Fight Night 43 in Vector Arena. Below is the professional MMA record of Mark hunt: Your login session has expired. Sig. He won his next 2-fights at Pride before his career took a dip at PRIDE. 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. Hunt went 2-1 in his next 3-fights before fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. Santos KO'ed Hunt via spinning hook kick KO in the back-and-forth fight that got the Fight of the Night honors. It was a major upset that instantly made headlines within the combat sports world. Askew last fought in 2001 and left the sport with an unbeaten record of nine wins and one draw. Wins K-1 Oceania Grand Prix 2000 championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix in Nagoya. Mark Hunt made his debut at Hidehiko Yoshida at PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 and lost via submission armbar. Lynn Lyon. Former UFC heavyweight Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt defeated Sonny Bill Williams in what is being considered a major upset. Hunt walked towards Gallen, shoving him in the chest before they were separated by managers, coaches and promoters. 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. While Gallen did his best to keep distance, once inside his dirty boxing gave the Cronulla faithful in the crowd somewhat of a hope. 'Super Samoan' lost via unanimous decision after three rounds of fighting. [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. Id be champ already if it wasn't for the cheaters. "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. SLpM - Mark Hunt record His opponent, the 48-year-old (11 years older than SBW) former K-1 world champ and former Ufc/Pride/Mma fighter Mark Hunt, has a boxing record of 0-2-1 (0 knockouts) but he is not ranked as he hasn't fought since 2020 when he lost to Paul Gallen ( Mark Hunt vs Paul Gallen ). Mark matched Wanderlei in intensity and squeezed out a split decision victory in the slugfest. : 0.51 TD Acc. His final major accomplishment came next year at the 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix Final, where he placed third. Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. Hunt, weighing a whopping 127kg, started the better of the two, landing a series of heavy blows in the opening two rounds. [29], Hunt faced Antnio Silva in the main event on 7 December 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. 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. [10] Hunt originally wanted a three-fight contract while the UFC wanted an eight-fight contract. [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. [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. He pretty much fought the best from the moment he entered the sport. Wins K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 championship. New Zealand mixed martial artist and former kickboxer Mark Hunt has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars, as of 2023. Hunt returned to MMA in 2008 and went on a 3-fight losing streak before joining the UFC in 2010. Willis held a professional record of seven wins and just one loss before his fight at UFC Adelaide against Mark Hunt. In the final Hunt defeated Filho by unanimous decision to become the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 champion. Does Max Holloway deserve another 145-pound title shot? In the final moments of the round, Hunt was knocked down for the second time again by the powerful Frenchman. His opponent was Japan's Tsuyoshi Kohsaka, who he defeated by TKO in the second round. [63] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. [102], Hunt was born a Mormon, but is now a born-again Christian. [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 lost the fight via unanimous decision. 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. In fact, out of his two professional boxing matches, he has 1 draw and 1 loss. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . [citation needed], In 2001, Hunt returned to K-1 by winning the K-1 Oceania tournament for the second consecutive year. 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. [10] At the end of August 2014, Hunt revealed that the contract would be the last of his mixed martial arts career. 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 . [44], Hunt faced Stipe Miocic on 10 May 2015, at UFC Fight Night 65. 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 walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. Earlier this year, Paul had listed Williams as a potential opponent prior to eventually being booked against Anderson Silva instead. Despite defeat advances to the final due to an injury suffered by Ray Sefo. On the night, it wasn't too dissimilar. So his record is kind of lying, because he never had to build up a reputation in MMA by going through the ranks. Gallen's boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2 Considering he called out former UFC. On his Facebook page, where he posted the video, he captioned, "I'm going vegan, hate this". Often regarded as one of the hardest hitters in the history of MMA. He is an elite striker with a sometimes suspect ground game. Whatever happens happens. [85][86] He lost via unanimous decision.[87]. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round. [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 was expected face Stefan Struve on 26 May 2012, at UFC 146. 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. [104][105], In August 2015, Hunt became a vegan after viewing undercover video footage of the insides of a factory farm. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. 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. Considering he called out former UFC middleweight champion Rob Whittaker after the fight - yes, that Rob - that perfect record could be in jeopardy. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Mark next replaced Kazushi Sakuraba and fought Wanderlei Silva on short notice. [9] He was awarded with Performance of the Night for his efforts. 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. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . He then faced American catch-wrestler Josh Barnett at PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute in the second round of the tournament. Hunt was transferred to the UFC as part of their acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships. [84], Hunt faced Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight match on 16 December 2020 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia. [11] Hunt received a six-pack of beer as a reward for the fight. . 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. [108], Originally a unanimous decision win for Lesnar; overturned by NSAC after he tested positive for, Performance of the Night. [38], Hunt faced Roy Nelson on 20 September 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52. Those numbers were flushed down the toilet Saturday, however, when Hunt was able to earn a standing TKO victory over Williams. 19 records for Danny Viloria. [50], Hunt faced Frank Mir on 20 March 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. I read the arguments in the Congressional Record and cant see how lawyers can differ on the question. 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. Prior to Williams, Hunt fought in boxing in 2020 and lost to Paul Gallen via decision. 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. Hunt had a successful run as a kickboxer after he got signed with K-1. [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. 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. Avg. Despite a mixed MMA career record (13-14), Hunt was a favorite amongst. 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. [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 makes sense then, that the 37-year-old was the favourite going into the bout. Foley got the nod on a split decision (95-94 Foley, 96-93 Telford, 97-93 Foley). My body is fucked but my mind is still here. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . [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. On 21 July 2008, more than a year after his previous MMA fight, Hunt returned to MMA to face Alistair Overeem at the Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round, and was submitted by an armlock in just over a minute into the first round. [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. [64], Hunt faced Derrick Lewis on 11 June 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 110. 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) Contrast this with Williams' flawless record of 9-0, and both men were entering the fight on totally. [52] It was later announced that Mir failed an in-competition drug test. [citation needed], Hunt's mixed martial arts career saw him fight in events in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, Mark Hunt's last fight was against Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Better known for his accomplishments in K-1 where he earned top honors as the World Grand . Discipline of Champions channel was created for boxing fans from boxing fans, amateur boxers, professional boxers and world . Performance of the Night. My first thought after was s*** I want to do that again!, but no [I wont be back in the ring again].. 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Paul Gallen's undefeated record remains after getting the nod from all three judges, taking his record to 10-0-1. [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. 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. [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. [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 controlled Emelianenko most of the fight and even effectively countered an armbar early in the bout. In between rounds the towel was thrown in as Hunt could not continue. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. : 55% TD Def. In thisas in other waysthey are the opposite of paintings. In his second fight, he defeated American wrestler Dan Bobish by TKO. He started competing as a professional boxer in 2009, saying the preparation for the fight was good off-season training for his rugby career. - - [76], Hunt faced Curtis Blaydes on 11 February 2018, at UFC 221. In boxing, Hunt made his debut in 1998 but did not find much success in the ring. 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. 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. Williams . Unfortunately for Hunt, Emelianenko was able to fight through it and submit Hunt with a kimura. 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. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. Reach: 72" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Mar 23, 1974 Career statistics: SLpM: 2.81 Str. He faced off against Fabrcio Werdum for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Mark Hunt: UFC 180 - Werdum vs. Hunt Nov / 15 / . Advisor, Reporting Strategy - CVS Health . He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [95][96][97], Hunt is known for having a strong chin. What that record betrays is the competition Hunt faced in his career. Mark Hunt - Kickboxing Record Read more about this topic: Mark Hunt Famous quotes containing the word record: " All photographs are there to remind us of what we forget. Hunt earned notable wins against Wanderlei Silva, Mirko "Cro Cop", "Big" Ben Rothwell, Cheick Kongo, Stefan . I will probably end my life fighting. 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. 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. : 43% SApM: 2.90 Str. [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. Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt face off at Tuesday's weigh-in. When . [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. [17] Hunt lost the fight via submission in the first round. [54], Hunt faced a returning Brock Lesnar on 9 July 2016, at UFC 200. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 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[67], Hunt was expected to face Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018 [6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. 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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. Hunt won the rematch by knocking out Le Banner in the second round and advanced himself onto the semi-finals facing Stefan Leko. Fight of the Night. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. This marked the first time he had been stopped by knockout due to punches to the head. He had a kickboxing record of 30-13, with 13 of those wins coming by a knockout. 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. [45] He lost the fight via TKO in the fifth round. We need the Ali Act put in place. Martial Arts History Gallen was blowing - hard - and Hunt was circling. I just hope that if it does happen, it will be in an honest and fair competition. Hunt competed in both Pride and the UFC. [62], Hunt faced Alistair Overeem in a rematch on 4 March 2017, at UFC 209. ", 48-year-old Mark Hunt still knocking his opponents out https://t.co/yxBDS5knUW. [citation needed], On 17 December 2002, Mark Hunt returned to defend his K-1 World Grand Prix Championship. 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. The build-up to the fight hasnt been without its hiccups. 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. [80] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Str. Avg. Hunt won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. 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. Whoever was in control of the smoke machine was far too enthusiastic. The decision was later overturned by NSAC after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene. Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, DREAM 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 2nd Round, DREAM 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round. [24] Hunt defeated Struve via third-round TKO[25] in a performance that earned him Knockout of the Night honors. Despite defeat will be invited to K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Fukuoka. 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. 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. [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. Hunt stepped in as a late replacement for Sakuraba, and won a split decision against an outweighed PRIDE middleweight (205 lb) champion Wanderlei Silva. Mark Hunt's current record stands at 13-14-1 (1). 'Super Samoan' made his professional boxing debut back in 1998 and lost to John Wyborn on points. Wins K-1 World GP 2001 in Fukuoka championship and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2001. [79], Hunt faced Aleksei Oleinik on 15 September 2018, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 136. 4 [deleted] 6 yr. ago Fighters want to know what theyre worth. Please logout and login again. - Hunt also holds a notable KO victory over Roy Nelson, who is cited as having one of the most durable chins in combat sports. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Despite knocking down the Frenchman at the end of the third round, Hunt lost the fight by decision. Hunt's next fight in the UFC was against Chris Tuchscherer at UFC 127 on 27 February 2011, in Sydney, Australia. [10] After Hunt's decision to walk away, his wife convinced him to return to fighting and he ended up with a six-fight contract with the organization. Despite the fact that he had a substantial weight advantage over Manhoef, he was knocked out in 18 seconds in the first round. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018[6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. After this he was invited to Japan for K-1 qualifications. Mark Hunt hasn't fought in professional MMA since losing to Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa in 2018. 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. [18] Hunt defeated Tuchscherer in the second round via KO, earning Knockout of the Night honors. The match was held on 13 April 2008, in Yokohama, Japan at the K-1 World GP 2008 in Yokohama. [27] Hunt lost the fight via knockout in the third round in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. 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. Former rugby union and rugby league star Williams . Please logout and login again. [23], The bout with Struve was rescheduled for 3 March 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8. Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest. Acc. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, 's last fight was against Justin Willis at, UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. Knockdown Avg. Knockout of the Year (2014). 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 Has 1 draw and 1 loss draw, and one draw semi-finals facing Stefan Leko $ 1 dollars. Bout, Hunt 's remained a majority draw mark hunt kickboxing record game is kind of,... 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