Mark Hunt MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
MARK HUNT
“Super Samoan”
NEW ZEALAND • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
13-14-1 (1 NC)
(T)KO
10-5
SUB
0-7
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
New Zealand
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
5′ 10″, 265 lbs
BIRTHDATE
03/23/1974 (52)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
72.0″ (183cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team • Sydney, Australia
NICKNAME
“Super Samoan”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Mark Hunt Record
WINS13
KO/TKO
10
SUB
0
DECISION
3
LOSSES14
KO/TKO
5
SUB
7
DECISION
2
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 29 professional bouts (13-14-1, 1 NC).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Justin Willis
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa
Dec / 01 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 01 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 142 Feature Bout • Hunt vs. Willis
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Justin Willis
Fight Location Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 263½ lbs
Justin Willis Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout13-13-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse$750,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -110 (Favorite)
vs
Justin Willis: -105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Barry Foley: 28-29
Charlie Keech: 28-29
Howard Hughes: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final fight of his UFC contract, Hunt targeted Willis’ lead leg with kicks early but sustained a shin cut. Willis stayed disciplined on the outside, using his reach and jab to outpoint Hunt over three rounds.
LOSS
Aleksei Oleinik
Russia
Russia
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik
Sep / 15 / 2018
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:26)
Sep / 15 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:26
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 136 Main Event • Hunt vs. Oleinik
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Aleksei Oleinik
Fight Location Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)
Moscow, Russia (Olympic Stadium)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 235 lbs
Aleksei Oleinik Record at Bout (Opponent)56-11-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout13-12-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse$750,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -114 (Favorite)
vs
Aleksei Oleinik: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining the UFC’s first card in Russia, Hunt landed heavy leg kicks and stiff right hands before Oleinik staggered him with a counter right, dragged the fight to the mat, and secured a rear-naked choke finish at 4:26.
LOSS
Curtis Blaydes
United States
United States
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
Feb / 10 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 10 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 221 Co-Main Event • Hunt vs. Blaydes
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Curtis Blaydes
Fight Location Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)
Perth, Australia (Perth Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 255½ lbs
Curtis Blaydes Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0 (1 NC)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout13-11-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse$750,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Curtis Blaydes: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +166 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John Sharp
Antony Graf: 26-30
Barry Foley: 26-30
Evan Field: 27-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt wobbled Blaydes badly with a concussive overhand right in round one, nearly finishing the fight. Blaydes recovered through his wrestling, scoring 10 takedowns and smothering ground control to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Derrick Lewis
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
Jun / 10 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (3:51)
Jun / 10 / 2017
ROUND4
TIME3:51
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 110 Main Event • Lewis vs. Hunt
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Derrick Lewis
Fight Location Auckland, New Zealand (Spark Arena)
Auckland, New Zealand (Spark Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 265 lbs
Derrick Lewis Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0 (1 NC)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout12-11-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse$750,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derrick Lewis: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in front of his home fans in Auckland, Hunt systematically battered Lewis with body kicks and relentless pressure, trapping Lewis against the fence in round four and firing unanswered strikes until referee Marc Goddard called the fight at 3:51.
LOSS
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2
Mar / 04 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:44)
Mar / 04 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME1:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 209 Main Card Heavyweight Feature • Overeem vs. Hunt 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 256 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)41-15-0 (1 NC)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout12-11-1 (1 NC)
Est. Fighter Purse$750,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alistair Overeem: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +111 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a striking rematch nine years after their first meeting, Hunt suffered a deep shin laceration early from a checked kick but rocked Overeem with elbows against the cage in round two. Overeem secured a Thai clinch in round three and landed devastating knees to finish the fight at 1:44.
NC
Brock Lesnar
United States
United States
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
Jul / 09 / 2016
No Contest
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 09 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODNo Contest
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 200 Co-Main Event • Lesnar vs. Hunt
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Brock Lesnar
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264½ lbs vs 265½ lbs
Brock Lesnar Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout12-10-1
Est. Fighter Purse$700,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Brock Lesnar: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lesnar returned after five years away, utilizing wrestling takedowns to smother Hunt on the mat in rounds one and three. Originally a unanimous decision for Lesnar, the Nevada State Athletic Commission overturned the result to a No Contest after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene.
WIN
Frank Mir
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir
Mar / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:01)
Mar / 19 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:01
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 85 Main Event • Hunt vs. Mir
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Frank Mir
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 260 lbs
Frank Mir Record at Bout (Opponent)18-10-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout11-10-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt produced another trademark walk-off knockout, stuffing Mir’s early takedown attempt before uncorking a thunderous right hand behind Mir’s ear that dropped the former two-time UFC champion instantly at 3:01, collecting a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Antonio Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm
Nov / 14 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:41)
Nov / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:41
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 193 Stadium Grudge Rematch • Hunt vs. Silva 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Antonio Silva
Fight Location Melbourne, Australia (Etihad Stadium)
Melbourne, Australia (Etihad Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 263 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout10-10-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -275 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Silva: +245 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Sharp
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of 56,214 fans in Melbourne, Hunt settled their rivalry cleanly, landing a crushing right hand behind Silva’s ear that dropped “Bigfoot” before closing the show with follow-up ground strikes at 3:41 of round one.
LOSS
Stipe Miocic
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt
May / 09 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:47)
May / 09 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME2:47
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 65 Main Event • Miocic vs. Hunt
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Stipe Miocic
Fight Location Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
Adelaide, Australia (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup266 lbs vs 243 lbs
Stipe Miocic Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout10-9-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stipe Miocic: -235 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Sharp
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Miocic set a UFC heavyweight record by landing 361 total strikes and repeatedly grounding Hunt with wrestling takedowns. Hunt absorbed heavy punishment before referee John Sharp intervened at 2:47 of round five.
LOSS
Fabricio Werdum
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt
Nov / 15 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:27)
Nov / 15 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME2:27
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Werdum vs. Hunt
Interim UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Fabricio Werdum
Fight Location Mexico City, Mexico (Arena Ciudad de México)
Mexico City, Mexico (Arena Ciudad de México)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 232 lbs
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout10-8-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fabricio Werdum: -420 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on three weeks’ notice for Cain Velasquez, Hunt knocked Werdum down twice with heavy rights in round one. In round two, Werdum faked a level change and launched a flush flying knee that dropped Hunt, sealing the interim belt with follow-up punches.
WIN
Roy Nelson
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
Sep / 20 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:00)
Sep / 20 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME3:00
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 52 Main Event • Hunt vs. Nelson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Roy Nelson
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 260 lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)20-9-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout9-8-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -120 (Favorite)
vs
Roy Nelson: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A collision of heavyweight power punchers in Saitama. Hunt ducked under a Nelson hook in round two and planted a vicious right uppercut to the chin, faceplanting “Big Country” for an iconic walk-off knockout and a $50k Performance bonus.
DRAW
Antonio Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
Dec / 06 / 2013
Draw
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Dec / 06 / 2013
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Draw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 33 Main Event • Hunt vs. Bigfoot
Main Event • Fight of the Year Contender
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Antonio Silva
Fight Location Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup262 lbs vs 262 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout9-8-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Silva: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Perceval
Barry Foley: 48-47
Charlie Keech: 47-47
Derek Cleary: 47-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight fights in MMA history. Both men slugged toe-to-toe for 25 grueling minutes, exchanging knockdowns and heavy blows while covered in blood to conclude in an unforgettable majority draw.
LOSS
Junior dos Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
May / 25 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:18)
May / 25 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME4:18
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 160 Title Eliminator • Dos Santos vs. Hunt
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Junior dos Santos
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 239 lbs
Junior dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout9-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junior dos Santos: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +420 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt battled through a broken toe suffered in round one and traded thunderous shots with the former champion. Late in the third round, Dos Santos threw an unexpected spinning wheel kick that dropped Hunt, following up with punches to end the Fight of the Night battle.
WIN
Stefan Struve
Netherlands
Netherlands
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann
Mar / 02 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:44)
Mar / 02 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME1:44
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FUEL TV 8 Co-Main Event • Hunt vs. Struve
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Stefan Struve
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup266 lbs vs 260 lbs
Stefan Struve Record at Bout (Opponent)25-5-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout8-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$160,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stefan Struve: -205 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +188 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overcoming a 14-inch height and reach disparity against the 7-foot Struve, Hunt escaped ground danger before landing a crushing left hook in round three that fractured Struve’s jaw, securing a walk-off KO and Knockout of the Night honors.
WIN
Cheick Kongo
France
France
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
Feb / 25 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:11)
Feb / 25 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:11
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 144 Heavyweight Showcase • Hunt vs. Kongo
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Cheick Kongo
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup263 lbs vs 239 lbs
Cheick Kongo Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-2
Mark Hunt Record at Bout7-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Cheick Kongo: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +255 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the Saitama Super Arena, Hunt hurt Kongo with a looping left hook and overhand right, dropping him to the canvas and finishing with punches to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 2:11 of round one.
WIN
Ben Rothwell
United States
United States
UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
Sep / 24 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 24 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 135 Main Card Clash • Hunt vs. Rothwell
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Ben Rothwell
Fight Location Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)
Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 263 lbs
Ben Rothwell Record at Bout (Opponent)31-7-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout6-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$18,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ben Rothwell: -355 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +320 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Adam Martinez
Jeff Blatnick: 29-28
Chris Lee: 30-27
Tony Weeks: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting at altitude in Denver, Hunt stuffed Rothwell’s takedown attempts and surprised fans by utilizing his own wrestling to control top position, sweeping the scorecards for a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Chris Tuchscherer
United States
United States
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch
Feb / 26 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:41)
Feb / 26 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME1:41
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 127 Heavyweight Feature • Hunt vs. Tuchscherer
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Chris Tuchscherer
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 262 lbs
Chris Tuchscherer Record at Bout (Opponent)21-3-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$17,000 USD (+$70k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chris Tuchscherer: -265 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +225 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Sharp
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
With his UFC career on the line, Hunt delivered a career-reviving performance in Sydney, stunning Tuchscherer before landing an atomic walk-off right uppercut at 1:41 of round two to claim his first Octagon win and a $70,000 Knockout of the Night award.
LOSS
Sean McCorkle
United States
United States
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
Sep / 25 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:03)
Sep / 25 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME1:03
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Hunt vs. McCorkle
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Sean McCorkle
Fight Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Conseco Fieldhouse)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 263 lbs
Sean McCorkle Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-6-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Sean McCorkle: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Josh Rosenthal
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hunt made his promotional debut after the UFC acquired his PRIDE contract. Undefeated prospect McCorkle secured an early takedown and quickly locked in a straight armbar to force a tap at 1:03 of the first round.
LOSS
Gegard Mousasi
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dream 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 Second Rd
May / 26 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:19)
May / 26 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Hulk Grand Prix Opening Round • Hunt vs. Mousasi
Openweight Tournament
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Gegard Mousasi
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup286 lbs vs 215 lbs
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout (Opponent)24-2-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kenichi Serizawa
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the opening round of the Dream Super Hulk Grand Prix, Hunt gave up 70 pounds of weight to Mousasi. Mousasi swept Hunt to the mat and smoothly applied a straight armbar to force a tapout at 1:19.
LOSS
Melvin Manhoef
Netherlands
Netherlands
K-1: Dynamite!! Power of Courage 2008
Dec / 31 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:18)
Dec / 31 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:18
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Dynamite!! 2008 Openweight Feature • Hunt vs. Manhoef
Openweight Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Melvin Manhoef
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup284 lbs vs 196 lbs
Melvin Manhoef Record at Bout (Opponent)22-5-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-4-0
Officials
Ref: Samio Kimura
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice, Hunt pushed forward aggressively but was caught on the temple by a rapid right hook from the backpedaling Manhoef, suffering the first knockout defeat of his combat career in just 18 seconds.
LOSS
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dream 5: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 Final
Jul / 21 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:11)
Jul / 21 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:11
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Dream 5 Heavyweight Feature • Hunt vs. Overeem 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup287 lbs vs 240 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)27-11-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-3-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to MMA under the Dream banner, Hunt was taken to the canvas immediately by Overeem, who secured side control and locked in an Americana keylock for the tap at 1:11 of the first round.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
PRIDE: Shockwave 2006
Dec / 31 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 1 (8:16)
Dec / 31 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME8:16
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Fedor vs. Hunt
PRIDE Heavyweight Title Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup287 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)25-1-0 (1 NC)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-2-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Challenging for the PRIDE Heavyweight Championship on New Year’s Eve, Hunt escaped an early armbar, achieved top position, and nearly submitted Fedor with two Americana attempts before Fedor reversed and locked a kimura at 8:16.
LOSS
Josh Barnett
United States
United States
PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute
Jul / 01 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:02)
Jul / 01 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Hunt vs. Barnett
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Josh Barnett
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup284 lbs vs 248 lbs
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the PRIDE Open-Weight Grand Prix quarterfinals, Barnett ducked under Hunt’s power strikes, scored an immediate double-leg takedown, and locked in a kimura shoulder lock to finish the fight at 2:02.
WIN
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute
May / 05 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:15)
May / 05 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME4:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix Opening Round • Hunt vs. Kohsaka
Grand Prix Opening Round
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup284 lbs vs 227 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Record at Bout (Opponent)28-17-2
Mark Hunt Record at Bout4-1-0
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix opening round, Kohsaka engaged Hunt in grappling early, but Hunt turned the tide with heavy stand-up strikes in round two, battering Kohsaka with punches to prompt referee Minoru Toyonaga’s stoppage at 4:15.
WIN
Yosuke Nishijima
Japan
Japan
PRIDE 31: Dreamers
Feb / 26 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:18)
Feb / 26 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME1:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE 31 Main Event • Hunt vs. Nishijima
Main Event
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Yosuke Nishijima
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup280 lbs vs 210 lbs
Yosuke Nishijima Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout3-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Taking on former WBO cruiserweight boxing champion Nishijima, Hunt battered the Japanese boxer with heavy leg kicks before finding the decisive opening in round three, landing a devastating one-two combination to score a walk-off KO.
WIN
Mirko Filipovic
Croatia
Croatia
PRIDE: Shockwave 2005
Dec / 31 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2005 Heavyweight Clash • Hunt vs. Cro Cop
Featured Heavyweight War
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Mirko Filipović
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup276 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mirko Filipović Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-2
Mark Hunt Record at Bout2-1-0
Officials
Ref: Daisuke Noguchi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-stakes rematch from their K-1 kickboxing days. Hunt walked through Cro Cop’s trademark left head kick without flinching, pressing forward and landing booming punches to claim a memorable split decision victory on New Year’s Eve.
WIN
Wanderlei Silva
Brazil
Brazil
PRIDE: Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2004 Openweight Superfight • Hunt vs. Silva
Openweight Feature
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup276 lbs vs 205 lbs
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)27-3-1 (1 NC)
Mark Hunt Record at Bout1-1-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on two days’ notice for Sakuraba, Hunt squared off against reigning PRIDE middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva. Hunt dropped Silva with heavy punches and used an atomic butt-drop to snap Silva’s historic 18-fight unbeaten streak in PRIDE via split decision.
WIN
Dan Bobish
United States
United States
PRIDE 28: High Octane
Oct / 31 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (6:23)
Oct / 31 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME6:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 28 Heavyweight Feature • Hunt vs. Bobish
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Dan Bobish
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup275 lbs vs 330 lbs
Dan Bobish Record at Bout (Opponent)17-7-0
Mark Hunt Record at Bout0-1-0
Officials
Ref: Minoru Toyonaga
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bobish secured an early takedown, but Hunt weathered the storm and returned to his feet. Hunt drilled the 330-pound American with a vicious left kick to the liver and ribs, crumpling Bobish to secure his first career MMA victory at 6:23.
LOSS
Hidehiko Yoshida
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2004
Jun / 20 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (5:25)
Jun / 20 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME5:25
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Hunt vs. Yoshida
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMark Hunt vs Hidehiko Yoshida
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration1 x 10 min, 2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup275 lbs vs 225 lbs
Hidehiko Yoshida Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-1
Mark Hunt Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his mixed martial arts debut, K-1 World Grand Prix champion Hunt faced 1992 Olympic Judo gold medalist Yoshida. Hunt displayed raw physical strength early, but Yoshida’s elite grappling prevailed as he locked in an armbar for the tap at 5:25.
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