Born on March 23, 1974, in South Auckland, New Zealand, Mark Hunt, also known as “The Super Samoan”, has been a force to reckon with in the heavyweight division of MMA. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 265 lbs, Hunt’s powerful strikes and resilience have made him a fan favorite.
Training with renowned teams such as American Top Team and Jackson-Wink MMA, Hunt has accumulated a record of 13 wins. He has achieved a remarkable 10 of these victories by KO/TKO, accounting for 77% of his wins. Additionally, he has secured 3 decision victories. Hunt has faced 14 losses in his career, with 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, and 2 by decision. He also has a draw and a no contest on his record.
Some of his notable fights include:
- A loss to Justin Willis in December 2018 via unanimous decision.
- A submission loss to Alexey Oleynik in September 2018.
- A unanimous decision loss to Curtis Blaydes in February 2018.
- A TKO victory against Derrick Lewis in June 2017.
- A KO loss to Alistair Overeem in March 2017.
Mark Hunt’s journey in MMA has been filled with thrilling knockouts, intense battles, and memorable moments. His fights are a testament to his power, skill, and the heart of a true warrior.
