Mark Hunt
UFC 2010–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 84.0
Scouting report
Walk-off knockouts and a durable chin made Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt a well-known heavyweight. Hailing from South Auckland, New Zealand, the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion had a UFC run with stoppage wins over Stefan Struve, Roy Nelson, Frank Mir, and Derrick Lewis, his durability captured by an 83 Durability, 78 Strength, and 82 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Hunt authored a resurgence between 2011 and 2013, knocking out Chris Tuchscherer in Sydney, Cheick Kongo in Saitama, and Stefan Struve in Japan, before engaging Antonio Silva in a 2013 Fight of the Year draw in Brisbane. His K-1 World Grand Prix kickboxing pedigree, chin, and walk-off knockout power are reflected in an 90 Boxing and 95 Durability.
Hunt knocked out Roy Nelson with an uppercut in Saitama in 2014, challenged Fabricio Werdum for the interim heavyweight title at UFC 180 in Mexico City, and flattened Antonio Silva in their 2015 rematch in Melbourne, while dropping a decision to Stipe Miocic in Adelaide. His one-punch power and durable frame anchor his 90 Boxing and 93 Durability.
Hunt scored a first-round walk-off knockout of former champion Frank Mir in Brisbane in March 2016, battled Brock Lesnar at UFC 200 in Las Vegas, and knocked out Derrick Lewis with fourth-round punches in Auckland, New Zealand. His hook counters, low kicks, and durability justify his 89 Boxing and 91 Durability.
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