Heavyweight

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

Boxing90
Kickboxing88
Wrestling74
BJJ66
Strength92
Durability95
Cardio76
Fight IQ80

By edition

2010–2013Overall 84
Boxing90
Kickboxing88
Wrestling74
BJJ66
Strength92
Durability95
Cardio76
Fight IQ80

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.

2014–2015Overall 83
Boxing90
Kickboxing87
Wrestling74
BJJ64
Strength91
Durability93
Cardio76
Fight IQ80

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.

2016–2017Overall 82
Boxing89
Kickboxing86
Wrestling74
BJJ64
Strength91
Durability91
Cardio76
Fight IQ80

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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Ratings shown are our own, built from independent research and from how Mark Hunt is regarded by the MMA community, with the EA Sports UFC games used only as a starting baseline for the scale. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Mark Hunt's real-world abilities. See the disclaimer below.