Leading up to the bout, Hunt threw some punches towards Gallen during their weigh-ins for the anticipated bout. Hunt went 2-1 in his next 3-fights before fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. Who would have thought we would look back on. [77] Prior to the event, Hunt announced that he would not seek to renew his contract after it expired. Chris Danks is the chief editor for The Sporting News Australia. [95][96][97], Hunt is known for having a strong chin. Saturday, Mark Hunt (48) was scheduled to take on former boxing champion Sonny Bill Williams (37). The video has been watched more than 2.5 million times since it was first uploaded to Twitter by Fox News reporter Bill Melugin on Monday. Mark Hunt Heavyweight Division 13-14-1 (W-L-D) 10 Wins by Knockout 3 Wins by Decision 3 First Round Finishes Last fight Win Hunt vs Willis Dec. 1, 2018 Watch Replay Recap View Fight History UFC. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]. In quarter finals, entering the third round and behind on all scorecards, Mark was able to connect with a right cross that knocked out Stefan Leko and advanced him to the semi-finals against his career long nemesis Jerome Le Banner. [10] The brawl did not last long, and Hunt knocked out multiple people. [80] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Watch highlights of Hunt's most recent boxing outing here: Williams was stopped in the fourth round via TKO. PAUL GALLEN Age: 39 Height: 180cm Weight: 104kg Boxing record: 10 fights 9 wins 1 draw Most recent fight: Barry Hall in . [78] Hunt knocked down Blaydes in the first round, but would be outwrestled for the remainder of the fight and lost via unanimous decision. [36], On 5 August 2014, Hunt posted cryptic tweets about becoming unemployed, which Dana White immediately denied. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. [28] Afterwards, some major MMA media outlets were considering this to be the best fight in the history of the UFC heavyweight division. Mark Hunt started his combat sports journey in his early 20s as a kickboxer. Hunt and Bono teamed up at the next event on 24 February, marking Hunt's first and last professional wrestling match. 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. Mark Hunt's current record stands at 13-14-1 (1). Proud that I got here without taking any shortcuts and by doing it the proper way. Pro MMA Record: 32-17-1, 2 NC (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: No Mercy Current Streak: 3 Losses; Age: 1976-05-11 | Date of Birth: 1976.05.11; . [18] Hunt defeated Tuchscherer in the second round via KO, earning Knockout of the Night honors. As soon as the fight was waved off, Hunt went over to a kneeling Williams to exchange some words of respect. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. On the night, it wasn't too dissimilar. 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. [98][99] This was shown in his bout against Mirko Cro Cop in K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Nagoya, in which he went the distance with the Croatian in spite of being hit by one of Cro Cop's famous headkicks in the third round. [16] Hunt trained with American Top Team for the fight. Also on the main card, ahuge left hook from Liam Wilson in the third round did little to quell the hype around him, retiringRodynieRafol. [59] On 19 July, the UFC announced that Lesnar tested positive for the same banned substance in a second, in-competition sample. Now that Paul has defeated Silva and has expressed interest in finally fighting a "real boxer," there's no telling if Williams was still in play as a potential foe. Mark Hunt: UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes Jul / 09 / . SLpM - Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018 [6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. [11] Hunt received a six-pack of beer as a reward for the fight. Mark Hunt has a professional boxing record of one win, two losses, and one draw. Latest on Mark Hunt including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He next fought Mirko Cro Cop at Pride 31 in a brawl that ended with Hunt winning on the judge's scorecard via split decision. Mark Richard Hunt: sex: male alias: The Super Samoan: age: 49: nationality: New Zealand stance: orthodox: height: 5 10 / 178cm: reach: . 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. Those who have followed Mark Hunt's combat sports career may be less surprised than those in the boxing community. [24] Hunt defeated Struve via third-round TKO[25] in a performance that earned him Knockout of the Night honors. Mark Hunt, whom Manhoef knocked out for the first time, and Kazuo Misaki. [61] Due to Lesnar's positive tests, the result of the fight was changed to a no contest. 2008 but ended up fighting late replacement Melvin Manhoef after Le Banner pulled out. PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round. [93][94][91] The majority of Hunt's MMA career wins have come via KO or TKO from punches; he has no submission wins. 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. 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. Despite the fact that he had a substantial weight advantage over Manhoef, he was knocked out in 18 seconds in the first round. Additionally, Hunt has over 40 fights of kickboxing experience, with a total of 30 wins earned in the sport. "I tried my best but it wasn't good enough. Acc. 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 After the fight however, Sefo suffered an eye injury and was not able to continue, allowing Hunt to proceed in his place. Ive still got my senses about me and I know what's right and wrong, which is the main thing. They stepped apart before Hunt went in for a second crack, swinging a left hook towards Gallens head. Hunt won the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hunt stepped in as a late replacement for Sakuraba, and won a split decision against an outweighed PRIDE middleweight (205 lb) champion Wanderlei Silva. [21] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. The City of San Dimas understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the city in the course of their regular business. Hunt walked away from the sport with a professional record of 13 wins, 14 losses, one draw, and one no-contest. Hunt transitioned to MMA 2004 and signed with PRIDE FC. Hunt lost via unanimous decision, with his opponent currently holding an impressive boxing record of 14-2-1. Mark won his next 3-fights in the promotion before fighting UFC veteran Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. So his record is kind of lying, because he never had to build up a reputation in MMA by going through the ranks. Advisor, Reporting Strategy - CVS Health . Let's break this. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. In his most recent outing, the former UFC fighter caused a major upset against undefeated boxer Sonny Bill Williams, who was hoping to pick up his tenth win in a row. They wrestled Singh and Commander An Jo and won the bout when Bono pinned the latter. 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 ). Sig. 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. What is former UFC fighter Mark Hunt's boxing record? With a record of (154, 3 KO's) Hunt entered his first K-1 tournament as a heavy underdog. [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. If he was, the chances of that likely took an even bigger hit than Williams' jaw by the hands of one Super Samoan. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [50], Hunt faced Frank Mir on 20 March 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85. 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. Whatever doubts that existed - if any - on Gallen's toughness must be surely erased after suffering a barrage from the former K-1 kickboxing world champion. - Willis, Aleksei Oleinik, and Curtis Blaydes all managed to get the better of Hunt in the twilight of his career. 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. [52] It was later announced that Mir failed an in-competition drug test. Paul Gallen shocks Australia, beats Mark Hunt in six round slugfest. However, the win and the draw have come against then-undefeated opponents. Your login session has expired. [108], Originally a unanimous decision win for Lesnar; overturned by NSAC after he tested positive for, Performance of the Night. [44], Hunt faced Stipe Miocic on 10 May 2015, at UFC Fight Night 65. Avg. It was wild. [85][86] He lost via unanimous decision.[87]. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. [10] He had no intention to be a professional fighter until a late night altercation outside a nightclub just after getting out of jail for the second time in Auckland changed the course of his life. . 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. It would mark his second walk to the boxing ring after dropping his debut to Paul Gallen in Dec. 2020. [92] He has a powerful left hook and right straight. 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. [84], Hunt faced Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight match on 16 December 2020 at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney, Australia. 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. He started competing as a professional boxer in 2009, saying the preparation for the fight was good off-season training for his rugby career. - Significant Striking Accuracy The punters may have disagreed in the lead-up, but the night belong to Gallen. [citation needed], He won the K-1 Oceania title by knocking out "The Coconut Crusher" Aumitagi in quarter finals, Rony Sefo in semis and Phil Fagan in the finals. 'Super Samoan' made his professional boxing debut back in 1998 and lost to John Wyborn on points. - Unfortunately for Hunt, Emelianenko was able to fight through it and submit Hunt with a kimura. [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. Hunt is an MMA legend and last appeared for the UFC in 2018, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Justin Willis. Watch Hunt speak about his UFC future after beating Derrick Lewis at UFC Fight Night Auckland: Be the first one to comment on this story. His first MMA fight was a submission loss to Hidehiko Yoshida, an Olympic gold medalist in judo. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. He won the fight via TKO in round four. The result means that Hunt ends his career with a 1-2-1 record in boxing, a 13-14-1 with 1 no-contest in MMA and a 30-13 record in kickboxing. [17] Hunt lost the fight via submission in the first round. Hunt fought in the Oceanian kickboxing circuit and amassed a record of 15-wins and 4-losses before entering the K-1 Oceania Tournament in 2000. [citation needed], On 17 December 2002, Mark Hunt returned to defend his K-1 World Grand Prix Championship. 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. Mark Hunt : Official MMA Fight Record (13-14-0) Mark Hunt Mark Hunt is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 13 wins, 14 losses and 0 draws Professional Career Statistics Record BreakDown Wins (13) Losses (14) Win Method KO/TKO (10) DEC (3) Loss Method KO/TKO (5) SUB (7) DEC (2) Current Streak 3 Losses Quick Hits Finish Rounds 1st (4) Considering he called out former UFC middleweight champion Rob Whittaker after the fight - yes, that Rob - that perfect record could be in jeopardy. [65] It was the first combat sports event in Auckland since UFC Fight Night 43 in Vector Arena. Id be champ already if it wasn't for the cheaters. 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. Performance of the Night. Mark Hunt made his debut at Hidehiko Yoshida at PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004 and lost via submission armbar. Prior to Williams, Hunt fought in boxing in 2020 and lost to Paul Gallen via decision. At PRIDE 31: Unbreakable, Hunt defeated Japanese boxer Yosuke Nishijima in the third round with a powerful one-two punch.[13]. Earlier this year, Paul had listed Williams as a potential opponent prior to eventually being booked against Anderson Silva instead. Picture: Getty. Mark Hunt made his UFC debut at UFC 119 against Sean McCorkle. [19], Hunt faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 135 on 24 September 2011. Former UFC heavyweight Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt defeated Sonny Bill Williams in what is being considered a major upset. 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. Acc. It was a major upset that instantly made headlines within the combat sports world. [51] He won the fight via KO in the first round after sending Mir to the canvas with a right hand. [41], On 21 October 2014, it was announced that Hunt would replace injured UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 180. And then the second round happened. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . [45] He lost the fight via TKO in the fifth round. In fact, out of his two professional boxing matches, he has 1 draw and 1 loss. 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) On this day 16 years ago, Fedor Emelianenko welcomed UFC veteran Mark Hunt into the ring, "Not the guy you want to upset" - Brendan Schaub explains why the UFC "needs to be careful" around "legit hard-nosed gangster" Mark Hunt. Hunt lost the fight via unanimous decision. [63] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. Hunt KOed Chris in the second round to earn the Knockout of the Night bonus and end his win drought in MMA. - [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. Hunt won the rematch by knocking out Le Banner in the second round and advanced himself onto the semi-finals facing Stefan Leko. But the decision is by a strictly party voteeight Republicans against seven Democrats! 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. Whoever was in control of the smoke machine was far too enthusiastic. [10] Hunt originally wanted a three-fight contract while the UFC wanted an eight-fight contract. Hunt was expected face Stefan Struve on 26 May 2012, at UFC 146. [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. Pro MMA Record: 1-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Samuraya Current Streak: 2 Losses; Age & Date of Birth: N/A; Last Fight: April 23 . Scottsdale, AZ. In 2020, Mark Hunt returned to the professional boxing scene and took on Paul Gallen, who was unbeaten at the time. He is known as "King of Walk-Offs" due to his popularization of walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match. What that record betrays is the competition Hunt faced in his career. [12], In the beginning of his career, Hunt was used by the promoters as a stepping stone for their up-and-coming fighters, taking up fights at short notice, until Tarik Solak promoted K-1 Oceania tournament in February 2000. After Kintaman gained control of him, Hunt knocked out both C and Achichi and allowed the Hustle Army to win the match. 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. Willis held a professional record of seven wins and just one loss before his fight at UFC Adelaide against Mark Hunt. While Gallen did his best to keep distance, once inside his dirty boxing gave the Cronulla faithful in the crowd somewhat of a hope. The decision was later overturned by NSAC after Lesnar tested positive for clomiphene. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 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. He is an elite striker with a sometimes suspect ground game. Mark Hunt "The Super Samoan" ASSOCIATION American Top Team / Jackson-Wink MMA CLASS Heavyweight Wins 13 KO / TKO 10 77% SUBMISSIONS 0 0% DECISIONS 3 23% Draws 1 Losses 14 KO / TKO 5 36%. 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. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, '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 . A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. As for Sonny Bill Willliams, Hunt may not only have taken his 0 but also his chances at a money fight against Jake Paul. "A Latino LASD deputy sent me his bodycam video of a . Through the fifth. You can watch the finishing sequence down below. 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. The build-up to the fight hasnt been without its hiccups. I feel proud that I got here without cheating. Hunt went 1-4 in his last 5-with his sole victory coming against Derrick Lewis. The UFC offered to pay up Hunt's contract and more totaling $450,000 but Hunt elected to fight instead.[14][15]. In boxing, Hunt made his debut in 1998 but did not find much success in the ring. Want to see more sick finishes? 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He bounced back and defeated Dan Bobish at PRIDE 28. Lynn Lyon. The bout went down in Sydney this weekend. Prior to this fight, Williams' record stood at 9-0, with 4 wins by KO. He won his next 2-fights at Pride before his career took a dip at PRIDE. Hunt then fought Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot that was deemed an instant classic despite being drawn. [101], Hunt was cast in a small role in the Australian film Crazy Murder, released in 2014. [54], Hunt faced a returning Brock Lesnar on 9 July 2016, at UFC 200. Check out our original Top 10 Finishes of the Week serieshere. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). [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. Now, Hunt will take on Paul Gallen in a fight that MMA fans are . Mark Hunt: Pride FC - Shockwave 2005 Dec / 31 / . 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. Elsewhere on the main card, Ty Telford v Darragh Foley went the full 10 rounds in a fight worth the price of admission on its own. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. . Tensions were further inflamed during the weigh-ins when an errant left hook from Hunt threatened to explode thepowderkegatmosphere. [10][103] In December 2014 Hunt's older brother John committed suicide at the age of 44. 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. The fight was only officially given the greenlightat 7:20pm after Gallens blue book the document detailing his medicalclearances couldnt be located. Reach: 72" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Mar 23, 1974 Career statistics: SLpM: 2.81 Str. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). With this in mind, Williams entered the fight as a hefty -550 betting favorite, with Hunt listed as the +340 underdog. My way. Often regarded as one of the hardest hitters in the history of MMA. Hunt was transferred to the UFC as part of their acquisition of Pride Fighting Championships. It makes sense then, that the 37-year-old was the favourite going into the bout. 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. Hunt's next fight in the UFC was against Chris Tuchscherer at UFC 127 on 27 February 2011, in Sydney, Australia. The 48-year-old Hunt entered the fight with a professional boxing record of 0-2-1. 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. Mark retired from MMA in 2018, Mark Hunt's last fight was against Justin Willis at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa. [33] The bout with Silva has been described as one of the best in the promotion's heavyweight history. [104][105], In August 2015, Hunt became a vegan after viewing undercover video footage of the insides of a factory farm. . - Hunt lost the fight at the end of the first round by spinning back kick to the body. Hunt was immediately taken down by Barnett and ultimately lost to a kimura submission roughly two and a half minutes into the first round. Def. These guys don't get paid jack shit. Hunt competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until 2018[6] and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. [90], Hunt is known as a brawler[91] and prefers to fight standing up. Hunt knocked down Leko two times in the first round and went on to win the fight by unanimous decision. Hunt lost his next 2-fights in PRIDE against Josh Barnett and Fedor Emelianenko following which he left the promotion and left MMA as a whole for a year to focus on his Professional Wrestling Career. Despite 'Super Samoan' being a respected name in the MMA world, he ended his career on a three-loss streak. - Mark "The Super Samoan" is a former Pride FC and UFC Heavyweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 13-wins, 14-losses, 1-draw, and 1-no contest. 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. UFC 135 results: Mark Hunt defeats Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27). Hunt came out firing and scored a knockdown of Williams with a massive right hand. Contrast this with Williams' flawless record of 9-0, and both men were entering the fight on totally. Justin Willis has had a consistent run in his last six professional MMA bouts . Hunt's greatest chance of winning came when he was able to put Emelianenko in an americana. Hunt earned notable wins against Wanderlei Silva, Mirko "Cro Cop", "Big" Ben Rothwell, Cheick Kongo, Stefan . 4 [deleted] 6 yr. ago In between rounds the towel was thrown in as Hunt could not continue. The judges scored the fight 58-56 Gallen, 58-56 Gallen, 59-55 Gallen. What is former UFC fighter Mark Hunt's boxing record. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Whatever happens happens. Hunt dominated everyone in the tournament as he defeated Aumitage, Rony Sefo, and Phil Fagan by knockout to clinch the title. "Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special. He pretty much fought the best from the moment he entered the sport. Gallens boxing record goes to 10-0-1 while Hunt now sits at 0-1-2. Despite a mixed MMA career record (13-14), Hunt was a favorite amongst. 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