Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt, the Orthodox-stance heavyweight from a 13-14-1 record, built his career as a durable, high-volume striker capable of explosive finishes. Operating at 2.81 strikes landed per minute with 43% accuracy, Hunt absorbed significant damage at 2.90 strikes per minute while maintaining 51% striking defense—a profile reflecting his willingness to trade in the pocket.

His takedown defense of 64% and modest 0.51 takedown average per 15 minutes confirm his commitment to striking exchanges over grappling exchanges. Recent fight history shows mixed results: Hunt knocked out Roy Nelson in the second round in September 2014, then suffered a second-round TKO loss to Fabricio Werdum four months later, followed by a first-round submission loss to Aleksei Oleinik in September 2018.

Earlier, he defeated Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision in 2011 and scored a first-round knockout against Antonio Silva in 2015. Hunt's 0.2 submission average indicates limited submission threat, positioning him primarily as a power-based striker whose effectiveness depends on closing distance and maintaining forward pressure.

At this stage of his career, Hunt remains a gate keeper in the heavyweight division with occasional upset potential against top competition.