Free Fight: Hunt vs. Mir
In the main event of UFC Fight Night 85, Hunt took on former heavyweight champion Frank Mir and landed a huge punch for a ‘walk-off’ knockout.
Mark Hunt is next scheduled to fight Brock Lesnar at UFC 200, so it’s a good time to remind fans of just how hard this New Zealand heavyweight can hit. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 85, Hunt took on former heavyweight champion Frank Mir and landed a huge punch for a ‘walk-off’ knockout:
Play-By-Play
Round 1 – Touch of gloves to start. Hunt with an early low kick. Mir pulls back on a jab and a kick. Hunt just misses a huge uppercut as Mir shoots. Hunt pushes him away. Mir circling right, changing levels with his head position. Hunt kicks the lead leg. Mir lands a jab. Hunt patient in the center. Hunt blocks a high kick. Hunt throws a right that Mir avoids. Mir slips another big right. Mir tries to grab a clinch, but Hunt pulls away. Hunt patient as he holds the center. Big shot lands – a right to the ear – and Mir is down. Hunt walks off. Mir doesn’t seem to like call, but this fight is over.
Result: Mark Hunt def. Frank Mir via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:01
source: mmajunkie.com
About Mark Hunt
TRAINING: Conditioning in the morning, padwork or wrestling in the afternoon.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in MMA in 2004. I achieved my dream of winning the K-1 World Grand Prix championship and was looking for a new challenge. PRIDE made me an offer and I jumped to MMA. What ranks and titles have you held? 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Champion, 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix in Fukuoka Repechage B Champion, 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Preliminary Melbourne Champion, 2000 K-1 Oceania Grand Prix Champion, 1999 WKBF Australian Super Heavyweight Champion.
Do you have any heroes? Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson
source: ufc.com
