“Coming from a standing background in striking, I couldn't catch up to the guys with 20-plus years of training on the ground. I had to learn submissions. I found out it wasn't an easy road. I had six losses in a row, but I still felt I was the best fighter in the world.”

New Zealand former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer

Mark Hunt is a New Zealand former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is known for competing in Pride Fighting Championships from 2004 to 2006 and in the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 2010 to 2018, as well as for winning the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. Hunt earned the nickname "King of Walk-Offs" because he was known for walking away and letting an opponent finish being stopped before the referee officially ended the fight. His career spans both mixed martial arts and kickboxing, with his reputation built on power, durability, and a memorable fighting style.