Mark Richard Hunt, often known as the Super Samoan, is a reputed mixed martial artist and kickboxer from New Zealand. His childhood and adolescence were marred by frequent altercations, almost all of which spiraled into violent confrontations. Hunt was incarcerated twice but got into a brawl soon after his release from prison outside a nightclub. Fortunately, he was spotted by Sam Marsters, who later trained him. Hunt’s career took off when he joined Muay Thai, which was followed by a move to Sydney where he started training under Alex Tui. It gave a jumpstart to his career in kickboxing. In his initial years, Hunt was generally seen by the promoters as a wrestler who could help the favorites gain some practice before showdowns. However, in his maiden K1 tournament, Hunt surprised everyone and clinched his first K1 Championship title. He later earned a UFC contract and fought in many memorable matches. Hunt earned fans for his intensive style and comprehensive victories. He also enjoyed a short but fruitful stint in professional wrestling. His career has seen him earn accolades galore, many of which have been for his uncanny ability to knock out his opponents.