Welcome to the world of Mark Hunt, where raw power meets unyielding determination. Mark Hunt, a legendary figure in the realm of mixed martial arts (MMA), has left an indelible mark on the sport with his ferocious fighting style and memorable words of wisdom. Hailing from New Zealand, Hunt’s journey in combat sports is a testament to resilience, grit, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mark Hunt has delivered some of the most iconic lines in MMA history, reflecting not only his warrior spirit but also his unique perspective on life and competition. Whether inside the octagon or outside of it, his words have resonated with fans and fighters alike, inspiring generations to push beyond their limits and chase their dreams relentlessly. In this collection of Mark Hunt quotes, you’ll find insights, motivation, and a glimpse into the mind of a true fighter. So, without further ado, dive into the wisdom of Mark Hunt and let his words ignite your passion for greatness.
That first loss in the UFC was a tough one. I hadn’t fought in a year, and you start again, different organisation, different scenario, and it all plays into it. Mark Hunt
What my thing is, I tell most of the time the truth, and sometimes it’s good for me, sometimes it’s bad. But, it’s true. Mark Hunt
I do watch some of my losses, but it just makes me think, ‘Well, you know, should have done this; could have done that.’ But that’s why I don’t like watching it. It’s a shoulda/coulda/woulda thing. Mark Hunt
Cheating is nothing to be proud of. Mark Hunt
Most of the neighbours didn’t like our parents, and they particularly gave Dad a very wide berth. We kids didn’t have that luxury. Mark Hunt
At the end of the day, that’s just boxing – it’s a different sport altogether. But when I finish fighting for the UFC, there are so many different options I have. Boxing is another option I could take. Mark Hunt
Sometimes I don’t sleep well. Mark Hunt
I’ve still got my senses about me, and I know what’s right and wrong, which is the main thing. Mark Hunt
Everyone’s a world class ground fighter until they get a punch to the face. Mark Hunt
I’m never confident about anything, especially with law. Mark Hunt
I couldn’t believe that talk about Jon Jones fighting Lesnar – that would have zero legitimacy. In society, we punish people that do bad things. Why isn’t it the same in fighting? Mark Hunt
I love rematches. Mark Hunt
When I’m fighting, I’m trying to find a reaction. I try to make the guy move; I try to make him do things that I want him to do. If he likes moving a certain way, I try to set something up so I catch him if he moves that way. Mark Hunt
I’m always going to be a New Zealand fighter. I’m a Kiwi, of course, and I’ve still got my New Zealand passport. Mark Hunt
Anyone who knows me knows how sharp my mind is. I speak at a thousand miles an hour. I’ll hold a discussion or a debate with anyone. Mark Hunt
At the end of the day, none of us are really promised tomorrow anyway. Mark Hunt
Every loss I take, I’ve accepted, and I move on. Mark Hunt
It’s a dream of mine to be a mixed martial arts world champion. Mark Hunt
My sister is strong. Mark Hunt
It’s always discouraging to lose. You look at it and think, ‘Man, what’s going on?’ It’s always discouraging. But I’m a fighter. I don’t like to quit. Mark Hunt
If I get the boot out of the UFC, I’ll still continue to fight. Mark Hunt
I’d fight any of the top guys. Mark Hunt
All I’ve ever said I need is an opportunity. Give me a chance, and I’ll take it with both hands and run with it. Mark Hunt
I never lose a rematch. Mark Hunt
Home was never a safe place for me. I felt safer on the streets. Mark Hunt
All the guys at this top level, they’re pretty much dangerous all over the place. If you’re not good all over the place, you’ll be in a little bit of trouble. It’s hard to swim at the top end if you’re only good at one thing. Mark Hunt
Every fight could be my last. Mark Hunt
Whenever I start something, I try to finish it. Mark Hunt
I’ve got my dreams. I want to be the best fighter on the planet. Mark Hunt
I’d be champ already if it wasn’t for the cheaters. Mark Hunt
I never turned down any fight. I’m always up for the opportunity. Mark Hunt
I’ve been fighting since I was a child, fighting to get out of my circumstances. Mark Hunt
There should be no tolerance for cheaters, especially in fighting. Mark Hunt
I eat too much. Mark Hunt
I’m always down for a battle. I was born down. Mark Hunt
Normally, a loss, it’s hard to swallow, but you get over it sooner or later. Mark Hunt
I’ve built a career in one of the toughest, most ruthless industries in the world. You can’t do that unless you’re completely with it. Mark Hunt
I love fighting. Mark Hunt
There is nothing wrong with my health. Who doesn’t forget things from time-to-time? Who out there has never stuttered or slurred a word at some point? Mark Hunt
There is nothing wrong with fighting, but when you’re fighting an uphill battle on an uneven playing field, that’s what I don’t like. Mark Hunt
I was a cheap criminal; I did many, many wrongs. I admit that. Of course, if I could tell each person I’m sorry, I would. Mark Hunt
Every fight is different. Mark Hunt
I’ve been training jiu-jitsu for a while. It just didn’t really click in my brain. Maybe sometimes I get a bit lazy. By the time I realize I’m in trouble, I’m already caught. You can’t really think about it. You’ve got to just react as it happens. Mark Hunt
I’ve had a pretty chequered past, you know, as a kid, as a troubled kid. Mark Hunt
I’m a professional; I’ve got to be on weight all the time. There’s not excuses for that. Mark Hunt
I don’t feel pain like most people. Mark Hunt
If you want to be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ. Mark Hunt
I’ve fought the best in the world. Mark Hunt
In the end, I think everyone should be treated fairly. Mark Hunt
My brain is fine. Mark Hunt
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. Mark Hunt
If you don’t like to be hit, you’re in the wrong sport. Mark Hunt
My old man was ruthless. He terrorised us. Mark Hunt
You can hear me starting to stutter and slur my words. Mark Hunt
It’s not that I don’t enjoy fighting. I don’t enjoy the circumstances around fighting. Mark Hunt
I’ve been the best fighter in the world at kickboxing – they can’t take that away from me – but when I started in MMA, I realized how great this sport is. It’s the ultimate combat sport, and that’s why I want to be the world’s best at it. Mark Hunt
You back me into a corner, I’m not going to lay down and die. I’ve been down that road too many years in my life. Mark Hunt
Fighting has been a part of my life for my entire existence. Mark Hunt
I don’t turn down fights unless I’m injured. Never have. So it’s a part of my makeup. Mark Hunt
At the end of the day, I’m one of the greatest fighters on the planet. Mark Hunt
Yes, I was a bully. But the scrapping on the streets was my way of dealing with the anger I felt towards my parents. Mark Hunt
I’m not going to underestimate any fighter. Mark Hunt
Everyone wants to be UFC champion, and that’s my goal and my dream. Mark Hunt
A loss is just a loss. You get up again, dust yourself off, go at it again regardless of the circumstances. That’s the way I look at it. Mark Hunt
Part of my gift as a fighter is being a human punching bag. Mark Hunt
I don’t ask to fight anybody. All I ask is to fight the best fighters in the world. Mark Hunt
A few months before my dad died, his eyes had started to go, and his skin was turning green. When he finally went to hospital, he was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer. None of us kids knew why the old man ignored the doctors and refused their help, but none of us were surprised, either. Mark Hunt
I never wanted to be a fighter. This is what God said I’m going to do, and I’m happy with that. Mark Hunt
Knocking someone out cold means you just caught them, that’s all. Mark Hunt
I’d like to fight and get close to that title shot – that’s all I’m interested in. My whole purpose is to fight for the world title. Mark Hunt
I won the world title in K-1 as a nobody. Mark Hunt
I’m not gonna waste my money watching two cheaters fight. Why would I? They’re cheaters, in the end. That’s basically all they are. They should get nothing. Mark Hunt
I was in jail a couple of times, and I was probably heading back there for a long time. But martial arts saved my life and some of the choices I made with it. Mark Hunt
The whole reason I fight is for my family. Everything I do is for them. Mark Hunt
Your mind is the most powerful weapon you have. Mark Hunt
I’ve been given a platform with the UFC, so I might as well share my story. Mark Hunt
It’s not my decision, what goes on with who gets a title shot. I mean, some people get their shots in two or three fights. They’re pretty lucky. I wish I could be like them. Mark Hunt
I’m not a liar. I’m a pretty straight up person. Mark Hunt
There was a lot of pride, being one of the elite fighters in the world, in the best promotion in the world. That’s what I was proud of. To be called a UFC fighter, that was important. Mark Hunt
You don’t learn anything from quick knockouts. I learn more about myself from hard fights. Mark Hunt
I’ve done it my whole life: as a kid, when people made fun of you, I put positive stuff in there to keep me going. Mark Hunt
My whole career’s been an underdog’s. Mark Hunt
People always say its an aggressive and bad sport and just like street fighting, but it’s not the same thing. You go into work at the gym every day, and it takes away from being an aggressive person in public. You’re training every day, and you’re losing that aggression for the public. Mark Hunt
I feel blessed by God. Mark Hunt
It’s the fight game, and everyone loses. You win some, you lose some. You just try to get back up on the horse. Mark Hunt
I have, like, 12 screws in my hand. Mark Hunt
For me, with fighting, I’m not going to have any regrets. I’m throwing down to the very end. Mark Hunt
They can be King Kong, Godzilla, or whatever – I don’t care what they have. Once you get a punch in the face or a knee in the head, all of those skills are gone. Mark Hunt
I was K-1 world champion. Mark Hunt
I got injuries already from fighting from guys that have been cheating. And you’re never the same when you get injured like that. I mean, look at my hand. It’s broken, it’s got 16 screws in it. I’m not as strong in this hand. It just affects you, especially this body being my livelihood. Mark Hunt
I don’t want to be remembered as just some tough guy who could take punches. Mark Hunt
Mentally, I could fight forever. I feel I’m the best fighter on the planet. My mind says I can fight forever, but physically, I won’t be able to do it. Mark Hunt
Knowing and assuming are two different things. Mark Hunt
I used to make $300 a week, struggling to put food on the table, but I have become one of the highest-paid fighters in the world. I feel that’s destiny. Mark Hunt
You’ve got Jon Jones, for instance. That guy is the best, one of the best fighters in the world, but he’s a cheater. Mark Hunt
I’m knocking fools out. I’m beating guys because that’s what I was born to do. Mark Hunt
I always remember my dad’s blue overalls and the blue overcoat he wore in winter, and I remember my mum’s big old Afro. Sometimes, though, in my memories, smudges have replaced their faces. Mark Hunt
My hands aren’t even that big. Mark Hunt
I’m always going to say I’m going to knock someone out. Mark Hunt
My memory is not that good anymore. Mark Hunt