Mark Hunt vs. Sean McCorkle Expected for UFC 119
by Nick Thomas on Jul 8, 2010 12:26 PM EDT
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According to fiveouncesofpain.com:
K-1 and PRIDE veteran Mark Hunt and the undefeated Sean McCorkle looks to be brewing for UFC 119 through sources close to the promotion.
Mark Hunt (5-6)
Loss Gegard Mousasi - Submission (Armbar) Dream 9 [5/26/2009]
Loss Melvin Manhoef - KO (Punches) K-1 - Dynamite
Loss Alistair Overeem - Submission (Keylock) Dream 5
Loss Fedor Emelianenko - Submission (Kimura) PRIDE
Loss Josh Barnett - Submission (Kimura) PRIDE
Sean McCorkle (7-0)
Win Johnathan Ivey - TKO (Punches) LOF 39
Win Bobby Favors - TKO (Punches) LOF 38
Win James Ferguson - Submission (Kimura) LOF 19
Win Jeremy Norton - Decision (Split) LOF 12
Win Justin Wade - Submission (Strikes) LOF 11
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because....
It’s Mark Hunt.
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so...
you are saying losing to a top 5 light heavyweight in the world is bad? Plus Melvin is a tank standing up and considering Mark Hunt is a self proclaimed Stand Up artist, we all knew who would win that fight.
We need the Gif of Mark Hunt pancaking Wanderlei Silva like a Yokozuna Bomb.
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Frank Mir got subbed by Demian fairly easily multiple times
when they trained together. The more you know!
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To be fair
one of those middleweights arguably has the most power, pound for pound, in any combat sport. Manhoef’s power is proof that there is no kind and merciful god.
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To be fair...
It is hard to make excuses for a guy who shows up out of shape and has been worked 5 times in a row. That is like saying JaMarcus Russell failed because the Chargers are a good team.
the problem is
Mark Hunt has never really been relevant as an MMA fighter, nor did anybody say he was.
The guy is a fun fighter to watch regardless, and seeing him try to cut down to 265 will even be more fun. If Mark Hunt decides “meh I want to take this seriously” then there could be some fun match-ups in the wing if he wins.
I just want to see a Wanderlei/Mark Hunt II match.
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Mark Hunt has never really been relevant as an MMA fighter
He is considered to be a big win for Fedor
big as in...
Mark Hunt’s belly?
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Mark Hunt has never really been relevant as an MMA fighter, nor did anybody say he was.
I’d say he was relevant when he beat Cro Cop right after CC beat Barnett.
by JRN on Jul 8, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly right Mr. NC-17 every one who knows anything about Mark Hunt knows this already. Bottom line he is a fun fighter to watch who can take a beatinig and will always bring it. I actually think if Hunt is seripus about fighting at HW and cutting down and making 265 there are alot of great fights that Joe Silva could make with him in the UFC.
Therein lies his problem
And one that his fellow Samoans share. They don’t like to train, I have seen plenty of talent, toughness and fighting intelligence, they even learn well. But they hate to get themselves in shape. I can’t deal with them when they come into the gym.
Too bad The Rock never tried MMA. He’s in shape.
by HarmlessNinja on Jul 9, 2010 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Not saying Hunt is any sort of force, or even relevant these days
but none of his losses are to bums. Barnett, Fedor, Overeem, Manhoef, and Mousasi with Semmy in K1 thrown in there is a serious murderer row. And I’ll take any excuse to talk about how fucking awesome Manhoef’s power is. He’s actually being used to accelerate particles at the LHC because even modern technology can’t replicate the force he creates.
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by pdl on Jul 8, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares and what is with this crusade against Hunt. There are a hell of alot of exciting fights to make with him in the UFC’s HW devision. I don’t think most of his fans mind that we won’t ever see him jump guard in a fight now ?
I just don't understand why he is a great addition to the UFC...
He hasn’t been winning. Bring back Wes Sims!!
you know dam well there not even in the same boat now. Hunt has wins over decent competition now. And when not eathing house and home Hunt is actually a decent fighter who brings it.
Not every fight or fighter in the UFC has to be some top10 fighter now or some young prospect. If there are good fights to make like Hunt vs Crocop 2 I am all for it.
because….
It’s Mark Hunt.
LOL @ that.
Anyway, this makes Dana White look like such a moron. Not interested in Dana White but interested in a guy thats 5-6?
Laughable.
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really ? Lets just see how much of a Moron Dana looks like when UFC fans are up out of there seats screaming in the middle of lets say Hunt vs CroCop 2 or Hunt VS Pat Berry,JDS, Kongo,etc There are so many great fights that you can use Hunt for in the UFC believe it or not
out of there seats screaming in the middle of lets say Hunt vs CroCop 2 or Hunt VS Pat Berry,JDS, Kongo,etc
Based on his last five fights… That only equates to brief screams in the first 30 seconds…
by truck on Jul 8, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if Dana will call up Mark Hunt and tell him he isn’t going on “fucking vacation” and “he better be training” instead of getting fat… because Hunt is already at fat.
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Obviously Hunt is being brought in to loose so they can call – What’s his name? Oh ya McCorkle -the greatest fighter in the world with an undefeated record Having fought in epic battles over K1/Pride monsters like Mark Hunt. That is what they did with Carwin and that is what they are doing here. The last thing Dana wants is for Hunt to get in shape and derail their plan.
Mark will be kicked out again after this fight. But it is nice to see him get a pay check and for him to be one of the “greatest fighters in the world” again for one more fight.
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Mark Hunt hasn’t taken this sport seriously for a loooooooooooong time (and even then he wasn’t exactly killing himself training). Not sure what to expect out of this, but I’m looking forward to Mark Hunt being tired and worn out from being in terrible shape as well as cutting to 265 and winning an ugly decision over this McCorkle guy.
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by lowellthehammer on Jul 8, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions
If he wins by decision, it’ll be the ugliest decision win ever. Hunt has about 2 minutes of gas in his tank at this point in his career.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 8, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Having no knowledge of McCorkle's abilities
I’m seeing a fight where he can’t KO Hunt and struggles to take him down.
"Sometimes hype just ain't enough." - Jens Pulver on his win over BJ Penn
by lowellthehammer on Jul 8, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. This sounds like the same logic stated when I won huge money on Manhoef winning and knocking out Hunt in the first round. Who knows how good Hunt’s chin is these days. McCorkle might bomb him.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 8, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
McCorkle fights at super HW, he is one big bastard
He is undefeated, but fights guys that are 6 foot and 350 pounds
by TheBiggertheyare... on Jul 8, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you can count on 2 minutes of gas...
Four of his last five losses have come within the first 2:02 of the first round.
Could be win by LnPO? Lay and Pass Out
"Ten more seconds is all I ever ask. That's the good thing I learned about being KO'd twice. You don't see it coming -it's like death- you don't plan for it so don't wait for it. So many people are afraid of getting Ko'd that their hands stay home, but not me. I got to go out there and shoot the lights out and fall down" Jens Pulver
Leland have to ever watched Hunt fight saying a line like that make me think you probably have never watched him fight ? He actually has a pretty dam good gas tank for such a BIG man
Sence he lost most of those fights in the last 4 years in under 3 mins. There are no fights in that time spand I could base a opinion about his gas tank on sence in K1 or MMA to know where his cardio now stands. It just seems like a statement someone would make buy just looking at a picture of Hunts physique but never watching him fight. Most MMA fans who ever watched Hunt fight in his k1 or pride days would know his cardio is pretty good for his size.
Will Hunt make 265? If he could get some sort of motivation back it would be great but I can’t see it. This is a bit of a shock, didn’t see him being in the UFC
"Ten more seconds is all I ever ask. That's the good thing I learned about being KO'd twice. You don't see it coming -it's like death- you don't plan for it so don't wait for it. So many people are afraid of getting Ko'd that their hands stay home, but not me. I got to go out there and shoot the lights out and fall down" Jens Pulver
Love this fight but I hope it isn’t 5oz lying about fights and exclusives.
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There was a thread on the UG regarding big McCorkle news coming, and this would be big for him, but I’ve got the feeling you’re right and 5oz and just taking a guess at this.
Yeah i remember when McCorkle was saying on the UG that he was gonna fight barnett, so i’ll take his “big” news with a grain of salt
by TheBiggertheyare... on Jul 8, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
quite a record Hunt has going there
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yeah wtf?
Dana always says UFC wants to sign fighters who are on their way up or peaking….5 losses in a row?? I hope this isn’t true, Mark Hunt is great at standup, but he won’t make it far unless they only pair him up with other strikers (which I think is the mma equivalent to when boxing are protecting fighters with easy fights – i.e. BS)
Seriously
Sean McCorkle? i bet he is talking shit on another level on the UG
by TheBiggertheyare... on Jul 8, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
I’ll believe this when it is confirmed. Until then? I’m not so sure I buy it.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 8, 2010 12:36 PM EDT reply actions
I did a double-take after reading the title.
Hunt in the UFC? I don’t know, seems weird. Can he make 265 these days?
Can McCorkle make 265?
The last guy i saw him fight was a Manatee
by TheBiggertheyare... on Jul 8, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously! McCorkle looks like he weighs well over 300lbs himself in the videos on youtube. Granted he’s 6’7 so it doesn’t looks as bad considering what some of his opponents look like. If it’s true the most interesting aspect of this fight might be how both he and Hunt do to make weight. That might determine the whole outcome right there.
Joe Silva: Ha! I heard Mark Hunt wants a crack at the UFC
Dana: Loretta Hunt? You fucking kidding me? Loretta fucking Hunt?
Joe Silva: No, M—
Dana: Ohhhh MAN! I wanna see her face get smashed so bad! Fuckin’ sign this shit pronto.
Joe Silva: But —
Dana: Sign this shit NOW!
by Holls Hoyce on Jul 8, 2010 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 30 recs
If this doesn't hit 25 recs by tonight it's a travesty.
The Dos Equis guy wishes he was Brock Lesnar.
Mark Hunt? Really?
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by Dr. Octagon on Jul 8, 2010 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Exactly.
Anyone not named Mark Hunt would never get into UFC with a five-loss streak (six if one were to count getting KTFO by Semmy Schilt in 2008, but that was in K-1). Joe Silva must have a raging clue about McCorkle to give him a match like this.
You don't like wrestling in MMA? Go watch K-1.
by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Jul 8, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
…what?
Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.
I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.
I find it funny that Dana is talking down Fedor, Werdum and Overeem and then deciding to sign a guy on a 5-fight losing streak who was beaten by fedor and by Overeem who in turn was beaten by Werdum.
oh well.
by sanfrecce on Jul 8, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The entire UG population is probably creaming right now.
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This better be some sort of joke
…this fight should not be sanctioned or allowed, Mark Hunt is a pinata seeking paychecks.
Mark Hunt? In the UFC?
That…wow…
Never saw that coming…
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Once again, the UFC demonstrates its second-rate status by signing a DREAM washout.
by JRN on Jul 8, 2010 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That's cute
He faced a murderer’s row of HWs before his last two. If he’s on a main card, there’s beef – otherwise this is a signing with nothing but upside.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 8, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, and those last two were one-sided losses to non-heavyweights. Not a typical resume for a guy debuting in The Super Bowl Of MMA Where The Best Fight The Best. I bet this is a false rumor.
by JRN on Jul 8, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Until you get confirmation from Junkie or Yahoo or Fanhouse
Quit saying “Dana said he’d never sign a fighter coming off a loss”…5oz hasn’t had great track record since Sam Caplan left.
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The couple people I've spoken to to try and confirm this have all said
“haven’t heard about it…but it’d be weird.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Jul 8, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I'm saying
If a real mma reporting site actually had the exclusive, yeah I’d be inclined to believe it…but…5oz makes a ton of things up. MMABay/MMANews/5oz all have Zero Credibility as far as I’m concerned.
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I say give Cro Cop a rematch.
Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is. I get more stunts and props than Bruce Willis- Guru
That's scary.
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 8, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Which part, CroCop’s kick or the fact that Hunt took it and stayed standing?
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah dude…
Hunt shook that shit off like it was a tap. Definitely scary.
Also, I would give Hunt the benefit of the doubt if this fight ever ends up happening. He’s got a good set of whiskers, K-1 level striking (relatively speaking) a decent understanding of submissions (almost pulled a keylock on Fedor) and as stated before, his only losses are to high level guys.
I’ll definitely be rooting for him should this fight come to fruition.
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by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Late April Fool's?
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by Scott C. Broussard on Jul 8, 2010 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
McCorkle responds on the UG
“If this is true, it’d be even bigger news than McCorkle signing with the WWE or hosting season 3 of Bully Beatdown. "
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MMAFighting.com just confirmed report....
guess it’s true
MMA Fighting
Has five ounces as their source. Waiting for a better source for confirmation to emerge.
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by Worldisart on Jul 8, 2010 2:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They are referencing the article on Fiveounces i believe. If you read in the MMAFighting article they say they confirmed with a source close to the organization i think.
Honestly, if this rumor ends up being untrue…
FiveOuncesOfPain.com should close shop.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 8, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Hunt????
Are you sure your sources don’t have a UFC fight mixed up with a Strikeforce fight???? Why on god’s green earth would the UFC sign a guy with several straight losses in the minor leagues?
They are certainly signing more and more guys who have to cut weight to make 265, or at the very least are really tall. That Chute Boxe guy they just signed is 6’7, Christian Morecraft looks to be about 6’8 and near 265lbs. Now Hunt and McCorkle. Travis Browne already debuted, and I think Chad Corvin, who had to cancel his fight cause of injury, is over 250lbs too. Bigger and bigger heavyweights seem to be the way they are going.
This is just ridiculous (if true)
So Dana won’t let Chuck fight again, but he brings in Hunt from a momumental losing streak? No comprendo
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Bullshit
There is no way the UFC is signing a guy who’s lost his last 5 fights.
Well hello there!
Can you add some confirmation?
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Try...
Signing a guy who has lost 5 in a row, 4 of those losses were against current Strikeforce fighters (Mousais, Manhoef, Fedor, Overeem)… other being Barnett. =)
THE RETURN OF MARK HUNT
Im so damn happy right now, Mark hunt is one of my all time favorites but since his ability not to be able to drop to 265 he never was able to fight in america but now in a UFC? I’m pumped to see this. Greatest chin in the history of MMA.
by Ghost Face Killer on Jul 8, 2010 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
I'm late to the party
but whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!
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I’d love to see Hunt get a few fights in the cage. Two things though:
1:I don’t recall him ever being close to the 265lb limit
2: Visa issues: he was denied a visa for PRIDE 32.
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This is sad
I thought you had to win a few in a row, even over some bums before coming to the UFC?. 1st Kimbo, then Baroni, then Toney, Now this?. Freak show time I guess?
MMA Junkie has confirmed the fight through Hunt
http://mmajunkie.com/news/19865/mark-hunt-confirms-ufc-deal-fight-with-sean-mccorkle-at-ufc-119.mma
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From Dana White’s twitter re: Mark Hunt
@json4859 part of the pride deal we contractually owe him fights from our purchase of the company
So that explains it. I wonder who else they owe fights.
by JRN on Jul 9, 2010 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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