Mark Hunt is cleared for UFC 160, the fight with Junior dos Santos is still on.
After the last two weeks of second-guessing and wondering if the Mark Hunt hype train would be derailed due to a prior arrest years ago, thus effecting his Visa and travel to the US for his fight against JDS, everything has cleared. Life is good, we are cool, everything is great. Now, we shall see the rightful number one contender fight go down at UFC 160. Rally for Mark Hunt...
Mark Hunt Gets Visa, Cleared to Fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 160
Las Vegas, here he comes! Eleven days after getting denied at a New Zealand airport, UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt (pictured) has finally obtained a visa to enter America.
“Thank u for my visa father,” Hunt tweeted Sunday afternoon.
Hunt is slated to co-headline UFC 160 opposite former champion Junior dos Santos. He was hoping to arrive in Vegas a couple of weeks early so he could...
Roy Nelson approved by NSAC to fight at UFC 160 if necessary
Questions arose regarding the UFC 160 co-main event last week, as Mark Hunt had Visa issues while at the airport. Hunt stepped in for the injured Alistair Overeem in the co-main event at UFC 160 to face the former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. When the Visa issues first came to fruition the name many people were throwing out as a replacement was Roy Nelson and it just...
Mark Hunt Stuck in Australia With Visa Issues A Week Before UFC 160
UFC Heavy hitter MArk Hunt is scheduled to fight former UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior Dos Santos at next weekend’s UFC 160, it’d be the largest fight of Hunt’s career. One thing is holding that up though, Hunt isn’t yet in the United States because of troubles with his work Visa in Australia.
According to MMAjunkie.com sources, Hunt was stuck in Australia and working...
Ian McCall Gives His Thoughts On JDS vs Hunt
Gotta give the edge to JDS in this fight but with Hunt’s striking skills and power you can never count him out. Thanks to Rick Lee for the vid.
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Ian McCall says Rashad Evans is a dick
Junior Dos Santos’ Nike Walkout Shirt
JDS’ new Nike shirt is pretty damn awesome, you can pick yours up right here.
Junior Dos Santos UFC 160 Pre Fight Interview
Mark Hunt Catches A Rugby Game
Roy Nelson to rematch Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 if Mark Hunt's visa issues persist
Former K-1 champion Mark Hunt is scheduled to face former heavyweight Junior Dos Santos in a highly anticipated battle of heavy hands at UFC 161 next weekend, but Hunt is having difficulty...
Roy Nelson Possible Sub for Mark Hunt at UFC 160
During Tuesday’s UFC 160 conference call, company officials weren’t prepared to share who Plan B was if Mark Hunt’s visa issues prevent him from entering the U.S. to fight Junior dos Santos on May 25.
Fast forward several hours and FUEL TV’s “UFC Tonight” has just let the cat out of the bag. According to reporter Ariel Helwani, the UFC has approached Roy Nelson (pictured...
Mark Hunt fighting visa issues
Mark Hunt and UFC officials remained hopeful Tuesday that the heavyweight contender's bout against Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 next weekend in Las Vegas will move forward as scheduled.
Hunt, a native of New Zealand, called his visa issues "some stupid misunderstanding" on a conference call with reporters. Hunt said on Twitter previously that the problem was the result...
UFC 160 Media Call
Good news is that the UFC is confident that they will be able to get Hunt’s visa issues figured out and that the fight will still happen. Thanks to MMA Weekly for the video.
The art of fighting: Mark Hunt Documentary Trailer
Cain Velasquez fan friendly at the airport
Officials Unfazed with Mark Hunt’s Visa Issues as UFC 160 Fight Nears
Last week, heavyweight Mark Hunt (pictured) went to the airport planning to board a plane destined for Las Vegas, Nevada so he could have ample time to adjust to the time zone changes and climate before he fights former champ Junior dos Santos at UFC 160.
Fast forward eight days – 11 days prior to showtime – and Hunt is still in his native New Zealand because of visa issues....
Overeem Hangs with Schiavello and Mark Cuban
Alistair Overeem hangs with Mike Schiavello & boss man MarkCuban. “The Reem” was just getting his announcing on over the weekend. Lets hope we see the old Overeem back in the octagon soon.
Overeem With King Willem Alexander
Mark Hunt Arrested In New Zealand
King Mo Does Some Pro Wrestling
This is pretty classic, but somewhat weird at the same time.
The Art Of Fighting: Mark Hunt Documentary Trailer
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The Art Of Fighting: Mark Hunt Documentary Trailer
This looks awesome. Probably best they put it out before he fights JDS but if he is able to get the win at UFC 160 that would be one hell of a movie.
Mark Hunt pre fight interview
Junior Dos Santos UFC 160 pre fight interview
Video: Mark Hunt thinks Junior dos Santos will want to take the fight to the mat
On Saturday May 25, Mark Hunt will take on Junior dos Santos in the co-main event at UFC 160.
Knockout artist Hunt promises that he’s got more to show than his left hand and plans to fight for the title after defeating dos Santos.
“I do think he’s [Junior Dos Santos] going to try to take the fight to the mat once he realizes that I have a huge arsenal. It’s the pinnacle...
Tall order: Junior dos Santos says he’s going to knock out Mark Hunt at UFC 160.
Prime Cro Cop, prime Fedor, prime Wand, Semmy Schilt, Jerome le Banner, Overeem, Kongo, Mousasi, Gary Goodridge, Stefan Leko — none of these men could knock out Mark Hunt. Zero. Only Melvin Manhoef, the man with the greatest knockout percentage in MMA history was able to finish Mark Hunt with strikes to the head in MMA, and is one of only three men across both sports to finish...
Mark Hunt Catches A Rugby Game
Mark Hunt and crew catch a Blues rugby game. Wonder if these are any of the “dikhead” friends that caused the Super Samoan to not be allowed on his flight this week. Looks like Hunt isn’t to stressed about making it to Vegas in time for his fight with JDS and with the UFC people looking into the issue I wouldn’t be either.
Mark Hunt arrested in New Zealand, Visa Denied...
UFC Quick Quote: Junior dos Santos is going to knock out Mark Hunt at UFC 160
"I think I'm better than him, I'm more complete fighter than him. I believe so much in myself and I believe in my skills. I can knock anyone out, and I'm going to knock this guy out. He's very tough; he keeps trying until he knocks the guys out so he's really dangerous. I'm going to stop him; it's over for him. Now he's going to lose."
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Mark Hunt Unable to Leave New Zealand, UFC 160 Bout in Jeopardy
If you follow Mark Hunt’s twitter account (which I suggest you do), then you may already aware of the situation that’s currently unfolding. Over the past few days, the “Super Samoan” has been documenting his issues in getting a new VISA, and also revealed he was recently arrested while assisting a friend. Now, Hunt has revealed he was denied boarding at the airport in a new...
Mark Hunt Arrested In New Zealand Visa Denied
Mark Hunt has been unsuccessful in his efforts to get to Las Vegas for his big fight against former champ Junior Dos Santos. Mark’s fight at UFC 160 is a little over two weeks away and due to some “dikhead friends” he was trying to help he was arrested in New Zealand. Here is what the Super Samoan had to say via his Twitter Page
Let’s hope that Hunt can get this situation...
Mark Hunt UFC 160 Pre Fight Interview
Love Mark Hunt, just think that the UFC gave him a little more than he can handle with JDS.
Mark Hunt and Dylan Andrews want the UFC in New Zealand
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Mark Hunt And Dylan Andrews Want The UFC In New Zealand
Fan favorite Mark Hunt and TUF 17 fighter Dylan Andrews show their support for their native country of New Zealand by trying to get the UFC to hold an event there. With the raise of the sport it is only a matter of time before the UFC is in New Zealand and I am sure these two warriors will be present on the card.
Mark Hunt and JDS promo is awesome
Cain Velasquez puts ESPN Deportes...
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot Extended Preview
This should be a good card and like I have said before I am more excited for the JDS vs Mark Hunt fight than the main event.
Cormier and Cain hang with 49er
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UFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2 Extended Preview
The UFC has released the 10 minute extended preview for the upcoming UFC 160 heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. The preview takes a look inside the rematch and details the strengths and weaknesses of both competitors as well as the co-main event between Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt.
Watch the extended preview below:
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