Mark Hunt vs. Antônio Silva

Main Event | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
"Super Samoan"
vs.
Draw 5 Rounds

Fighter Comparison

9-8-0

Moved to 9-8-1
Pro
Record
18-5-0

Stayed at 18-5-0
+130
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-150
(Slight Favorite)

New Zealand
Nation

Brazil
Sydney
NSW
Fights out of
Brasilia
Distrito Federal
39
+8 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 34
+2 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
262.0 lbs
(118.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
264.0 lbs
(119.7 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
82.0"
(208cm)
N/A Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,405

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Silva
35%
Hunt
65%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 33

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 33: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
  • Date: Friday 12.06.2013 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Perceval
  • Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Hunt Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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The UFC Fight Night bout between Mark Hunt and Antonio Silva was initially ruled a majority draw on the night it took place. On December 17th, however, it was announced that Silva had failed his post-fight drug test. The bout was turned to a No-Contest for Silva but remained a Draw for Hunt, according to the UFC. Additionally, Silva's $50,000 portion of the joint Fight of the Night bonus was awarded to Hunt.

Videos & Highlights

    Training  |  UFC Brisbane: 'Bigfoot' Looking for the KO

    Watch Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva prepare for his UFC meeting with Mark Hunt.

  • Interview  |  UFC Brisbane: Hunt and Bigfoot Post-Fight Interviews

    Watch Mark Hunt and Bigfoot Silva embrace in the cage and discuss their war immediately following the epic fight.

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