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Auckland, NZ is the most populated part of New Zealand while holding over 30% of the countries residents. Also known as “City of Sails” due to its harbour bay constantly full of yachts, Auckland also is well known because of one of Steve Oliver. The owner of Oliver MMA & BJJ has been on the scene with over sixteen years of experience in bjj, along with eleven years of pro boxing experience. Oliver has two locations in Glen Eden, and Auckland’s North Shore.
With names like Damian Lee, Brandon Ropati, and Mark Hunt, Oliver MMA & BJJ provides great leadership, experience and talent to be known as one of the top gyms in the country.
MMAJam’s Adam Martin caught up with Mark to get a better insight on how he trains overseas as well as the difference between training in New Zealand compared to coming over to the United States for training camp.
“Oliver MMA. Ground coach is Steve Oliver; striking coach is Lollo Heimuli, and strength conditioning Coach Alex Flint.”
Mark travels from New Zealand to Florida from time to time when preparing for his fights, and when asked about it Mark had mentioned it was better to train in New Zealand for him, and it was no different but just closer to home.
“No it's just closer to my home then the states.”
In Mark’s last fight against Stefan Struve, it was shown how much more improved his ground game actually was from previous experiences. Although venerable to submissions in the past Mark showed heart and great knowledge while escaping time after time from Struve’s attempts.
Although already one of the top strikers in the UFC heavyweight division let alone the world, Mark relies on his striking coach Lollo Heimuli to continuously improve his stand up game. Heimuli has over 30 years of
Muay Thai and kickboxing experience while producing over one hundred word champions. With a year off from his previous fight Mark himself also mentioned his striking game was out of sync but came through with pin point accuracy in the third round. Mark highly credits Heimuli not only for his last win but with the majority of his K1 KO’s as well.
After coming back to MMA with a yearlong lay-off due to injury, Mark needed to get his body back in shape for fighting form. While rehabbing his knee Mark was unable to keep up with his regular training routines which also included his strength and conditioning. Alex Flint has been there for Mark time and time again. Making sure the “Super Samoan” has come in to each fight fully prepared with his endurance and with the right balance of speed and strength.
May 25, 2013 we will see a new, more improved Mark Hunt like never before! With the perfect remedy for a victory! A full training camp along with a healthy body and focused mind, expect Mark to perform like never before in the UFC octagon. Las Vegas, NV is in for a real treat as the spot for number one contender is on the line when Jr. Dos Santos and Hunt square off at UFC 160.