Mark Hunt releases statement on fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 200

By Russell Ess - June 6, 2016

Mark Hunt is undoubtedly excited as he is set to take part in one of the biggest fights in UFC history.

Hunt was announced as the opponent for former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in his return fight to the UFC.

Lesnar is currently signed with the WWE and has not fought since UFC 141 back in 2011 but has been given a “one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200,” according to a WWE release reported by Jeremy Botter.

Hunt had the following message regarding his mega fight with Lesnar at UFC 200 that he posted to his Facebook page: “Super super excited 😂😂😂👁👁👁👁👁 ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 the party is in Vegas July 9th”

Super super excited 😂😂😂👁👁👁👁👁 ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 the party is in Vegas July 9th

Posted by Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt on Monday, June 6, 2016

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