Mark Hunt will have a chance at the belt if he defeats Júnior Cigano

Heavyweights face off in the second most important fight at UFC 160, in May

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

15/03/2013 | 17:02

Despite the appeals made, Mark Hunt reportedly refused to fight Junior Cigano. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Hunt (photo) will have the chance to fight for the heavyweight belt if he beats Cigano at UFC 160 Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Mark Hunt He is experiencing the best moment of his MMA career. The New Zealander, who faces junior gypsy at UFC 160, he is the only heavyweight to have four consecutive victories in the organization. And the fighter's good form could be rewarded in case of victory against the Brazilian.

The organization's president, Dana White, assured, at the UFC 158 press conference, that if Hunt defeats Cigano he will have the chance to fight for the division's belt. “It's crazy to say... But if Hunt hits junior gypsy, how is this guy not going to be the next challenger for the title?”, said the manager.

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The fight between junior gypsy e Mark Hunt is the second most important fight of UFC 160, an event that is scheduled to take place on May 25th, in Las Vegas, in the United States. In the main attraction, Cain Velazquez puts the heavyweight title on the line against the Brazilian Antonio Pezão.