J. Barnett (left) and M. Hunt (right) negotiated a duel via Twitter. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure)
In times of dynamism and digital interactions, social networks can be better allies for a fighter who wants to face another than traditional microphones. And it was precisely profiles on the internet that helped Mark Hunt and Josh Barnett to agree on a fight. With the intention of facing each other at UFC Australia, in November, the duo used the network from the proposal to the agreement, including the official proposal directed to the president Dana White himself.
“I understand why the Mark Hunt wants to face me. We fighters like to clean up our defeats and I have total respect for him. He's a great guy. I'm not sure when this fight could happen, but I'm not against it at least. Great work in your last fight, mate”, Barnett published on the microblogging network. Quickly, Hunt himself suggested the duel to the UFC management. “Hey, Dana White, Josh and I are very interested in a fight in Sydney, there's no way Josh will be away for so long”, said the “Super Samoan ”.
Since you won Roy Nelson in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 52, last Saturday (20), the New Zealander Mark Hunt has been trying to carve out a spot in the edition of Ultimate that will be held in Australia on November 8th. At 40 years old, Hunt has a professional record of ten wins, eight losses and one draw. Josh Barnett has a record of 33 wins and seven losses. At 36 years old, the former heavyweight champion hasn't fought since December last year, when he was defeated by Travis Browne.
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