Lesnar (left) faces Hunt (right) in July. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure)
After announcing that the former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will return to the octagon at the historic UFC 200, on July 9, in Las Vegas (USA), the Ultimate organization also confirmed the giant's opponent. Lesnar will face the New Zealander Mark Hunt in the co-main event of the night.
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The announcement was made by Lesnar himself, during his appearance on the “Sportscenter” program, on the North American channel “ESPN”, this Monday morning (6). With the duel as the co-main fight of UFC 200, two title fights will take place before Hunt x Lesnar: José Aldo x Frankie Edgar for the interim featherweight title and Tate vs. Nunes for the bantamweight title.
At 38 years of age, Brock Lesnar He has a professional record of five wins and three losses in professional MMA. Former heavyweight champion, Lesnar, who is now one of the main stars in WWE (largest pro-wrestling organization, or telecatch, from the planet), has not fought since December 2011, when he was knocked out by alistair overeem and announced his retirement due to health problems, with diverticulitis.
Yes, Mark Hunt, 42 years old, has a professional record of 12 wins, ten losses and one draw. The New Zealand knockout artist comes from two knockout victories over the former champion Frank mir and the Brazilian Antonio Pezão.
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