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Rally for Mark Hunt Ends Quickly as Dana Says JDS vs. Overeem Likely for Summer

Alistair Overeem was forced off the UFC 160 co-main event due to an injury, and popular opinion was that Mark Hunt should get the chance to take on Junior dos Santos in his place. Those hopes were dashed in less than 24 hours when UFC President Dana White tweeted that the matchup is unlikely, and […]

Alistair Overeem was forced off the UFC 160 co-main event due to an injury, and popular opinion was that Mark Hunt should get the chance to take on Junior dos Santos in his place. Those hopes were dashed in less than 24 hours when UFC President Dana White tweeted that the matchup is unlikely, and […]

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UFC on Fuel TV 8: Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt Head-to-Toe Breakdown

A pair of entertaining heavyweights are set to meet as Mark Hunt faces the young up-and-comer Stefan Struve. Both fighters have displayed improved skills, and the desire to win and move up the heavyweight ladder. Hunt is a grizzled veteran, and Struve is the young lion looking to make a impression. Let’s see how a breakdown […]

A pair of entertaining heavyweights are set to meet as Mark Hunt faces the young up-and-comer Stefan Struve. Both fighters have displayed improved skills, and the desire to win and move up the heavyweight ladder. Hunt is a grizzled veteran, and Struve is the young lion looking to make a impression. Let’s see how a breakdown […]

UFC on Fuel 8: Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt Confirmed as Co-Main Event

Eight bouts have been officially confirmed for the UFC’s return to Japan, with the fight card getting some additional structure behind the scenes. UFC on Fuel 8 will have a heavyweight title fight as the co-main event, with Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt leading into a light heavyweight main event featuring Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian […]

Eight bouts have been officially confirmed for the UFC’s return to Japan, with the fight card getting some additional structure behind the scenes. UFC on Fuel 8 will have a heavyweight title fight as the co-main event, with Stefan Struve vs. Mark Hunt leading into a light heavyweight main event featuring Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian […]

UFC146: Mark Hunt Out, Lavar Johnson to Face Stefan Struve

Australian heavyweight Mark Hunt has been forced to pull out of his upcoming fight against Stefan Struve at UFC 146 due to a knee injury. He will instead be replaced by Lavar Johnson, who is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Pat Barry. The news…

Australian heavyweight Mark Hunt has been forced to pull out of his upcoming fight against Stefan Struve at UFC 146 due to a knee injury. He will instead be replaced by Lavar Johnson, who is coming off a first-round TKO victory over Pat Barry. The news is both a golden opportunity for Johnson and a […]

‘Rally for Mark Hunt’ Final Thoughts: Sure Was Fun While It Lasted

I have impeccable timing. A few days ago I wrote about why I had decided to join the “Rally for Mark Hunt” movement. A day later, one single day later, it was reported that Dana White had effectively handed down a death sentence to the caus…

I have impeccable timing. A few days ago I wrote about why I had decided to join the “Rally for Mark Hunt” movement. A day later, one single day later, it was reported that Dana White had effectively handed down a death sentence to the cause and proclaimed that Mark Hunt would not be replacing […]

Dana White Is Right to Deny Mark Hunt a Title Shot

Everyone loves a warrior. With an iron jaw, dynamite hands and a 265-pound frame, Mark Hunt certainly fits the bill. I am not against the Samoan in his run for the title. I jumped for joy when Hunt knocked out Chris Tuchscherer, and was equally thrille…

Everyone loves a warrior. With an iron jaw, dynamite hands and a 265-pound frame, Mark Hunt certainly fits the bill. I am not against the Samoan in his run for the title. I jumped for joy when Hunt knocked out Chris Tuchscherer, and was equally thrilled by the highlight-reel destruction of Chieck Kongo. Dana White […]