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Mark Hunt Says There’s Only One Reason He’s Fighting Overeem

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After quite a rough 2016, heavyweight knockout artist Mark Hunt is slated to return at UFC 209. Although ‘The Super Samoan’ got off to a great start last year, he ran in to a heap of problems at UFC 200. Having starched former champion Frank Mir in March, Hunt wanted to make it two former belt holders in one year. Taking on WWE star Brock Lesnar on July 9, Hunt was stuffed and smothered as Lesnar took the in on the judges scorecards. Six months later, and Lesnar’s win has been overturned to a no-contest, and Hunt was on the brink of retirement.

Once again USADA claimed a big scalp, as the doping agency revealed Lesnar’s failed screen just days after the event. Reacting to the news, the K-1 and Pride veteran went as far as seeking a lawsuit against the UFC. A number of explicit tirades showed the sheer frustration ‘The Super Samoan’ was feeling. Then came the reports of a comeback fight at UFC 209. Almost immediately Hunt again showed his displeasure with the UFC. It seemed he was the last one to find out about this fight being booked.

Hunt’s Reason

Speaking with Stuff.co.nz, Mark Hunt clears up the confusion around UFC 209. The dangerous striker will indeed return, but it’s not to avenge his loss to Alistair Overeem, but simply because he has no choice:

“I’m not young, I’m 42 years old. In six months I’ve already missed out on a couple of fights, I’ve already missed out on a couple million dollars,” Hunt said. At the end of the day I’ve stuck to my word. I’ve got no option, I’m in a contract that I can’t get out of.

“All the doors I’ve gone through are closed and it’s not like I can go and work somewhere else. Ages ago I was gladly ready to walk away and work somewhere else but they wouldn’t allow it. Think it from my position, I had no other option. I can’t work anywhere else so what am I supposed to do – let my family starve?”

Steroid Clause

Hunt also revealed he’s yet to get a response to his request for a steroid clause. Taking in to consideration ‘The Reem’s’ shady past, but also clean recent history, Hunt says he will personally sue the Dutchman if he fails a test after their fight:

“Every fighter I fight, if he gets caught through the process then I’ll sue him personally,” he added. “If I don’t get help from the company I’ll do it myself. They (dopers) should be struck from the records and taken everything off them. They don’t deserve to get a cent. This sport is already harsh enough as it is. When you add in steroid use it makes it even worse.”

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Mark Hunt Will ‘Personally Sue’ Future Opponents Flagged For PEDs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnJHjnsa-U

Mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Mark Hunt isn’t backing down on his stance regarding performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). “Super Samoan” was enraged when he found out his UFC 200 opponent Brock Lesnar failed two drug tests. Lesnar was suspended for a year by both the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA).

In addition, the result of the bout has been changed from a unanimous decision win for Lesnar, to a no contest. Lesnar was also fined $250,000. Hunt refused to stay silent during the process, ripping the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and taking USADA to task over their testing guidelines.

Hunt is scheduled to fight Alistair Overeem at UFC 209 on March 4. In 2012, Overeem was suspended for nine months by the NSAC after a positive test result for elevated testosterone levels.

“Super Samoan” spoke with New Zealand news website Stuff.co.nz to explain why he agreed to the fight amid his dissension with the UFC:

“At the end of the day I’ve stuck to my word. I’ve got no option, I’m in a contract that I can’t get out of. All the doors I’ve gone through are closed and it’s not like I can go and work somewhere else. Ages ago I was gladly ready to walk away and work somewhere else but they wouldn’t allow it. Think (about) it from my position, I had no other option. I can’t work anywhere else so what am I supposed to do – let my family starve?”

Hunt has plans in place to protect himself should another one of his opponents fail a drug test.

“Every fighter I fight, if he gets caught through the process then I’ll sue him personally. If I don’t get help from the company I’ll do it myself. They (dopers) should be struck from the records and taken everything off them. They don’t deserve to get a cent. This sport is already harsh enough as it is. When you add in steroid use it makes it even worse.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnJHjnsa-U

Hunt is scheduled to fight Alistair Overeem at UFC 209 on March 4. In 2012, Overeem was suspended for nine months by the NSAC after a positive test result for elevated testosterone levels.

“Super Samoan” spoke with New Zealand news website Stuff.co.nz to explain why he agreed to the fight amid his dissension with the UFC:

Hunt has plans in place to protect himself should another one of his opponents fail a drug test.

Video: UFC Counts Down Top 10 KOs Of 2016: Hunt-Mir From UFN 85 Comes In At #10

https://youtu.be/zinI2oEAaxg

New on UFC Fight Pass is a countdown special that looks at the Top 10 UFC Knockouts of 2016.

On their official YouTube channel this week, UFC added a promotional video for the KO that came in at number ten on the list…

https://youtu.be/zinI2oEAaxg

New on UFC Fight Pass is a countdown special that looks at the Top 10 UFC Knockouts of 2016.

On their official YouTube channel this week, UFC added a promotional video for the KO that came in at number ten on the list — Mark Hunt’s walk-off knockout of Frank Mir at UFC Fight Night 85.

Hunt delivered another one of many impressive knockout victories on his professional MMA record by KO’ing the former UFC Heavyweight Champion at the 3:01 mark of the opening round of their main event bout.

UFC Fight Night 85: Hunt vs. Mir took place on Saturday, March 20, 2016, and aired live via UFC Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 (FS1) from the Brisbane Entertainment Center in Brisbane, Australia.

UFC’s countdown of the top ten knockouts of 2016 is available right now via their digital subscription service, UFC Fight Pass.

UFC Confirms Mark Hunt vs. Alistair Overeem For UFC 209 On March 4th

Following rumors the past couple of days, a very exciting fight between a pair of Heavyweight knockout artists has been officially announced for UFC 209.

UFC.com confirmed this week that former K-1 World Grand Prix Champions Alistair Overeem and Mar…

Following rumors the past couple of days, a very exciting fight between a pair of Heavyweight knockout artists has been officially announced for UFC 209.

UFC.com confirmed this week that former K-1 World Grand Prix Champions Alistair Overeem and Mark Hunt will take place as part of the fight card scheduled for their UFC 209 pay-per-view event in March.

Hunt has been very outspoken about the UFC since losing to Brock Lesnar at the landmark UFC 200 event in July, only to find out that Lesnar had tested positive on multiple drug tests leading up to their Octagon showdown.

For his part, Overeem last fought in Cincinatti, Ohio, getting knocked out by reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic in a wild, back-and-forth battle.

The Hunt-Overeem bout takes place at UFC 209, which goes down live from Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Back in the Hunt #UFC209 https://t.co/YYkCqolyVp

— UFC Aus/New Zealand (@UFC_AUSNZ) December 21, 2016

Breaking: Hunt ‘Verbally Agrees’ to Fight Overeem on One Condition

Hunt expects all parties to agree to a doping clause in the fight terms, prior to signing any contract.

The New Zealand knock out artist has agreed to meet Overeem in March, but the fight will only happen if the UFC agree to adding such a clause. Hunt confirmed his demands via markhunt.tv:

“My clause will protect me in this instance and take the financial gain of the opponent of caught cheating, ”

“That deterrent will protect me and other fighters. I’m pushing for this clause, I want to fight and I am ready. If the fight doesn’t go ahead it’s not my doing. I will not fight without this clause. I’ve already fought three dopers in a row and I’m not going to fight again without security. All I want is a fair go and an even playing field.”

Ariel Helwani tweeted:

https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/811586629760651265

Hunt is insistent that he will not enter the octagon without the aforementioned clause. Hunt has a history of fighting opponents who have later tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.

“I will not fight without this clause. I’ve already fought 3 dopers in a row and I’m not going to fight again without security. All I want is a fair go, and an even playing field.” he said.

According to other reports, Overeem has not yet agreed to any contractual stipulation regarding doping. At the time of writing, any agreement of this sort is between Hunt and the UFC.

https://twitter.com/bokamotoESPN/status/811435801124818944

“The Super Samoan” and “Reem” have fought once before, and Hunt is adamant that he would like the opportunity to avenge his submission defeat against the Dutchman:

“Overeem was one of my losses over a 7 fight losing streak when I was fighting battles outside the ring as well as inside. “I couldn’t have beaten a wooden chair at that time in my life. I’ve never lost a rematch and I’m not about to”.

Following the debacle after the UFC 200 bout with Brock Lesnar, it is understandable that the Sydney, Australia resident has reservations regarding his opponents. Should the UFC adhere to his demands, we could see a rematch between two veterans that has been over eight years in the making.

You can watch Hunt v Overeem’s first bout in K-1, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbW7C0DAvJ4

Hunt expects all parties to agree to a doping clause in the fight terms, prior to signing any contract.

The New Zealand knock out artist has agreed to meet Overeem in March, but the fight will only happen if the UFC agree to adding such a clause. Hunt confirmed his demands via markhunt.tv:

“My clause will protect me in this instance and take the financial gain of the opponent of caught cheating, ”

“That deterrent will protect me and other fighters. I’m pushing for this clause, I want to fight and I am ready. If the fight doesn’t go ahead it’s not my doing. I will not fight without this clause. I’ve already fought three dopers in a row and I’m not going to fight again without security. All I want is a fair go and an even playing field.”

Ariel Helwani tweeted:

"I'm not doing any fighting unless my clause is in (the) contract."

– @markhunt1974, late last night, after UFC announced this fight. ? https://t.co/nBdB5k2wFY

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 21, 2016

Hunt is insistent that he will not enter the octagon without the aforementioned clause. Hunt has a history of fighting opponents who have later tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.

“I will not fight without this clause. I’ve already fought 3 dopers in a row and I’m not going to fight again without security. All I want is a fair go, and an even playing field.” he said.

According to other reports, Overeem has not yet agreed to any contractual stipulation regarding doping. At the time of writing, any agreement of this sort is between Hunt and the UFC.

Mark Hunt confirms verbal agreement to fight Alistair Overeem, but still wants that clause re: to doping penalty. https://t.co/QFcmSXk12Q

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 21, 2016

“The Super Samoan” and “Reem” have fought once before, and Hunt is adamant that he would like the opportunity to avenge his submission defeat against the Dutchman:

“Overeem was one of my losses over a 7 fight losing streak when I was fighting battles outside the ring as well as inside. “I couldn’t have beaten a wooden chair at that time in my life. I’ve never lost a rematch and I’m not about to”.

You can watch Hunt v Overeem’s first bout in K-1, here:

Mark Hunt Wants Steroid Clause, Says Overeem Fight Is F***ing BS

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After a rough 2016 for heavyweight KO artist Mark Hunt, it looks as though a return is on the horizon. ‘The Super Samoan’ has been through the grinder with the UFC following his July loss to Brock Lesnar. Failing a USADA drug test for estrogen blockers, the WWE superstar had his UFC 200 win against Hunt smeared. The damage didn’t end at Lesnar’s already shady reputation, Hunt wanted to take it a few steps further. Blasting his employers and USADA for the three-month testing exemption they granted for Lesnar, Hunt took up arms in the form of legal advice.

Last we heard from the Pride FC and K-1 veteran, he was readying himself for a lawsuit against the UFC. Then came last night’s breaking news, Hunt would return for a rematch against old foe Alistair Overeem. Had ‘The Super Samoan’s’ problems really been smoothed out in this short time period? Remember this is the same guy who blasted the UFC during a seriously explicit tirade on numerous occasions. According to his latest interview, the bout with Overeem at UFC 209 is far from a done deal.

Steroid Clause

No, that’s not the festive term for a jacked up Santa, it’s the contractual stipulation that Mark Hunt wants put in place. He refers to this in his interview with Mark Hunt TV, claiming he will not fight at all without this clause, and isn’t even aware of a fight against Overeem.

“I didn’t even know about that,” said Hunt. “Where’s this information coming from? That’s f***ing rubbish, that’s bullc**p.”

“My clause will protect me in this instance and take the financial gain of the opponent of caught cheating, ” Hunt said when asked if his contract will contain a special clause for cheaters.

“That deterrent will protect me and other fighters. I’m pushing for this clause, I want to fight and I am ready. If the fight doesn’t go ahead it’s not my doing”

“I will not fight without this clause. I’ve already fought 3 dopers in a row and I’m not going to fight again without security. All I want is a fair go and an even playing field.”

No Ubereem

When they first fought back in 2007, Overeem was the Dutch demolition man known as ‘Ubereem.’ Since that time, Overeem has lost a considerable amount of muscle mass. Some say it’s the USADA effect, others claim it’s just increased cardio. Either way, Mark Hunt won’t be fighting ‘The Reem’ without his steroid safety net in the contract.

Stay tuned.

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