8 Implications Of Brock Lesnar Returning To UFC
7. Mark Hunt Blows A Gasket
Should Brock Lesnar decide to once again leave professional wrestling for mixed martial arts, there’ll only be one loser on the UFC side. New Zealand slugger Mark Hunt was the last man Lesnar faced (and defeated) inside the octagon. He as been extremely critical of the organisation and his opponent since news of his failed drug test surfaced, and event went legal with the matter in January.
Hunt filed a civil suit against the UFC, its president Dana White, and Lesnar in Nevada, stating the defendants had “affirmatively circumvented and obstructed fair competition for their own benefit.” The case survived UFC’s motion to dismiss in June, and now looks set to rumble on throughout the year.
Given that Lesnar will likely be inserted near the top of the heavyweight division if he returns, Hunt’s public outbursts could hit overdrive. His loss to Brock was overturned in the wake of Lesnar’s failed test, but it’s easy to understand his frustration, and while Hunt has continued to fight for the company since then, they may choose to cut him loose if his sweary tirades escalate, though this wouldn't look good, given the legal situation.