Earlier today Brock Lesnar announced on ESPN that he will be facing Mark Hunt at UFC 200.
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Hunt, who has an MMA record of 7-4-1, is a New Zealand UFC fighter of Samoan decent, and was the winner of the 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix. As of March 2016, Hunt is #8 in official UFC Heavyweight rankings. Over the years Hunt has become known as the “King of Walk-Offs” due to his trademark of walking away and stopping attacks before the referee officially ends the match.
In the World Kickboxing Federation Hunt was the 1999 WKBF Australian Super Heavyweight Champion. In Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hunt has earned Knockout of the Night two times, Fight of the Night two times and Performance of the Night two times.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Mark Hunt of New Zealand addresses the fans after an open workout for fans and media at Federation Square on November 12, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Mark Hunt of New Zealand holds an open workout for fans and media at Federation Square on November 12, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Antonio Silva (R) throws a right-handed punch against Mark Hunt (L) in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 193 event at Etihad Stadium on November 15, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Mark Hunt lands a left-handed punch against Antonio Silva in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 193 event at Etihad Stadium on November 15, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Mark Hunt poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on November 11, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Mark Hunt poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on November 11, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Mark Hunt poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on November 11, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: (L-R) Josh McGuire of the Broncos and UFC fights Mark Hunt pose during a UFC photocall on March 17, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: UFC fighter Mark Hunt runs drills with Josh McGuire of the Broncos during a UFC photocall on March 17, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: UFC fighter Mark Hunt runs drills with Josh McGuire of the Broncos during a UFC photocall on March 17, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: UFC heavyweight contender Mark Hunt poses during the Ultimate Media Day on March 18, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: UFC heavyweight contender Mark Hunt speaks to media during the Ultimate Media Day on March 18, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt of New Zealand celebrates after defeating Frank Mir of the United States after their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt delivers the knock out punch against Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt delivers the knock out punch against Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt celebrates his victory against Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt prepares for battle in his against Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt stalks around the ring after knocking out Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Mark Hunt throws a punch against Frank Mir during their UFC Heavyweight Bout at UFC Brisbane on March 20, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Mark Hunt poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on November 11, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Mark Hunt of New Zealand interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel on March 18, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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