UFC 127 – Mark Hunt knows this is his last chance to prove himself after frustrating loss last time out

UFC heavyweight, Mark Hunt enters the octagon next weekend in desperate need of a win after losing a series of fights that would have seen many fighters already cut from the roster, but rather than dwell on the past he’s ready to prove a point to the masses of doubting fans.
Speaking via UFC.com, Hunt said:

“It just pisses me off because it’s like how the hell did I lose like that?” said Hunt. “Rubbish! I’m a lot better than that! Way better than that!  How could I lose to something like that? It’s just frustrating for me”

“I know I’m a lot better than that, way better than that; it could have been how long I haven’t fought in the ring or the cage. If you don’t fight as often you’re not as sharp. I mean, no excuse, I lost, but it happens if you don’t fight a lot. I wasn’t nervous from the atmosphere – to me it’s just another crowd – but if you haven’t fought for a while, that’s what happens; you’re not as clued up to everything that goes on.”

“I already know what these guys are gonna do or try and do anyway, they’d rather put me down and try the ground game; they don’t want to stand and muck around with me. I’ve been trying to get a lot of training with wrestlers, and I’ve been getting in some guys from Perth to come and help me with some wrestling and takedown defense.”

“If I don’t win this fight I’m gonna have to probably look for a different organization or do something else, but that’s the bottom line for me,” said Hunt. “There aren’t any more chances after this fight. Hopefully, I haven’t been out of the ring for too long – only 3 or 4 months – and I’m pretty confident about winning, but I’m gonna have to go in there and do my best.”

Hunt has lost his last six professional mixed martial arts fights including his octagon debut this past September to Sean McCorkle. He holds notable wins over both Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop from his days in Japan. He’ll face team mate of Brock Lesnar, Chris Tuchscherer, on the preliminary card portion of UFC 127. Stay tuned to MMABay for more build-up to this one as we get it.