Brock Lesnar's UFC 200 opponent will be Mark Hunt
By James Dielhenn
Last Updated: 06/06/16 4:14pm
Brock Lesnar’s return to the UFC will come against knockout artist Mark Hunt, it has been confirmed.
The WWE star's return to the cage was confirmed over the weekend and he has now revealed that he will fight veteran puncher Hunt at UFC 200 in July.
Lesnar, who turns 39 next month, was a major player in the world of WWE until a unique switch to UFC nine years ago. In a short eight-fight career he won the UFC heavyweight title but hasn't fought since losing to Alistair Overeem in 2011.
New Zealand's Hunt is 42 but remains active and competitive at the top end of the division - he beat Frank Mir earlier this year and Antonio Silva in November.
Hunt (12-10-1) is currently rated at No 8 in the official rankings and nine of his 12 career wins have come via knockout.
