New UFC Champ On Brock Lesnar's Chances At UFC 200, Mark Hunt Continues "Juicing" Allegations, More

- UFC will be airing a special this Sunday, July 3rd at 10:30pm ET titled, UFC 200: It's Time. It will take an inside look at the fighters in the top four fights at the mega-event: Brock Lesnar, Mark Hunt, Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, Miesha Tate, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar.

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- Sports Illustrated has an interview with Mark Hunt, who was discussing his big fight against Brock Lesnar at UFC 200 on July 9th. Hunt noted that while he did some pro wrestling in Japan and he has nothing against it, he has no plans to wrestle. He also once again accused Lesnar of juicing in the past.

"Lesnar's been juicing his whole career," said Hunt. "I'm still going to go out there and punch his face in until he's knocked out."

- New UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping guest-hosted UFC Tonight this week and gave his take on the upcoming Lesnar vs. Hunt fight.

"I admire the guy [Lesnar] for coming back, stepping back in against one of the hardest fighters in the UFC," Bisping said. "But I assume he hasn't been out there working on his striking. If Mark Hunt can get his hands on him, he'll knock him out."

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UFC Tonight host Kenny Florian commented on how Lesnar can beat Hunt, noting that Lesnar can win if he's able to take the fight to the ground.

"He has excellent takedowns. Mark Hunt doesn't do great against the wrestlers," Florian said. "Stipe did take him down and control the fight with him on the ground. If Brock gets Mark's respect with his striking in the first round, maybe he can take him down and have a chance. This is a classic striker vs. grappler match. Remember, in Brock's second fight overall he fought Frank Mir, one of the best in the division at the time, and by his fourth fight he won the title."

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