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UFC Pulls Mark Hunt From UFC Fight Night 121 Over Medical Issues, Hunt Threatens Lawsuit
The UFC have pulled Mark Hunt from a planned fight at UFC Fight Night 121 over medical concerns, prompting Hunt to threaten a lawsuit. MMAjunkie reports that the company cited an article Hunt wrote in PlayersVoice.com.au titled “If I die fighting, that’s fine,” in which Hunt said he’s begun stuttering and slurring his words.
“Following a recent first-person article published by UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt, UFC has taken the precautionary steps of removing Hunt from a previously announced bout in Sydney, Australia,” the statement read. “The health-related statements made by Hunt in the article represent the first time UFC was made aware of these claims. Athlete health and safety is of the utmost importance to the organization and it would never knowingly schedule an athlete complaining of health issues for a fight. The organization will require that Hunt undergo further testing and evaluations prior to competing in any future UFC bout.”
Fabricio Werdum will take Hunt’s place against Marcin Tybura.
Hunt has now taken to social media attacking Dana White and the UFC. He called Dana White a “bald headed prick” and threatened to sue the company on Instagram, then proceeded with further statements in successive posts:
