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Robert Whittaker who is the middleweight champion of the world unfortauntely got injured and wasn't able to make the fight date with Luke Rockhold. Many of the Aussie fans may be disappointed, but Yoel Romero as a fill in still makes for a an absolutely spectacular fight.
Perth, Australia hosts its first UFC event although this won't be the first time UFC has visited the continent. The Aussie cards are always stacked with new talent and veterans alike from the indigenous coast. Mark Hunt is a perennial heavyweight, and huge part of the Aussie market.
Luke will have his hands full on his second fight back, but earlier in the night we get back to the heavyweights...and the pride of Samoa in Mark Hunt. The legendary kickback fought hard for his place back in the fight organization, and now he has his wish of possible contention.
Mark has never quite been able to reach the pinnacle of heavyweight in the modern era. Mark has always had his fair share of odd losses (see Melvin Manhoef), but he always been able to put down those who are inexperienced or simply not durable enough for his nuclear right hand.
Hunt's style is one that works quite well for the big boy division; a solid stance with immense power in both hands along with having the physique of a boulder whose nearly impossible to take down. Mark's upcoming opponent in Curtis Blaydes will be looking for that takedown all fight...
We will see how far Mark has regressed in his time off and damage taken, we will also see the evolutions Curtis has made in both his striking and wrestling, and a win over Mark would solidify a top 8 ranking for the young man. I actually see Curtis doing well in this one.. we will have to see!
