(This story first appeared in today’s USA TODAY .) Mark Hunt used to be like an annoying cousin to the UFC. The organization had a connection to him, but it didn’t really want to recognize it. The UFC inherited Hunt’s contract after it purchased rival promotion PRIDE in 2007. His record at the time showed five consecutive losses, and his rotund physique left questions about his commitment to the sport and ability to make the heavyweight limit. But this week, at Saturday’s UFC 180 at Mexico City Arena (10 p.m.
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From unwanted to UFC 180 title fight: Mark Hunt’s career turnaround – MMA Junkie