Brock Lesnar ‘Threw Me Around Like a Little Kid’ – Now I’m Suing Him and the UFC
In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the MMA world, former UFC fighter Mark Hunt has escalated his long-standing grievances against Brock Lesnar and the UFC by filing a fresh lawsuit, alleging that he was “thrown around like a little kid” in a fight that should never have happened under fair circumstances.
Hunt, a veteran heavyweight and fan favorite known for his knockout power, faced Brock Lesnar at UFC 200 in July 2016. The fight was billed as a blockbuster comeback for Lesnar, a former UFC champion and WWE superstar. However, the aftermath quickly descended into controversy when Lesnar tested positive for banned substances both before and after the bout.
Despite the failed drug tests, the UFC allowed the fight to go forward, citing a last-minute exemption from its anti-doping policy due to Lesnar’s late addition to the card. Lesnar dominated much of the fight, using his superior wrestling to control Hunt for three rounds en route to a unanimous decision win—which was later overturned to a no-contest after the drug test results were made public.
Now, nearly a decade later, Hunt is reviving his legal battle, claiming the UFC knowingly endangered his health and career by allowing a doped-up Lesnar to compete.
> “Brock Lesnar threw me around like a little kid in there,” Hunt said in a recent statement. “I knew something was off. I’ve fought monsters before, but this was different. I felt like I was wrestling a machine.”
Hunt’s lawsuit alleges fraud, battery, and breach of contract, and accuses the UFC of creating a “two-tiered” system of enforcement that favored marketable stars at the expense of fighter safety and fairness.
> “They didn’t care about my health. They cared about pay-per-view numbers. They let a juiced-up Lesnar into that cage knowing full well he could seriously hurt someone. And he did,” Hunt continued.
The legal action also challenges the UFC’s handling of anti-doping exemptions and seeks damages for physical and financial harm, including lost earning potential and long-term health consequences.
Lesnar, who has since returned to WWE and avoided further public scrutiny over the incident, has not responded to Hunt’s renewed claims. The UFC, likewise, has declined to comment on the pending litigation.
This lawsuit raises broader questions about transparency and fighter welfare in combat sports. While the UFC has strengthened its anti-doping protocols in recent years, Hunt’s case underscores the lingering skepticism among fighters about selective enforcement and the power imbalance between athletes and promoters.
As Hunt presses forward in court, the MMA world watches closely—not just for justice in his individual case, but for what it could mean for future fighter protections in the sport.
