Mark Hunt Believes He Got ‘Blacklisted’ By Major MMA Promotions Due To UFC Lawsuit

[@mikequenneville5039]

I totally support you Mark! I truly believe Mark isn't doing this for the money and it's more about principle. I'm an injured worker and I'm going through a battle of my own and it's not about the money, it's so the younger generation behind me doesn't have to go through what I have. I believe this is what Mark is doing.

[@sumisumi-by8xv]

Really???? He had no problem fighting all the juice heads in japan

[@mitchcallander2608]

They weren’t Brock lesnar and he was probably getting paid better at that time

[@sumisumi-by8xv]

@@mitchcallander2608first of all , i doubt pride payed hunt 500k per fight. And second, you have no problem fighting all those juice heads, but you draw the line at lesnar? 😂😂😂 Not to mention he was probably juicing himself over there,

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

Yeah right it's ALWAYS about the 🤑💰 stop pretending to care about anyone but yourself

[@haitianxu]

If Mark Hunt actually cared about principle he would have never fought Lesnar, hell, he would have never fought in Pride in the first place where the promoters actually encouraged cheating. Hunt literally said he knew Lesnar was juicing and didn't care pre-fight. He got coaxed into filing a frivolous lawsuit against the UFC by his lawyer and he'll pay for it with his bankruptcy. UFC will drag this out on purpose, bleed him dry and add insult to injury by going after a penniless Hunt for massive lawyer fees. Just watch.

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

People forget that before Cyril Gane….Mark Hunt actually walked the black beast down and TKO’d him, and Tai Tuivasa is pretty much his protege so as much as people are already counting out the uso I think it will be a lot closer of a fight then people think and I am rooting for my fellow Poly.

[@mattreyes4803]

I love mark hunt and tai but derrick loses almost anytime he fights an above average mma striker. Go look at his past fights Dos santos,hunt,gane even Volkov and curtis blaydes were beating up lewis until he landed a bomb

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

@@mattreyes4803 exactly that’s why I’m shocked so many people are counting Tuivasa out. I’m still a fan of DLewis don’t get me wrong but I genuinely feel Tai can KO him if he fights smart.

[@foundnotlost]

Not me pal, Bam Bam wins 2nd rnd sub, call me crazy but them guys are just built different.

[@westsideAUKILANI]

Tai will knock Lewis out in the first

[@KrikZ32]

@@mattreyes4803 never forget Lewis was ko'd by Mitrione

[@sosababy3655]

Good job on the interview Ariel! Hope everything turns out for mark.

[@mcryan3890]

Does anyone know if he has a Kickstarter. I'd give some money, the man entertained me enough that's for sure.

[@stn7172]

Juiceman and Izzy definitely got a usada exemption

[@mikerefutesapetheists3398]

Agreed 👍

[@HECKSTER69]

I feel so bad for Mark he's always been a great fighter and honest

[@RRP1992]

Bruh, feel bad for yourself. Honestly, he was one of the highest paid non champions in UFC along with Overeem. Dude made like 700k per fight. Which is a lot more than what even top 5 ranked fighters make now.

[@ConorG95]

Hes a top man. Pity the good don't get what they deserve too often in this world. The mans a legend.

[@kimiorahenry179]

@@RRP1992 How many of those too 5 ranked fighters main evented? Half of his fights were main events, therefore the high payout makes sense.

[@RRP1992]

@@kimiorahenry179 main events so ? 700k per fight that too 5 yrs ago is an insane purse to get for a non champ with an equal win loss record. I agree he was exciting fighter. But barring a few today, no non champ gets that much salary in UFC.

[@ethanvern4600]

Every major sports has rampant ped use

[@notkinleybro]

He did! They let Lesnor beat the hell out of him while juiced to the gills ! Mark is a good guy for making a point about it and continuing the fight against them. He was underpaid by them in the first place, then they did the dirt to him knowing he was one of the only clean ones at the time! Hunt has always been the guy that would talk about fighter pay, and Dana hated that. That's the whole reason they set him up for the massicre. If Lesner never juiced in his life Mark would beat him up like a five year old.

[@oldironsides4107]

Man hunt was offered 500k to not fight and be freed from his contract. When his pride contract was bought out by ufc. After that made 400k a fight. With the ufc. That’s pretty good money for a record like that. And I’ve loved hunt well before he was even in mma

[@notkinleybro]

@@oldironsides4107 I mean old tire sides! If you disagree with him your part of the oblivious.

[@jmill5995]

But hunt said he was cool with that and he’d knock him out anyways. What happened

[@BrickFlairMMA]

Mark knew lesnar had been a PED abuser if he was so concerned about it he shouldn’t hav signed the contract, he wouldn’t be complaining if he KO’d Lesnar

[@notkinleybro]

@@BrickFlairMMA you can't listen, and its a fact that you didn't even watch then!

[@davidabbot1990]

All the best to this Mark I really hope he gets the right outcome

[@xcH1NOx1]

Damn shame that the Super Samoan was treated like this for speaking the truth.

[@MrBlessed70]

Exactly,really feel for this dude.He was treated unfairly and needs to be compensated alot from The UFC.

[@xcH1NOx1]

@@MrBlessed70 Talk about cancel culture. Honestly Barry Mark deserves more credit and respect. His days of fighting are coming to end and UFC ruined him and disappointed us fans of his walk away Jo's 😥 😠

[@gavacho131313]

Agreed. The whole idea of the UFC not getting results back on Lesnar's PED test until AFTER the fight is ridiculous and speaks volumes.

[@zinknot]

No, for trying to sue the UFC.

[@mateosmind751]

@@xcH1NOx1 Absolutely, and they put him in the ring with a guy that they absolutely knew was on steroids. Brock was a freak to look at, but knowing he was juicing and still his record was pretty shitty against smaller guys. We now know he was juiced to the gills, cut 15 pounds or so to make 265, and still got pieced up by Cain, Overeem, Mir. Hunt got robbed. I loved watching him in Pride. He didn't have the best record, but he was a warrior. I loved watching him finish the Black Beast.

[@dnam727]

My favorite fighter of all time. I'll never forget his slugfest with Ray Sefo in K-1, his brutal KO of Jerome Le Banner, huge win against prime Crocop in Pride, the resurgence in UFC with walk-off KOs. Good times!

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

The only man who has the guts to raise voice against the corrupt UFC-USADA system.

[@prakulrathnakar]

Yeah and how’s that been working out for him since the last 5 years?

[@benwilsonMMA]

And it aint going well for him lol

[@haitianxu]

My cousin was the only man I know who had the guts to take on an adult moose. Now he needs a mobility scooter to get around. Do not confuse stupidity with bravery.

[@Meatball2022]

In general, I hate seeing people complain about contracts they’ve signed.

[@Meatball2022]

He compares his ppv to the portion of a headliner. It’s ridiculous. He’s never headlined anything… in his position on a card, a boxer would be making 30k max

[@theguvnor3880]

We know the UFC don't pay their fighters enough but they allowed Hunt to fight Lesnar, despite knowing Lesnar was juicing. That is cold and ruthless.

[@andrewrobertson3894]

Talk about an exit package. They were hoping it was a one way trip, I'm sure of it.

[@prakulrathnakar]

And you still watching the UFC even after knowing this? That’s cheap. Go watch an organisation that isn’t cold and ruthless.

[@andrewrobertson3894]

@@prakulrathnakar Any suggestions?

[@damienhandel8793]

@@JacowateHamaeran he literally know that he was on roids, and took the fight anyway. Also he was paid 700k+ per fight at the end of his career, he the last fighter who should be complaining about the UFC

[@MrMASH50]

Do we...how much you paying? Complain campaign lead by soft Arial that love creating conflict. He's making money off you and you think it's all noble. If they knew he was juice genius why they test him. When does the responsibility fall on Lesnar and end of day if Matk won none of this would hv happened period.

[@benjaminjonas9701]

The UFC screwed Mark so badly. It's absolutely petty how the UFC has handled his situation. They expect fans to pay $75 for a ppv when we know damn well only pennies of that makes its way to the fighters. Has someone started a Gofundme campaign for him yet?

[@V43xV1CT15]

Idk man, but I’m on the exact same page, I haven’t payed for a pay per view at all last year, pitched in on a couple the year before; but I have no interest in paying this year at all, and would donate to the go fund me for Mark

[@stefanocioni2587]

Yo that’s a good idea

[@MrMASH50]

So you guys only contribute to the complain campaign yet do not pay anything so it can make the sport bigger/better...thats cool I guess for the fighters 👊💥😂 youtube it right

[@tsunax1400]

@@MrMASH50 If the money was going to the fighters then sure. But if most of it gets eaten up by the company and the fighters get the scraps then forget it. I'd rather just buy their own merchandise so at least the money goes directly to the fighters

[@MrMASH50]

@@tsunax1400 well I don't buy every PPV and yeah people going to complain end of day most waiste more money getting snacks at a gas station. Everyone crazy if you think we can print off trillions and raise min wage to 15 an hour and not expect everything to go up. Now they want more too good job 👏

[@user-kq8dg9op7f]

The fact that ufc is based out of Vegas where the most shady gambling casinos and night clubs are just says it all

[@jayu9642]

@Eight Loco people literally go there to gamble and do things they otherwise wouldn't

[@soniaiboyako4023]

@Eight Loco whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ig

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

@@jayu9642 I can gamble on my phone. sHaDy

[@cae744]

Or just your confirmation bias

[@soniaiboyako4023]

@@Thunderfist_McBeefcake i get what you're saying but the organizations that manage that form of gambling are still shady like 😭 gambling is almost always shady unless you're doing it w your uncle among yourselves for a quick game or smth like that like idk how you can refute that

[@AmirsadZalli]

The reality is that the UFC could spend years and a lot of Mark hunts money just sending him from one court to another just to fustrate him and make it impossible for him to afford his lawyers.

[@lukebennett576]

they also could afford to compensate mark, sad but if mark wins more will follow and they dont want that. greed is a hell of a thing

[@Greeneggsz]

Yeah it’s been years already.. Dana doesn’t care about that dude lol

[@lesblase3667]

That says a lot about the UFC.

[@lesblase3667]

@@Greeneggsz He would car if he was in a room alone with the Super Samoan 😂

[@tommymichalski9989]

So sad, I used to watch Mark in K1. A real warrior and he deserves way more respect. He should have finished his career in a normal way and be set for life.

[@jixxytrix1705]

One fight left. We're all pulling for you, Mark. Knock'em out and walk off....

[@michaelal20]

The way Mark Hunt was used up and thrown away kills my love for the sport. Change is needed.

[@MrHeath1971]

Yep change is needed. No other sport controls drug testing! How does USADA work for a private company that controls a sport!!

[@balthasargerard7246]

@@MrHeath1971 agreed, they keep letting Marty get away with it over and over again. it needs to stop.

[@unknownerror294]

@@balthasargerard7246 kamaru juiceman

[@MrHeath1971]

@@balthasargerard7246 lol Marty gets away with it for sure! And his father and brother have a doctorate in pharmaceutical! Tell me they wouldn't be clued up on PEDS

[@shawndalton1552]

Then quit watching. I’m sure your mom would love it if she didn’t have to buy you any more ppvs

[@AC-ac999]

I believe Mark when he said he feels that he got blacklisted because of this lawsuit with the UFC. He is such a talented fighter and fan favourite to watch yet said he has no offers from other promotions, and one of the all time greats of the sport and you would think a great fit for Bellator and their Grand Prix tournamant as well as other organizations like PFL.

[@alexandercrush]

I don't think he was blacklisted. I just think the other organizations were too scared to sign him. Mark Hunt lawsuit was for fighting a guy with steroids. Meanwhile other organizations barley test their fighters and it's kind of obvious their roster filled with them. So naturally they wouldn't sign him as he'd be fighting more steroid guys and risking Mark Hunt suing them as well.

[@stefanocioni2587]

Mark is absolutely right… the fighters do have the power and ability to negotiate but since the beginning the ufc has never offered anything fair to the fighters. Besides McGregor the Dana white d boy

[@evanodum563]

Then why do they get paid better than the Champs of Bellator and One? I guess it's their fault they chose to devote their life to this. If you're making 200,000 a fight 2 or 3 times a year... I'd say that's pretty good considering it's what you love. You make more than 600,000 annually? In a year just invest in real estate and retire once you get the bigger purses. The lower level fighters deserve more than 40K? So 120K a year? They chose this career when they made 10K a fight.

[@stefanocioni2587]

@@evanodum563 do some research, they do not get paid better than bellator or one championship... also they normally earn less than $20k per fight long before they are famous

[@macjames2361]

20:30 mark a certified G 😂😂 I always knew if you watch him outside of the cage

[@seegee9]

Lmao. I think that surprised ariel 😂

[@Christinanadia]

😂😂😂 I remember when he said he was black one time.

[@jootoobersters]

omg i didn't even notice that hahaha

[@OG_Jin_Bling]

Sounds weird with his accent 🤣

[@zach-k1519]

Cracked me up

[@DrBeauHightower]

I feel for Mark as a person, but he was getting 700k to show as a .500 fighter.

[@DrBeauHightower]

@@sjshines71 they have universal healthcare

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

750k for Brock.

[@nut-xn5ol]

Yeah but .500 sells him short big time. His losses were against the likes of Fedor, Reem, Werdum, Miocic, while he beat Cro Cop, Wanderlei, Mir, Lewis, I could go on for both sides of that record. Yes by the end of his career he wasn't at the top anymore, but he earned those 700k paydays by the competition he fought.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@Fight Cafe yeah but they bought it cause of Brock and not Hunt. You think that card does over a million if the comain wasn't Brock? No one gave a crap of the main event that night, it was Nunes vs Tate

[@WM-sz5mn]

Amazing interview. I’m 100% behind Mark - as any working person should be. F Dana and all the corporate slime balls in MMA.

[@h0rk3d]

you will pay dana & co to watch the next UFC PPV and forget you ever commented here

[@DrBeauHightower]

20:32 Polynesian calls jacked white boy the N word. Visible confusion

[@Meatball2022]

I’ll let you bring it to marks attention.

[@555dino]

poor dude already loved watching mark fight hope he gets what he wants or at least finds ways to move on defiantly wrong

[@dwphillips42]

I hope it goes your way Mark. I believe these fighters deserve more 100%.

[@kevin6385]

Mark one of the most honorable men in MMA. If anyone deserves to win he does...

[@Rya_N33]

I’m surprised jake Paul hasn’t started a go fund me for mark and throw it in Dana’s face 😂

[@worer850]

I hope Jake views this

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

This is still ongoing but if Jake really wants to prove his point that he genuinely cares, then he would go out of his way and help Mark with his legal fees to keep the lawsuit going. Also he should hit up Nate Quarry and Cung Le

[@magnus1941]

Khabib should get Mark into Eagle FC

[@christopherteiotu2540]

mark has lost passion in the sport he doesn't want to do it anymore and he's almost 50

[@Alvaro-qz6qk]

@@christopherteiotu2540 Heavyweights usually have longer careers, since they don't rely on their athleticism to succeed (unlike the lighter weight divisions)

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@Alvaro-qz6qk dude Mark is like 47 already. He should stay retired for his health. No need to get punched in the head when you're nearly 50

[@Alvaro-qz6qk]

@@thenedsmmachannel8970 Agree

[@lukasbelinski1268]

the worst thing is if you speak up about pay ect.The ufc sidelines the fighter or doesn't promote them

[@sweetpea8198]

Mark fought like 5 juicers in a row its crazy

[@alexandercrush]

And there are even more in other MMA organizations. So not sure why he thought the other ones with way more would welcome him.

[@LeonardTaylor700]

Much respect to Mark

[@I_Am_Connected]

This mans saying what majority of other fighters are scared to. Nothing but respect for the Super Samoan

[@LA_BIÈRE_CHAUD]

I respect this man for sacrificing the rest of his career in order to shine a light on the rampant steroid use in the UFC. As a fight fan, I can’t stand fighters who use PEDS to gain an advantage. Go, Mark!

[@lk-tj3tn]

Mark needs to start a go fund me. I guarantee he makes millions just from the fan support

[@mcryan3890]

Absolutely, just thinking this

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

Hello Christina. I'm an attorney in SD. We spoke briefly early on about this case. I'm saddened, but not surprised, that this suit is still ongoing. I wish you both all the best and good luck with the suit in the months to come.

[@t.j.sonofjonaslove8225]

The fight game has some cold hearted people

[@lukebennett576]

business is ruthless but the consequences in the fight game are extreme. i dont like that people act like this but it seems to be inevitble in big corporations

[@alexandercrush]

@@lukebennett576 Well most corporations aren't that ruthless. But yeah guys who run an mma organization that involves people in cages don't tend to be the nice cloudy types.

[@Cyan1d3PR]

The community should come together for Mark Hunt like they did for Diego. Were gonna see how many of these "analysts" are in Dana's pocket.

[@jeremyjordan6786]

The UFC is now showing it's true negative colors, juiced fighters fighting clean ones, unfair pay. It just sucks what they are doing.

[@LifeOfBD]

I feel for Mark, this guy literally fought most of his opponents and they tested positive for steroids. But then again, Mark HUnt is comparing UFC to Boxing pay out. He says champions in boxing are making a ton of money, but what he needs to understand is only a few of the champions are making that money every other boxer dream of including other boxing champions.

[@cellmoore4848]

He was comparing the champions though, when you become the champ in ufc he’s saying you still haven’t really made it, you see them still complaining about the low pay

[@LifeOfBD]

@@cellmoore4848 Most boxing champs dont even make a million per fight. Let alone half a million.

[@cellmoore4848]

@@LifeOfBD the average is about 2-5million

[@michaelbender6623]

Ok but Terence Crawford is still getting more than Jones n McGregor. Crawford 5 mill guaranteed. McGregor highest guaranteed in mma was 2mill I think or a little less than thay. 1.5 ppvs buys n crawford that barely does 500k buys. Boxing does pay way more for their champions. Mma is bringing in more ppvs besides canelo n mma stars dont even get half guaranteed what boxers get . McGregor was an exception n he was still underpaid for his time on top before losing streak. Mcgregor consistent 1.5 ppvs multiple times. Still never got passed 2 mill guaranteed. Y do you think he chased floyd n cared more for his whiskey. N wanted a percentage of the company that he propelled to billions when sold. He had top combat sports ppvs n was being paid like he only brought in 500k smh

[@joaoalegria7578]

Exactly, the 2 guys on the main events may be but the rest of the undercard fighters aren't even making ufc money for the majority.

[@stevenkirby1113]

Kia Kaha Mark and your family, Principle is everything, support you 100%

[@joemirz]

He said spong??? Why did that not get followed up. Ariel doesn’t normally miss

[@avb5335]

I missed that too…can you point me to what you’re referring to?

[@joemirz]

@@avb5335 3:20

[@avb5335]

@@joemirz Thank you buddy

[@semlapa9864]

Mark Hunt vs. Brock Lesnar rematch in WWE, book it Vince/Triple H, its already been an awesome storyline, Mark can tag team cousin Roman Reigns, lets go USO 🙌

[@stonecold316339]

Tf are u talking about? Lol

[@dakotajourdan2526]

You know WWE isn't real right?

[@semlapa9864]

@@dakotajourdan2526 I know, Mark can earn big bucks $$$ also WWE have famous Samoan storyline The Rock, Roman Reigns, Mark will great fit with their Samoan storyline

[@BigSalv]

Great idea actually

[@fukitall80]

Lmao Mark would absolutely lamp brock square in the face it would be the brawl for all part 2

[@xpacnwo2000]

The last fighter that deserved this was Mark Hunt, true legend of combat sport.

[@naveenperera5818]

can someone explain this to me cause I genuinely dont know? Given the UFC are a private company will people like Mart Hunt & Helwani raising awareness actually achieve anything or is this just a business decision?

[@McYeroc]

He's got zero chance of winning. He signed a contract, got paid 500k, and happily spent the 500k after the fight. He will have to pay the ufc in the end of all this.

[@oldebookandoddshop1510]

Good on Ariel for having this discussion.

[@Superpity07]

He gave $50 one night at the Hard Rock in 2013. Good guy

[@kendraanton6064]

What do u mean?

[@brianr1508]

Cool story.

[@MX-jo5dq]

@@kendraanton6064 mark hunt gave him 50$ what dont you understand ?

[@MX-jo5dq]

@@poopyanalbumhole you must so proud 🥴

[@kendraanton6064]

@@MX-jo5dq wasn't sure.. didn't say it the best way.

[@grudeman]

Mark is a true hero warrior and icon of combat sports. The man really was born to fight 👍 I hope he gets what he deserves and wins his lawsuit.

[@Malouco]

I wanna see Mark fight again or be in a movie!

[@TheActiveLifeLived]

This day in age... boycotting can truly make an impact...the fact is, the common ppv buyer doesn't give a crap.

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Hoping Mark wins his lawsuit and things change for the positive with the UFC.

[@kornandfoofighters]

A friend who claims to be hardcore asked me about Cejudo fighting Volk in his casual voice, and this is why they wont grease the right palms and make it happen, Hunt right there suing them, its not the only lawsuit going on, Dana talks about espn greatness, and never changing PPV prices, but never current lawsuits. I f Cejudo jumps the queue and re enters USADA without a 6 month waiting period ( Like Lesnar) this dudes case might actually have traction, get ready for a flop 145 lb fight people, this dude is making UFC fly straighty 180 right now

[@kornandfoofighters]

Plus lets remember, they are based in Vegas, which is a 100% organised crime colony in the desert, Dana probably put all of the Vegas judges kids through college

[@acecool72]

Wrong lesnar didn’t have to do the 6 months because the rule was put in place after he retired

[@kornandfoofighters]

@@acecool72 Wrong.... I said "like lesnar", as in passing dope testing, Lesnar was malicious and they straight up hid the results pre and post, this is the same rule of thumb as in bending drug laws to make sanctioned bouts happen. Thanks for dropping in though, point is Cejudo is selling wolf tickets, he isnt eligble its not a conversation topic, especially as my point stated, with this Hunts lawsuits and others going on, they will not openly play slight of hand as the vultures watch

[@kornandfoofighters]

@@acecool72 And besides, i dont think you're correct anyway, im pretty sure USADA came in along with Reebok around 189, they were gearing up to sell it buddy, by 200 there was definitely red tape being cut already, Lesnar retired like 2 or 3 times 'offically' to be removed from the pool, so he could get his body back for WWE, i dont know what BJ penn articles you been reading champ

[@ridizzle189]

@@kornandfoofighters Lesner had already retired long before the UFC brought USADA on board so when he came back to the UFC USADA said he could skip the 4 month random testing pool because to USADA he's like a newly signed fighter and wasn't required to be in the testing pool. Cejudo would be under these same rules because he retired while USADA was at the helm of the UFC's drug testing administration. This narrative was apart of the build up to the fight and there was much talk and back and forth between Lesner and Hunt about him getting around the testing and him not being worried because you can't put steroids on your chin type statements. If the ufc did have the results before the fight and didn't call it off then they should and will likely end up paying for sure. People were aware Lesner was getting around the 4 months and only had to do it for like a month until the fight, but was passing his test up until that final day of testing where he was flagged or something like that so I guess we will have to see if and when this plays out in court.

[@jootoobersters]

combat sports is so corrupt, but yeah, i did notice that as a boxing fan, top fighters do get tens of millions of dollars and mma gives out like 100k to 300k bonuses and everybody is happy. i understand mma is relatively young but that discrepancy in pay between a boxing p4p and mma p4p is significant. and usada is on the payroll so of course..

[@lukemurray4950]

He should of known. The American justice system is based of money. Outcome of most cases comes down to money.

[@shawndalton1552]

Not really

[@lukemurray4950]

@@shawndalton1552 yes really. All you need to do is look at the conviction rate between those with public defendants and those who use private legal teams. And when public defendants go up against either wealthy or major corporations they rate at which they win and lose it drastically different!

[@twuandixon8675]

@@lukemurray4950 and politics nowdays sadly. MURICA is screwed.

[@rondog540]

Most cases follow the $$ signs, it's true. I think in this case there are enough eyeballs on it to buck the trend, IF that lawyer of his is ready to go the distance. Sadly, listening to her doesn't fill me with confidence.

[@qazwsxedc12345678991]

One of my all time favorite fighters . It’s a shame they did him like that.

[@nabruzkino]

Man, what a sad state of affair. You can clearly hear the hurt in Mark’s voice. The usually jovial and childlike banter is replaced with slumped suffer. And even sadder thing about this is, we’re talking about one of the most entertaining and popular heavyweight combat fighters of all time. His road into the sunset shouldn’t have looked like this. Cheers and adoration for the Super Samoan legend is all I feel, whenever I see Mark, or hear his voice. Wish more people and fighters would celebrate his legacy and now his current fight. Love ya, Mark. Kudos to Ariel for this unique look into what has lately felt like Mark’s echo chamber.

[@claydavis8924]

one of the best interviews ive seen. love the super samoan.. hope he wins the case.

[@rrpearsall]

Despite Mark winning the genetic lottery, he's right about the pay disparity.. Dana is worth 120+ MILLION... Along with his Fertita partners.. It's ridiculous to see the income disparity .. Hunt comes from an Pacific islander culture where they take care of each other.. He's fighting another battle now.. A true fighter.. God bless Mark Hunt

[@jonlomeli8457]

There should be more significant repercussions for dirty fighters and suing them for financial recourse is just one fair option in my opinion.

[@XRePete]

It's easy to dismiss this as whining if you don't know who Mark Hunt is. 30 years of professional fighting with over 70 fights across kickboxing, mma and boxing. He's one of the toughest guys in the world period. The only other fighting legend that told off the UFC was Fedor and his team. Basically all of them dismissed the ufc and Dana White specifically as corrupt p.o.s. who treated people like crap and didn't want a thing to do with them from the outset. I understand now how important that decision was. The mental toll of dealing with these scumbags must be horrible.

[@warrenbailey5469]

Christina is robbing Hunt and Ariel is cautious

[@TheILoveScotch]

The fact that Mark is advocating better fighter pay despite never planning to fight again speaks volume about his character.

[@moeketsithabangsiziba1165]

what mark said about ufc building ufc and not mma, that is the most accurate thing i have heard in a long time. People actually refer to mma as ufc. "do you watch ufc" "he does ufc" we have all heard that before.

[@mainstreammop2711]

I can't hear this anymore Mark your actions have caused other promotions not to want anything to do with you by publicly threatening the UFC owners and managers with violence numerous times. Let's not forget all the time you was making these accusations years ago YOU WAS STILL FIGHTING ON A REGULAR BASIS and Ufc didn't pay you pennies, you was paid well for basically having a journeyman record. The fans loved watching your fights but this whole mission against the UFC isn't making you look like a angel you've admitted that after every fight you would blow all your money on drugs and gambling. That's not the fault of anyone that now you still need money because you blew everything you made. You have made 100× more than most hard working men working their life in a factory and still have plenty of time to earn more in mma while the sport is growing your a name that can be a help to many fighters so help build a future champion and stop this anger that hasn't achieved anything since you left the ufc. Your better than this and the times you started MMA the WHOLE SPORT WAS RIDDLED WITH ROIDS. SO WHY AINT YOU SUEING PRIDE AND THE OTHERS YOU WORKED FOR? Ufc are doing GOOD FOR HUMANITY, GIVING ENTERTAINMENT AT TIMES ALL SPORTS FAILED PEOPLE WORLDWIDE THE UFC GAVE US SOMETHING TO BRING A SENSE OF NORMALITY. what are the other organisations doing? What is boxing doing? Charging PPV PRICES FOR BOG STANDARD FIGHTS is breaking the pockets of the fight fans ufc have stepped up in a time we all needed some excitement.

[@janguvpes7518]

"UFC are doing good for humanity". Christ. Can you lick that boot a little more? Think you missed a spot.

[@nofearofwater]

I’m glad Ariel gave Mark a chance to sit down and let his frustrations out, he knows waay more about that organisation and MMA than us fans would ever know. People kinda treated him like a joke because he would go on tirades online so it’s good to see him calmly express himself.

[@dragomatinov2720]

Stay strong, Mark! Have all blessings from Bulgaria!

[@pukapuks5617]

Imagine if Mark Hunt was on steroids. Someone would of died in the ring against him if Hunt was on the juice. They would of blamed him and label him as a cheat if someone died against Hunt if he cheated. He knocks guys out cold one hit with out steroids image how dangerous he would of been.

[@jrpclimb9a]

if he was on 'roids then him & Brock would B a fair fight...

[@L_G_Brandon]

How do you know he wasn’t when fighting in k1 or pride

[@KrikZ32]

@@L_G_Brandon it wouldn't have mattered because literally everyone in k1 and pride back then juiced and it was even encouraged in pride. It isn't cheating if it isn't against the rules.

[@worer850]

@@L_G_Brandon lol mark has been anit juice always

[@warrenbailey5469]

nice spelling lol

[@ilevakam316]

This happens every time an employee sues their employer. As an employer do you want to take the risk that the old employee is actually right and not just suing for frivolous reasons? If you're wrong it could mean a lawsuit for you. I do feel bad for Mark and I think steroids/performance enhancing drugs are a HUGE problem in MMA.USADA gives the façade that the problem is resolved but any MorePlatesMoreDates subscriber will know this is not the case.

[@johntoomey1411]

20:32 I'm pretty sure he really just dropped that on Ariel like a frag grenade. complete no sell by Ariel as well but you know he was thinking about it lol

[@hischam0698]

Mark just casually dropping the N bomb lol I fkn love it🤣🤣

[@jlev9391]

I’m at the part where mark brings up his mma action figures and said ah that’s wholesome, then saw your comment 😂

[@lukemurray4950]

It's literally 2022. You shocked by someone saying it by now then you really are soft in the head.

[@aidenporter2130]

@@lukemurray4950 Lighten up you muppet. You dont have all the answers to life pal, jog on.

[@lukemurray4950]

@@aidenporter2130 when did I say I had all the answers or made out I did?? You comment doesn't even make sense. It's literally a word that is used all the time.

[@aidenporter2130]

@@lukemurray4950 not many fighters just blast it out in interviews like that, so yes it was left field. Then you just have a go at someones character because of his basic comment on it. Get over yourself mate.

[@cuben654]

I love the UFC but what happened with Mark is wrong. All of the fighters deserves more money for the entertainment WE enjoy by paying our money in subscriptions and pay-per-views. The fighters deserve more!

[@alexskee649]

He should sued them for half-million dollars . Or 1 million dollars or even more . He’s right . They cheated on him badly .

[@zach-k1519]

Love the sport. Hate the company.

[@Hellkite-er5pg]

Great informative interview

[@Kyoutube121]

i hope this law suit case gets to the bottom of what happened between usada brock and ufc

[@jizim8947]

Come back to social media Mark, forget the troll's and the hater's. You have A LOT of people that are supporting you out here, 100%.

[@TheBongler]

Best wishes Hunt🙏🙌

[@t.j.sonofjonaslove8225]

@20:32 Mark says "Damn this ni**a is massive, he's huge"😂😂😅

[@alexandercrush]

I mean Mark Hunt lawsuit was for fighting a guy with steroids. Meanwhile other organizations barley test their fighters and it's kind of obvious their roster filled with them. So not sure why he'd expect them to have him join.

[@aligee7903]

Good luck to Mark...UFC needs to face facts, it's not looking after its fighters wellbeing or financials

[@Jay-qt4fk]

Legend

[@McNasty90s]

He puts on a show man

[@Tbone1492]

Why doesn't he start his own promotion in Australia? It would make more sense

[@becameabird]

wish u all the luck in the world with this Mark. You are a true legend & champion!

[@gypsykatcher30]

Its now becoming increasingly clear why Fedor never signed with the UFC, you can see him talking about it in some interviews on here. He clearly disliked Dana when he met him and felt a distrust and lack of respect from him.

[@vetlejose]

Say what u want about Mark but he got screwed badly and he really wants a change, he loses money regardless and keeps going

[@jizim8947]

I loved Mark Hunt as a fighter and he got screwed by the UFC. I hope he wins his lawsuit against the UFC and I hope he wins BIG.

[@marioguzman9290]

Mark Hunt is a powerhouse!!!!

[@diggie9598]

Mark is coming across thoroughly honest. I hope for justice and a soon end of this.

[@redrabbittheghost7051]

I love Mark and he has a case when it comes to fighting a dirty fighter but the UFC isn't the NHL and is a growing sport..... nobody forces anyone to fight for the UFC. The UFC is the big leagues and when you make it in the UFC you make great money and if you are not a fighter who wins you don't. If the UFC paid 50% revenue to the feature fighters the remainder of the card wouldn't make anything the same way boxing is. People have this perception that boxing pays so well but in reality unless you are a superstar you don't make much of anything boxing. Usually when people don't like how they're treated at work they change jobs. MMA is where it is because the UFC has turned it mainstream like nobody before them ever came close to doing.....it is a company like the NBA, NFL, MLB or NHL except the fact they don't have a 100 year history on how to do it and are learning along the way. If you wanna be a famous fighter then you fight for the UFC.....you bring your skills and they help with everything else. Simple.....don't like fighting in the UFC go fight in Bellator or elsewhere.

[@ivanvee1258]

...and they pay like crap 💩

[@84Victorious]

The point about Bisping is soooooo true. He lost an eye fighting in the UFC.

[@WM-sz5mn]

And now he’s the biggest UFC shill going because he gets a big paycheck from them every month. Mark Hunt is a very smart man.

[@THIS---GUY]

You didn't include the important part lol binging was injured against someone who was also on steroids

[@adeimantus7226]

How many fighters are legends and greatest I'm tired of hearing

[@jarrodbischoff]

The fighters aren’t the only people in power. Viewers can boycott the UFC too, hitting the UFC right where it hurts. PPV rates have risen anyway so we too have reasons to stand up! Good luck to Mark and the rest of the fighters. They deserve wayyyy more than they’re getting! It’s such a shame because the UFC have done a fantastic job promoting the sport. If only they did as good a job supporting their fighters.

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

Bro. Other organizations have juiced up fighters to! They not risking a lawsuit by signing mark hunk

[@alexmcmanus6377]

I support Mark Hunt. Without him combat sports wouldn't be where they are today.

[@williamboyle8918]

All feelings, few facts. UFC wins this, even if it takes until 2029

[@mmamultiverse75]

Wtf you talking about.

[@williamboyle8918]

@@mmamultiverse75 marknl hunt and the ufc lawsuit he will lose. Cant read chief ??

[@mmamultiverse75]

@@williamboyle8918 Exactly wtf you talking about?

[@williamboyle8918]

@@mmamultiverse75 Emu Dung Sniffer

[@mmamultiverse75]

@@williamboyle8918 i know you are a little lose up there reading your comments and responses

[@private4720]

You guys need to check out one of Chael's newer videos, where he addresses the "fighter pay" issue. He explains that the fighters aren't the only ones working for the company. Yea, the rich get richer and all that... Are we really surprised? Like Dom Cruz said, the fighters kill themselves for a living. I believe they should get payed more. There is uneven pay among fighters. Conor brings in a lot of revenue, so he gets payed filthy amounts of money. Most fighters only make enough to cover their camps, with crumbs for profit. It's not ideal, but there is another side to the coin, though-- A LOT of employees work for the company. There are many, many functional areas to the business, from advertising and promotion, to admin, and technical crews who make the events happen; those are just a few examples, and everyone needs to get paid. Mind you, there are many fighters on the roster, many bouts fought, weekly. There is a lot of overhead cost, mortgages, and rent. A lot of checks are written. But I digress, the rich get richer....and richer....

[@MrJoysiq]

Bro.. the UFC is worth 9-10 BILLION dollars as of July 2021.. your comment just went full retart... if you think that paying the up and comers $12,000 for fighting in the UFC is beyond a joke.

[@Drew15000]

even conor is getting ripped off. other leagues pay athletes 50% of revenue the ufc pays 15%

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@MrJoysiq just because the company is worth that much, that doesn't mean they can pay that all back lol. For the first time this year they finally made 1 billion in revenue. Do fighters deserve more? Of course but you need to understand that it's not just the fighters who are under the UFC, look at the level of production they put with media and holding 2 fairly massive building they need to upkeep like the Apex and PI, thats not cheap.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@@MrJoysiq also 12K is for when a fighter LOSES! If a entry level fighter loses their first 3 fights, sorry but they don't belong in the UFC

[@EricMichaelMehl]

Mark is a legend. And he is doing a big thing !!! And it’s so important !!! Beyond important

[@BennosCamaro]

‘Hunt’ing Dana White’ could be the title of Mark’s next book. I’d buy it. What a legend.

[@MrJoysiq]

Mark has a point UFC charge so much and pay peanuts to the fighters you just have to look at every other sport to see

[@chanakyashirin4518]

IF YOUS FROM AUS, YA KNOW MARK HUNT IS A LEGEND.. LOVE YA CUZZZZZZZ

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

The problem with this is ..Hunt clearly said before the Lesnar fight that steroids or not he will knock brock out ..then he lost to lesnar and he sued and it looked like sour grapes...if hunt didn't say that before the fight I think more people would be on his side..I feel bad for him though its a shame how his career ended

[@KaineTremaine]

He's embarrassed himself 🤣🤣

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

@@KaineTremaine ..It does look that way..u can't be declaring steroids or not ..then start crying about steroids ..especially when he fought in Pride which was Juice City..if he never mentioned the steroids before the fight he would have more support..but it looks like sour grapes..and Brock mauled him it wasn't even close..Brock even stood and traded with him in round 2 and Hunt landed 3 clean power punches on Lesnar and Brock ate them like it was nothing ..Brock doesn't get enough credit for his chin..Shane Carwin punched him for 5 minutes straight and gassed himself out on brocks chin and Carwin hit like Ngannou..Hunt could fight brock ten times ..he will lose every time regardless if brock was juicing

[@TMS03]

Clearly you have the IQ of dry cement.

[@KaineTremaine]

@@DarkLordofTheSith69 Yeah, I thought it was Brocks best performance. He added strong BJJ to his wrestling. I do remember him standing most all round 2. I was hoping for couple more fun fights from him. Unfortunately the idiot fans had pitchforks and torches during the USADA Era.

[@DarkLordofTheSith69]

@@KaineTremaine it was ..He used a great game plan and stayed composed... im a huge Lesnar fan I was so stoked when the rumours began after he left WWE and the Vikings didn't sign him and he did the K1 fight ..he's a modern day gladiator who looks like he came straight out of an ancient battlefield swinging a battle axe ..his loses came when he was seriously ill from diverticulitis and had to have a foot of his colon removed and almost died..and it was Ubereem who was on more steroids than thanos and a prime sea level cain...he doesn't get enough credit in my opinion and I've followed MMA since the late 90s ..he's one of the best heavyweights of all time