In 2016, 'The Super Somoan' faced off against former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 200. Lesnar secured a unanimous decision victory that July and hinted at a potential full-time return. However, his hopes were dashed when he failed a pre-fight drug test.
Lesnar's presence at UFC 200 was made possible by a short-notice USADA waiver, a departure from the standard six-month testing window. This waiver became a point of contrast with fighters like Conor McGregor, who couldn't return to the cage without the mandatory testing period.
The following year, Mark Hunt filed a lawsuit against Brock Lesnar, Dana White, and the UFC, alleging racketeering, breach of contract, and more. He believed the promotion was aware of Lesnar's banned substance use but allowed him to compete. Initially dismissed, the case resurfaced in 2021.
However, U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey recently dismissed Mark Hunt's lawsuit against the UFC, stating that he failed to substantiate his claims against Brock Lesnar and others. The news was first reported by Conduct Detrimental's Jason Morrin on X.