Brock Lesnar will fight Mark Hunt at UFC 200, he announced on SportsCenter Monday afternoon.
Lesnar will be granted a "one-off" opportunity from the WWE to return to the Octagon and end his fighting career on a high note.
As for why he's not fighting for a title in his return, Lesnar explained he didn't push for that type of bout:
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According to a release from the WWE, Lesnar will only be allowed out of his pro wrestling contract to do battle at UFC 200 on Saturday, July 9, before returning for Summerslam on Sunday, August 21.
Lesnar was 5-3 over his four-year MMA career. He ended his brief UFC stint with back-to-back losses by TKO against Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem. He suffered from bouts of diverticulitis.
The UFC announced Lesnar's return to the Octagon at UFC 199 on Saturday.
