Hunt: I want one chance for that title shot

Dave Meltzer recently interviewed #9 UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt ahead of his fight with the #8 heavyweight Roy Nelson in the main event of UFN 52, live on UFC Fight Pass from Saitama, Japan.

Hunt had just arrived, and there was an Earthquake.

“We just landed and it was the earthquake, damn,” said Hunt to MMAFighting. “When God says it’s time for one of us to go, we’re done.”

“I feel blessed by God. This is what I’m supposed to be doing in life. I never wanted to be a fighter. This is what God said I’m going to do, and I’m happy with that. The end is the same, if I win, lose or draw.”

“I’m excited about the match-up. I’m not going to underestimate any fighter. I did that once, and I got knocked out. He’s one of the top fighters in the world. We’re kind of similar. I’m looking forward to Saturday night and having a great performance.”

“It’s good for me to be doing what I’m doing at my age. I love doing what I’m doing. But when I’m finished, I’m not going to come back. I won’t need the money. The only reason I’m still fighting is because I believe I’m still the best fighter in the world. I want to beat Roy on Saturday night, and then I want to fight a top-five guy. Then I want to challenge for the title once, whoever that may be against. That’s all I’m interested in. I want one chance for that title shot.”

“I’ve always thought i was the best fighter in the world. Coming from a standing background in striking, I couldn’t catch up to the guys with 20 plus years of training on the ground. I had to learn submissions. I found out it wasn’t an easy road. I had six losses in a row, but I still felt I was the best fighter in the world.”

“If the fight goes to the ground, I don’t care. We’ll see what Roy’s got. We’re just going to battle.”