Mark Hunt is a power-puncher of the highest quality, but even he admits his fight for the UFC interim heavyweight title will be an uphill battle on Saturday. Coming in with just three weeks of preparation after Mexican star Cain Velasquez backed out with an injury, Hunt is dealing with conditioning and altitude issues before this marquee fight with Fabricio Werdum . The current sportsbook odds for UFC 180 are up, and the movement suggests the public likes Werdum a lot. The line favors Werdum heavily and has only moved more and more since it opened. SEE ALSO: Cain Velasquez Video: The Champ Explains Injury and Makes UFC 180 Pick Hunt isn’t exactly convincing fighting fans in his pre-fight press. In an extensive interview with MMAFighting, Hunt seemed to be visibly struggling with the challenges in front of him, and noted that the adjustments have been tougher than he realized.
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Mark Hunt Talks of Lack of Confidence Heading into Title Fight – MMA Weekly