SAITAMA, Japan – In a battle of hulking heavyweights, Mark Hunt (10-8-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) and Roy Nelson (20-10 MMA, 7-6 UFC) went punch for punch, and Mark Hunt’s fists had the last word. Hunt became the first fighter to knock out Nelson, stopping him at the 3:00 mark of the second round with a well-timed uppercut that sent “The Ultimate Fighter 10” winner face-first to the canvas. The heavyweight bout was the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 52 card at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Hunt, ranked No. 7 in USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie’s MMA heavyweight rankings ., returned to the octagon nine months after a thrilling draw against Antonio Silva.
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UFC Fight Night 52 results: Mark Hunt becomes first to KO Roy Nelson – MMA Junkie