Did you think a silly little thing like a knockout loss to Fabricio Werdum at UFC 180 last Sat. night (Nov. 11, 2014) in Mexico City was going to boot Mark Hunt from the 265-pound title chase?
Pfffft ... as if.
While it was "Vai Cavalo" who took home the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim heavyweight title, there's no question Hunt -- ranked No. 4 in the top 10 of his weight class -- is likely just two or three big wins away from another crack at the crown.
From his post-fight comments (via FOX Sports):
"I feel like I was knocked out. My gas was starting to get to me. It was a good trick. He caught me. I got caught. I got a knee in my face. Congratulations to you Fabricio. In this division, if you get caught, you get caught. I'll be back. I'm still one of the best fighters in the world. I might have lost tonight and I'm one of the older guys, but I'm still keeping up."
Prior to eating a surprise knee (see it here), Hunt (10-9-1) was having his way with the Brazilian.
I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch against Alistair Overeem, assuming "The Reem" can win his fight against Stefan Struve next month on FOX. There's also the winner of Travis Browne vs. Brendan Schaub, or a future bangfest against Andrei Arlovski.
Fantasy matchmakers ... whatcha got?