Mark Hunt issues statement after being beaten by Brock Lesnar at UFC 200

UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt wasn’t able to overcome Brock Lesnar in his return to the Octagon at UFC 200.

Lesnar was able to implement his wrestling to repeatedly take Hunt to the ground and control him, delivering his signature ground and pound throughout the fight.

Hunt took to Instagram on Monday to address fans and said, “Nothing but respect to big Brock got my ass beat couldn’t get out of first gear it’s a part of fighting winning and losing the old warhorse is still going dooohoooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 and to all the fans don’t be so salty life goes on and on and then we die bahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂”

Nothing but respect to big Brock got my ass beat couldn't get out of first gear it's a part of fighting winning and losing the old warhorse is still going dooohoooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 and to all the fans don't be so salty life goes on and on and then we die bahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂

A photo posted by The Super Samoan (@markhuntfighter) on Jul 11, 2016 at 11:07am PDT

Hunt’s classic message is just one of the many reasons why many people are die-hard fans of “The Super Samoan.”