Mark Hunt has addressed the allegations surrounding his recent arrest, insisting that the situation has been blown out of proportion and denying any physical violence.
Reports emerged earlier this week that Mark Hunt, 52, was arrested in Sydney, Australia, and later released on bail after being charged with stalking or intimidation with intent to cause physical harm. The charge stems from an alleged dispute with his partner, including claims that he sent a threatening text message during the incident.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, Mark Hunt acknowledged that an argument took place but firmly denied any physical wrongdoing.
“I want to speak on this domestic violence stuff they’ve put on me,” Hunt said. “It’s kind of sad because there was clearly no violence. We got into a heated argument over a lawsuit we’re working on, like we have before. We argue, we go away, we come back, fix it, and carry on.”
“It’s frustration. Of course it’s frustration. But I didn’t touch anyone. I didn’t lay a hand on anybody. Not a person was hurt. I left the situation, and when I came back, I ended up getting arrested,” he added.
According to initial court details, Mark Hunt was not accused of physically harming anyone but was alleged to have acted in an intimidating manner that caused fear and distress. Authorities were contacted following the argument, and Hunt was taken into custody after returning to the scene.
Despite that, the former UFC heavyweight contender expressed frustration over how the situation escalated and how personal disputes were documented.
“What’s sad about the situation is how it’s being handled,” Hunt said. “The law talks about how someone feels, and I understand that. But once something like this happens, there’s no point in continuing that relationship because it can always be used against you.”
“Everyone argues in relationships. That’s normal. You talk it out and move forward. But recording someone when they’re angry and using past messages doesn’t tell the full story,” he continued.
Hunt also addressed the alleged threatening text that surfaced during the case, claiming it lacked proper context.
“These so-called death threat texts are being taken out of context,” Hunt said. “If someone threatens my family, they’re going to get a response. People who don’t know the full story shouldn’t be speaking on it.”
While reports suggest his legal team may consider a guilty plea to the charge, Hunt pushed back against the broader narrative surrounding the case.
“I didn’t hurt anyone,” Hunt said. “I’ve lived a life of fighting at the highest level, but I don’t know why I’d ever want to hurt my loved ones.”
The situation adds another chapter to Mark Hunt’s long-running legal battles, including his past dispute with the UFC involving Brock Lesnar and Dana White over their UFC 200 bout.
For now, Mark Hunt remains out on bail as the case moves through the legal system, with more clarity expected when proceedings continue later this month.
