MARK Hunt has promised to knock American megastar Brock Lesnar “all the way back to the WWE ... then I’m taking my kids to Disneyland”.

In his first interview since being announced as Lesnar’s rival for UFC 200, Hunt told The Daily Telegraph he was “ready to knock out” the WWE superstar once regarded as the baddest man on the planet.

“I’m going to punch Brock Lesnar all the way back to the WWE,’’ Hunt cackled. “Throw him from the Octagon while yelling ‘get and stay out’.

media_camera UFC fighter Mark Hunt is ready to take down Brock Lesnar. Pic Darren England.

“I mean, as an athlete, shucks, he might be the biggest name there is. The guy is huge.

“But I’m going to punch him in the face, knock him out ... and then I’m taking my kids to Disneyland.”

As revealed overnight, Hunt has been catapulted into the biggest UFC heavyweight fight of 2016.

Speaking on ESPN, Lesnar revealed the 42-year-old Sydneysider would be his rival for what now shapes a blockbuster “one off” return in Las Vegas on July 9.

The Daily Telegraph first revealed Hunt’s impending appearance on the blockbuster card a fortnight ago, when the Australian-based heavyweight explained how UFC president Dana White had ordered him to “stay ready” for UFC 200.

Then overnight in the US, Lesnar confirmed the bout during an exclusive interview on the Monday edition of SportsCentre.

Speaking today, Hunt revealed how would be taking his wife, eight children and another six family members with him to Las Vegas for what shapes as the most hyped fight of his storied career.

media_camera Mark Hunt defeated Frank Mir in Brisbane in March. Pic Jono Searle.

“The whole world is going to be watching this one, yeah,’’ Hunt agreed. “And I can’t wait.

“I was told to stay ready and that’s what I’ve done.

“I’m hoping to fly to the States either this weekend or, at the latest, early next week. I want to give myself a couple of weeks to acclimatise.”

Asked when he knew about the match up, Hunt replied: “When I told you about staying ready, that was all I knew. I didn’t find out about Brock Lesnar much earlier than anyone else.

“But it is what it is. I’m going over there to punch his lips in.

“That’s my game plan.”

Originally published as Hunt: I’ll knock him back to WWE