AUSSIE UFC fighter Mark Hunt has launched a stunning attack on Brock Lesnar, his opponent at UFC 200, after the former WWE superstar was granted an exemption from drug testing.

Last week, Lesnar came out of a UFC hiatus lasting four and a half years to agree to fight Hunt in the co-main event to Jon Jones v Daniel Cormier II in July.

Normally four months notice is required for drug testing under the UFC’s Anti-Doping Policy rules, which is now governed by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

However, according to the rules an exemption may be given at the UFC’s discretion “in exceptional circumstances or where the strict application of that rule would be manifestly unfair to an athlete.”

Brock Lesnar has been granted dispensation to miss the four-month drug testing cycle. Source: Getty Images

It prompted a ferocious response from Hunt, who accused Lesnar of being “juiced to the gills.”

“I don’t think that’s fair. I think it’s load of bulls***, I think it’s rubbish,” Hunt told UFC FIGHT WEEK on Fox Sports in an exclusive interview. “I don’t think anyone should be exempt from testing. If they’re trying to clean the sport up — mixed martial arts — this is a bad way to do it. I don’t care who you are. It’s ridiculous.

“I don’t think it’s a great move. I think he’s juiced to the gills — and I still think I’m going to knock him out. So I don’t think that’s correct. I don’t think he should be allowed to get a four-month exemption otherwise everyone else should. Otherwise I should start juicing.

“How are you going to clean the sport up doing that s***? It won’t happen. I don’t think it’s fair.”

“I’ve already voiced my opinion to (UFC boss) Dana (White) about it but apparently he (Lesnar) has been getting tested but he’s probably been off a couple of cycles anyway.

Mark Hunt throws a punch at Frank Mir during his last fight. Source: Getty Images

“I think everyone should be tested equally and fairly. Make it an even playing field otherwise you might as well get everyone juiced up and have the juicing UFC competition and the non-juicing (competition).”

Lesnar last fought in December 2011 in a title eliminator against Alistair Overeem, who stopped him with a first-round TKO.

The UFC sent a statement to media organisations stating that Lesnar’s length of time away from the UFC and the fact he only signed a deal to fight at UFC 200 on Friday contributed to the decision to waive the four-month notice rule.

While strong on his views, Hunt said they were never going to stop him from taking the fight.

“I’m always going to fight anyway, it doesn’t matter,” Hunt said. “I love competition but I just don’t think it’s fair. I mean, I don’t think it’s an even playing field.

“But it doesn’t mean you’re not going to get knocked out. Frank Mir was juicing and he got knocked out.

“The same thing’s going to happen with Brock Lesnar.

“Shucks. I don’t give a rats what you take. I’ll knock your face off, that’s what I’ll do. I’ll teach you for taking that s*** anyway.”

Brock Lesnar holds down Frank Mir during their heavyweight title bout during UFC 100 in 2009. Source: Getty Images

ON TAKING LESNAR FIGHT AT SHORT NOTICE

While Hunt admits he’s only been training in “dribs and drabs” since his win over Mir, he insists he’ll be ready to face Lesnar in less than a month and make weight, albeit begrudgingly.

“I shouldn’t care (about making weight). Why should I kill myself making weight and ruin my chances of winning and make weight and he’s getting an exemption (for doping)?

“I should get an exemption as well but I’m a professional. I’ve got to make weight.

“It just annoys me. It sucks that Mr Superstar has to get away with it, get an exemption, and everyone else has to walk the straight line.”

Having fast-tracked a visa, Hunt will fly to the US on Sunday to step up preparations.

“I’ll be trying to stay away from injury and make the fight.

“I’ll be ready but it doesn’t matter anyway. You know me. I’m ready for the war. I’m ready to go always, I could fight underwater if I have to.”

Mark Hunt celebrates as Frank Mir receives attention on the canvas. Source: Getty Images

ON THE CHANCE TO FIGHT ONE OF THE BIGGEST UFC STARS IN HISTORY

“When it was mentioned that (my opponent) was Brock, that was great news,” Hunt said.

“It doesn’t do anything for my rankings but Brock Lesnar is a huge name in the sporting world … he used to be the champion of the world in the UFC. He’s done something I’ve never done, so that’s great news for my career.

“He’s a huge name A global superstar in sports and as soon as his name was mentioned, my social media started going crazy. I’m looking forward to it.”

ON HOW IT WILL GO DOWN

The match-up pits legendary grappler Lesnar against Hunt, one of the most powerful hitters in the sport’s history.

Lesnar has already declared the fight will be over quickly if he gets Hunt to the ground and Hunt is expecting an early game of cat and mouse.

“I think people think Brock’s going to rush me and take me down, I don’t think he’ll be that stupid,” Hunt said.

“He’s a smart guy and I think he’s going to play games for a bit and he’ll be trying to take me down covering his punches. If he wants to charge like a crazy person, come. I’ve got the crazy for you right here.

“He’ll probably be super strong being juiced to the gills but it doesn’t mean anything, man. I’m ready for anything he has.

“He’s probably going to try and overpower me and put me to the ground, and he won’t. I’m going to knock him out. The thing about it is, people think his wresting is top class and it probably is, but once you can’t get someone down, you get a bit tired and that’s what’s going to happen to him.

“He’s going to get tired, and I’m going to knock him out.”

Hunt has been installed as favourite for the fight and while he thinks Lesnar won’t be ready after four and a half years out of the Octagon, he’s paying due respect.

“The days of me underestimating anyone are gone,” Hunt said.

“To be honest, Brock Lesnar is going to be a tough match, no matter how long it lasts. I’m ready to go, I’m ready to fight and I can’t wait to let him feel the power.”