Mark Hunt will return to Sydney for a week of rest before heading back to Auckland for more training as he awaits word on whether he will have a quick turnaround to fight across the Tasman in November.
The Kiwi heavyweight knocked out Roy Nelson in the second round of their UFC Fight Night 52 headliner at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday night as Hunt reminded everybody of the power in his fists.
Hunt (10-8-1) said he wants a bout at UFC Fight Night 55 in his adopted hometown of Sydney on November 8, although he may struggle to find a credible opponent.
Most of the top-10 heavyweights are booked for fights in the next few months, which means the sixth-ranked Hunt may have to take on somebody with less profile.
No 5 Josh Barnett and No 7 Andrei Arlovski are both potential opponents but Barnett hasn't fought in nearly 10 months, while there are fears Arlovski may have a wrist injury following his impressive knockout win over Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva in Brazil last week.