Reporters caught up with Dana White recently and he discussed his interest in having talks with recently released WWE superstar CM Punk to fight for UFC. Hit the jump for details.
Via TMZ:
UFC honcho Dana White tells TMZ Sports he’s definitely interested in having a conversation with CM Punk about fighting in the octagon … now that Punk’s no longer with the WWE.
White was at an event in NYC to celebrate the new UFC-Reebok partnership when he told us he likes Punk and knows he’s a fan of MMA — and would be open to having a conversation with the 36-year-old about joining the organization.
“I don’t know if he can fight or anything like that ,” White said … “but sure, I wouldn’t mind talking to CM Punk.”
As for rumors about Brock Lesnar wanting to get back into MMA at the end of his contract with the WWE — White says, “If and when his deal if up with them and he wants to fight, I’m, sure he’ll call me.”
Stay tuned …
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