OCT 14, 2016 @ 05:15 PM
Dana White Says CM Punk's UFC Career Probably Over
Anthony DiMoro , CONTRIBUTOR
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The underwhelming debut of former WWE champion CM Punk in the UFC may have generated buyrates, interest and a nice purse for Punk, it seems as though it was a one-and-done situation according to Dana White.
Dana White doesn’t sound too confident in CM Punk continuing his career in the UFC (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
UFC President Dana White appeared on FS1 this week and had some interesting comments in regards to CM Punk’s future in UFC
“Is CM Punk going to be a guy who is going to stay in the UFC and continue to fight? Probably not, but he wanted to try it” White said.
“I like the guy. I respect the guy. He wanted to fight in the UFC. He wanted to do it. He trained for two years, and he did it.”
Punk made his long-anticipated debut at UFC 203 and lost to Mickey Gall in the first round. While Punk’s efforts were admirable and his post-fight speech was noteworthy, it was clear that Punk was out of his league in an UFC octagon.
It’s likely that Punk will try to catch on with some independent MMA companies and he does have other options outside of UFC, simply due to his popularity and drawing power. But as far as Punk’s career in UFC, it’s probably a closed door for good.
Anthony DiMoro is CEO of Sports Rants, a sports media brand, & Elite Rank Media, a Miami Marketing, Medical Marketing & Plastic Surgery Marketing company providing Internet Marketing & SEO
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