White open to discussing UFC options for CM Punk
Dana White: “I like him very much. He’s a great dude. I don’t know if he can fight or anything like that, but sure. I wouldn’t mind talking to CM Punk.”
Former WWE champion CM Punk was released by the organization and although has never fought in mixed martial arts, UFC President Dana White would still be interested in talking to him:
“He is a big fan,” White told TMZ. “I like him very much. He’s a great dude. I don’t know if he can fight or anything like that, but sure. I wouldn’t mind talking to CM Punk.”
Punk did say last week on Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling podcast that he has a no-compete clause with UFC in his WWE termination contract, so any type of business relationship would likely have to wait until the summer. CM Punk said Alberto Del Rio, another recently ousted WWE star, has similar language in his deal. Del Rio once competed in MMA under the name “Dos Caras, Jr.” and fought Mirko Cro Cop in PRIDE.
“Just like UFC is not WWE’s competition, but you can’t go work there for a year after they fire you on your wedding day,” Punk told Cabana.