More Details On CM Punk Signing With UFC And What's Next, UFC Fighter Calls Punk Out
- As noted, CM Punk revealed at UFC 181 tonight that he has signed with the company. He has signed a multi-fight deal.
While UFC President Dana White mentioned that he and Punk would be talking this weekend at UFC 181, PWInsider reports that the two have been talking for some time and a deal was in the works before this weekend.
Punk noted during UFC 181 that he will be figuring out a training camp soon and has made several inquiries already. He will speak more about coming to UFC on the FOX Sports 1 post-show tonight.
As noted, Punk will be fighting at middleweight or welterweight. UFC's Michael Bisping, who is a middleweight, tweeted the following tonight about Punk:
I see @cmpunk wants to kick ass, well he can kiss my ass! Welcome to the Ufc, let's do this! @ufc @danawhite
? michael (@bisping) December 7, 2014