‘I’m working on it feverishly’ CM Punk is desperate for another UFC fight and is in talks with boss Dana White over next opponent
The 38-year-old lost on his UFC debut in the first round to Mickey Gall but insists he still wants to fight in Mixed Martial Arts
CM PUNK is determined to make a name for himself in UFC, and is desperately trying to sort out a fight with President Dana White.
The former WWE star lost on his UFC debut against Mickey Gall after being submitted in the first round via a rear-naked choke.
Punk - real name Phil Brooks, had a glittering career in wrestling, being a two-time WWE Champion as well as winning the World Heavyweight Championship on three occasions.
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However he has no plans to stop fighting Mixed Martial Arts and has revealed he in talks with White over a potential fight.
He told Fox Sports: "I am working on it feverishly. I'm throwing names at Dana (White), opponents, dates.
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"I don't know if he's waiting for a Chicago show or what the deal is but if it doesn't happen in the UFC, it will happen somewhere else.
"I'm dedicated to fighting and training. We'll get there."
Even if White fails to give Punk another shot in UFC, you can be sure the 38-year-old will step inside the Octagon with another franchise.
He is still one of the biggest names around, and his reputation is still intact after Gall submitted rising star Sage Northcutt in his next fight.