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Dana White: CM Punk ‘Probably Not’ Going to Stay in UFC After Lopsided Debut Defeat

Longtime sports entertainment superstar CM Punk was allowed to make his mixed martial arts debut on the biggest stage possible. However, despite his claims that he is not a one-and-done case, Punk’s sophomore effort — if it happens — isn’t likely to take place in the Octagon.

“Is CM Punk going to be a guy who is going to stay in the UFC and continue to fight? Probably not,” UFC President Dana White said recently on UFC Tonight. “But he wanted to try it. I like the guy. I respect the guy. He wanted to fight in the UFC.