VIDEO: Dana White Reacts To UFC Signing CM Punk & More

UFC President Dana White appeared on the post-fight show for UFC 181. He discussed the event, the UFC’s announcement that CM Punk has signed to fight for them, Anthony Pettis’ performance, and more. Below are some highlights and a clip of the FOX Sports 1 segment.

White on who he thought won the main event: “I’m done scoring fights. I started talking to a lot of the fighters here on who won and they were all split. Joe Silva said you can’t win a fight with your head between someone’s legs for three rounds.”

White on if Hendricks could have done more to win: “I tell these guys all the time – don’t leave it in the hands of the judges. I thought Johny looked good standing up, but he kept trying to take him down and waste time.”

White on a trilogy fight with Hendricks and Lawler being possible: “Rory Macdonald actually thought Lawler won the fight. We said he’d get the next shot at the title, but the trilogy wouldn’t be a bad idea.”

White on Anthony Pettis winning: “This kid is amazing, if he can stay healthy. He’s the best pound for pound fighter in the world. The reason I said that, he can do things others can’t. Gilbert has never been finished. He has won three titles in three other organizations. People don’t understand what a big deal it is him submitting Melendez. Anthony Pettis is amazing.”

White on UFC signing CM Punk: “He comes to all the fights and he’s a huge fan of the sport. He called me and said he wanted to fight. He wants to try it. He’s a huge superstar. I’ll give him a shot.”

White on CM Punk never having fought MMA and having a pro wrestling background: “I agree with every one of those things. I’m skeptical. But you don’t know unless he tries. He said he wants to fight, will you give me a shot? I said I will. He wants to start training with the right camp. It might be six or seven months.”

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