Brock Lesnar poses before his fight against Mark Hunt during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo : Getty Images/Rey Del Rio)
The UFC is preparing for its final show of 2016, UFC 207, on December 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. There are a lot of news and updates around the promotion including Dana White commenting about Brock Lesnar's status and CM Punk's next fight. Also, Mike Goldberg will call his final fight at UFC 207.
Brock Lesnar's WWE and UFC career might be coming to an end
According to White, Lesnar might not re-sign with the WWE when his contract ends around 2018. He added that "The Beast" coming back to the UFC is still possible but he believes retirement is the right thing to do. It should be noted that Lesnar has been suspended for one year after failing a drug test.
"I don't know how much longer he's got with WWE. I think his career is winding down but he's a freak of nature. Who knows. Maybe he'll give me a call and say he wants to do it again, but I think he's ready to ride off into the sunset," White told TMZ Sports in an interview.
CM Punk could still fight in the UFC
The UFC president also talked about the possibility of CM Punk fighting in the UFC again. White confirmed that he recently spoke with Punk regarding his next bout. However, he noted that they have not come into terms just yet.
"I've got to talk to him and see how this thing works out for him. UFC's a dangerous place, man. It really is," White said in the same interview.
"It's a tough place to do it, though. But we'll see what happens. I love the guy," he added.
Mike Goldberg leaving UFC
MMA Fighting reported on Wednesday that Dana White has confirmed the impending departure of Mike Goldberg. The longtime UFC play-by-play commentator will leave the promotion after UFC 207. It is still unknown who will be Joe Rogan's new partner.
Why was Ronda Rousey allowed to skip media sessions?
Former women's bantamweight championship Ronda Rousey has been very silent heading to UFC 207. She has blocked out the media but why has the UFC allowed her to do it? White told ESPN the reason why.
"She worked harder than anybody for years, and she needed a break. Now that she's coming back, I'm kind of letting her do it on her terms," White said.
Check out the video below to watch the extended preview for UFC 207.
