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There is said to be of interest from MMA companies in signing former WWE Superstar Alberto Del Rio (Alberto Rodriguez). Following up on the blockbuster news that CM Punk has signed a multi-fight deal to compete in UFC, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that CM Punk jumping to the world of Mixed Martial arts is just the beginning. Last month, Bellator MMA proved once again that MMA is a star-driven business, with the Tito Ortiz vs. Stephan Bonnar fight on Spike TV being called a game changer for the entire industry. That show did record ratings on Spike up against the UFC pay-per-view from Mexico City. Meltzer said that you would not believe some of the stuff that is going to happen in the next couple of weeks, if certain negotiations go through. Del Rio trained with MMA fighter Marco Ruas and fought for the MMA Promotion “Deep” in the early 2000s. He would go on to sign with with Pride Fighting Championships in 2003, earning himself a 14-9 MMA record, with 2 of the wins by knockout and 7 by way of submission submission. If Del signs with Bellator or UFC, that would mark the third former WWE Champion to sign with a major MMA company (plus, Bobby Lashley fighting for Bellator). Del Rios recently contractual settlement with WWE is similar to CM Punks situation, in the sense that WWE tried to include a no-compete clause that would have prevented him from jumping to MMA (or TNA). FOX Sports writer Damon Martin noted on twitter that Rodriguez is itching to fight. Del Rio was in Mexico last night. Prior to UFC 181 going live on pay-per-view, he was asking fans on twitter to help him find a way to watch the show in Guadalajara Posted By: Megan. B
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:23:42 +0000

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