The day grows near, fight fans.
The day professional wrestler turned cage fighter CM Punk makes his long-awaited UFC debut. We know Punk will be there, but the real question has always been about the dance partner.
Well, the MMA gods have a sense of humor because it looks like Punk has zeroed in on a target. Punk’s already been called out by fighters in every weight class, but one man emerged from the pack early on.
Every UFC middleweight will be calling out CM Punk now. Damn! I’ll call him out!! #MassiveOpportunity
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) December 7, 2014
Pendred has since moved down to 170 pounds, Punk’s projected future home. Taking a page out of SBG teammate Conor McGregor’s book, Pendred went to work again Tuesday. Away we go.
CM Punk on the pads making me look like Muhammad Ali pic.twitter.com/o6HQ1PNkJA
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
Ali wasn’t a boring twat. Sweet emojis. Focus more on you, maybe you’ll win a fight without a gift from the judges. https://t.co/kP7QgPHK0n
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
@CMPunk I’ve actually won 17 professional fights, how many have you won?
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
Zero, but I know You’re supposed to put the guy you’re fighting to sleep. Not the audience. Fuck off. https://t.co/J7siN1rjGh
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
I’ve been called out by everybody.I’m an easy target.YOU, are a coward and a pussy.Shouldn’t you call out somebody in the top ten? @Pendred
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
Just watch @Pendred fight. Better than melatonin. Zzzzzzzzz https://t.co/f2TYaF4aBn
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
@CMPunk @RyanLoco Or listen to CM Punk interviews, where he talks about his upcoming UFC debut. (About a years worth)
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
I didn’t call you out there you moron. I was just pointing out how shit you looked. https://t.co/8wC7m24fr3
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
They got mirrors in Ireland? What sort of glass is your house made out of? https://t.co/vpo7qcuLuj
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
I’ll tell you what I don’t see in the mirror.. A 40 year old, washed up wrestler who’s used his fame to get into UFC https://t.co/zISezKTVyr
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
Fuck you’re boring. https://t.co/5VOII36LMO
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
.@CMPunk Apologies to all the wrestlers out there. I meant to say “washed up actor”.
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
Everybody watch out for the “Ali like” movement. http://t.co/c8tNPq9lY3
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
.@CMPunk Stalling with your comeback. Call the guy who writes your lines.
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
.@Pendred Make fun of my age, my skill, where I come from, but realize I’ve made more money on my per diems alone than you have in the @ufc
— Coach (@CMPunk) August 11, 2015
.@CMPunk All the money in the world won’t change the fact that you’re a sad little prick that’s PRETENDING to be a fighter.
— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) August 11, 2015
Punk apparently likes to remind people how much money he’s made as an entertainer, so maybe he can help Pendred elevate his profile by fighting him.
5 MUST-READ STORIES
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A little help. Part of Anderson Silva’s defense in a steroid case with the Nevada Athletic Commission will be that his use of ‘sexual performance’ medication tainted his drug test result.
Odds. Conor McGregor opens as an almost 2-to-1 betting favorite over UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
‘I unfortunately don’t get into ‘matches.’ I fight for a living.’ Ronda Rousey says she believes she can beat anyone in a ‘ruleless fight,’ including Money Mayweather.
So long. UFC declines to re-sign Josh Thomson, who is expected to sign with Bellator MMA.
MEDIA STEW
Mike Swick had a motorcycle accident before his fight at UFC 189.
Max Holloway talks Charles Oliveira, Conor McGregor and more.
Ronda as Captain Marvel?
Eddie Bravo Invitational countdown show.
Jessica Aguilar’s BHTS vlog from UFC 190.
TTTHS.
Long watches.
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TWEETS
It happens.
I had to slap this guy
— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) August 12, 2015
Reaction to the Beef.
Don’t forget to add… Who has made 50x what you will ever make. @CMPunk https://t.co/xmnDq2Aap7
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 11, 2015
Everyone in @CMPunk gym understands he is very wealthy from being an entertainer. We can learn something from him https://t.co/fppbA8gMAB
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 11, 2015
@Pendred you got a point. (No disrespect to @CMPunk ) You’re tweets are really funny too.
— Rick (@Rick_Story) August 12, 2015
@Pendred @CMPunk you are a McGregor Groupie and Goon. Shhhh!
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) August 12, 2015
.@CMPunk I haven’t called you out. But If you call me out to fight you on Dec 12th at @ufc 194, I won’t dare to say no. 🙂
— Siyar Bahadurzada (@Siyarized) August 11, 2015
@PendredMMA is whooping cm punk in the trash talking stakes. Punk best call the guy who writes his lines
— chris fields (@chrisfieldsmma) August 11, 2015
My money is on @CMPunk if he gets the fight with Cathal Pendred
— Anthony Gutierrez (@Sharkbait816) August 11, 2015
.@CMPunk says Mr Athleticism himself. I’ve seen better bodies turning on a spit, with an apple in its mouth. pic.twitter.com/1uD81RZYyO
— Peter Queally (@peterqueally) August 11, 2015
Reebok’d
So @Reebok pulled @TimKennedyMMA jersey and yet @UFC won’t cut Tim for what he said… Why is that? He just gets… “The call.”
— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) August 11, 2015
Get well soon.
went for a follow up x ray on my nose today…. the black lines arent supposed to be there https://t.co/GVzt3mhme1
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) August 11, 2015
Gutted I had to pull out of the fight but this injury now requires surgery. My apologies to my family, my fans, @ufc and @ErickSilvaMMA
— Rick (@Rick_Story) August 11, 2015
@Rick_Story @ufc good luck in recuperation Broo, we know how to train hard … come back soon … oss
— Erick Silva (@ErickSilvaMMA) August 11, 2015
High praise.
If you think “MMA GUYS” don’t possess the skill to submit Grapplers at the highest level you are dead… https://t.co/tIyLceQq1a
— Garry Tonon (@Garry_Tonon) August 11, 2015
It was great having the opportunity to roll with these guys today @renzograciebjj academy. Make sure… https://t.co/4HPcMZTLU3
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) August 12, 2015
Fire has been lit
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) August 11, 2015
Congrats.
“@ScottCoker: Welcome back @THEREALPUNK #Reunited https://t.co/lqa9E3KP5A” You’ve always done what you say you’ll do. Trust is key. Thank u
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) August 12, 2015
0 × 0 = 0 which equals the amount of fucks I give about what Bellator is doing or who they are signing. #nofucksgivin
— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) August 11, 2015
Just signed a new 4 fight deal with the UFC. 3rd contract, here’s to many more 🙂
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 12, 2015
Gross.
Hey @lyotomachidafw I’m working on my technique. How would you say I’m doing? Piss poor or shooting near excellence. pic.twitter.com/XMpLS8WzPu
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) August 12, 2015
Vador? You’re dead to me.
I always feel like Darth Vador coming out of the chamber haha healing up. @uscryotherapy pic.twitter.com/7ARdG4c6cI
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) August 11, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (Aug. 11 2015)
Rick Story out, Neil Magny vs. Erick Silva
L.C. Davis vs. Joe Warren at Bellator 143
Joey Beltran vs. Kendall Grove at Bellator 143
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via Alex C.
Fantasy Matchmaking: Who should Fedor fight if the UFC signs him?
There are a lot of things happening in the world of mixed martial arts. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor have a date for their featherweight title unification bout (Dec. 12), Ronda Rousey and Cris “Cyborg” Justino are bickering in the media about weight once again and the talks of a mega-show in Dallas have fallen through.
But one of the largest stories that is simmering just below the first layer of news is the seemingly imminent return of one Fedor Emelianenko. The Russian heavyweight who ruled the world with an iron fist during his run with Pride Fighting Championships recently let it be known that he has resumed training in hopes of making a comeback.
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