Eight months after signing with UFC, CM Punk discusses journey toward MMA debut

CHICAGO — In what has become an annual tradition for us prior to every UFC on FOX event in Chicago, we caught up with former WWE champion CM Punk at his home in “The Windy City.” However, this time around, the circumstances were different because …

CHICAGO — In what has become an annual tradition for us prior to every UFC on FOX event in Chicago, we caught up with former WWE champion CM Punk at his home in “The Windy City.” However, this time around, the circumstances were different because eight months ago CM Punk signed with the UFC.

In this sit-down interview, Punk reveals how the deal came about, how his training is going, what he envisions for his first two fights, when he wants to debut and much more.

(To watch our previous Punk interviews, here’s 2012, 2013 and 2014, and here’s the one right after the UFC announcement.)

Renan Barao discusses current weight situation, believes T.J. Dillashaw is overrated

CHICAGO — Renan Barao talks about his weight before UFC on FOX 16, what went wrong the first time he fought Dillashaw, why thinks Dillashaw is overrated, Nova Uniao criticism and more.

CHICAGO — Renan Barao talks about his weight before UFC on FOX 16, what went wrong the first time he fought Dillashaw, why thinks Dillashaw is overrated, Nova Uniao criticism and more.