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Finally we got to see CM Punk’s MMA debut at UFC 203. After 18 months of speculation and hype, the former pro wrestling star stepped foot in the octagon. The 37-year old faced 2-0 Mickey Gall on the main card in Ohio this past Saturday, but it was not a good night for the ex-WWE superstar. Much like Brock Lesnar before him, the reality of Punk’s first UFC fight was harsh at best. The main difference between the former UFC heavyweight champion and (real name) Phillip Brooks is actual experience in competition.

Lacking any amateur experience in fighting or even real life competitive sports showed for CM Punk at UFC 203. Gall was able to sack the pro wrestling veteran with ease, following up with some punches on the ground before the inevitable submission. You have to respect Punk for stepping in to fight in the octagon with zero prior fights. That being said, there’s plenty to lament about his MMA debut too.

The CM Punk Experiment

Contrary to popular belief, UFC president Dana White says CM punk fighting was not an experiment. While talking to Fight Network after UFC 203, White revealed his reasons for allowing Punk a shot in the octagon. He also says it’s probably not a good idea for the former WWE champion to take his next fight in the UFC.

“I wouldn’t know if it was an experiment,” White replied. “I became friends with him, he’s a nice guy and I have a lot of respect for him. He wanted me to give him a shot, I gave him a shot.”

“It’s probably not a good idea for him to take his next fight in the UFC. Like with Brock Lesnar, this is a tough place to learn. Even against a guy who’s 2-0, its tough.”

Off To The Amateur Leagues?

It seems CM Punk wants to keep fighting, albeit probably not for the UFC next. Speaking with the media during the post-fight presser, as quoted by MMAFighting.com, Brooks says it isn’t over just yet.

“My initial venture into this was gonna be at the lowest level,” Punk said at the post-fight press conference. “This opportunity just got presented to myself and I would have been a fool to say no. I don’t know what happens from here on out. What if I get cut? I don’t know. I think that’s a possibility. Do I want that to happen? No. But who’s to say where I go from here? I don’t know. I definitely want to keep going.”

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Once a massive star in the world of pro wrestling, CM Punk attempted to take the UFC by storm last night (September 10, 2016). Making his mixed martial arts debut at UFC 203, (real name) Phillip Brooks faced Mickey Gall. Attempting to make a splash in the UFC welterweight division is hard enough, but with absolutely no MMA experience at all Punk got schooled. Following a lot of hype headed in to UFC 203, CM Punk was dismantled, pounded out and submitted by Gall.

The loss may not have come as a surprise to many, as people are much more aware of the UFC’s tendency towards money fights nowadays. The WWE has a massive following, and clearly the opportunity to capitalize on this factor is too much to resist. In terms of fighter safety, well, ask yourself this–would any other athletic commission have regulated this fight? The answer is most probably no. Except possibly Texas.

Bad Time For Punk in Cleveland

Having said all that, the negativity towards CM Punk is somewhat uncalled for. Yes, he did not look great in training, but who would at such an early stage of starting MMA? Perhaps this is a more optimistic point of view than what we really we witnessed. Either way, the former WWE superstar got squashed, and now UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor has given his two cents.

Speaking during an interview with TMZ, McGregor says he has new-found respect for CM Punk, who is not like the other ‘pussies’ from the WWE. Check it out:
“You know what? Fair play to him for getting in there and trying it. Not everyone can make that walk. He’s not like those other WWE pussies, I respect him for that.”

There’s been no official word on whether CM Punk still has a job with the UFC. Commentator Joe Rogan advised the ex-pro wrestler to start afresh with some amateur fights. What do you think?

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