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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