Paul Heyman Talks CM Punk’s Motivation, Mindset for Signing with UFC

In spite of months of silence, the upcoming MMA debut of Phil Brooks, better known by his professional wrestling moniker CM Punk, remains one of the biggest stories of 2015. Still, many questions remain surrounding Punk’s exit from the WWE and subsequent signing with the UFC. Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re looking for a bit […]

In spite of months of silence, the upcoming MMA debut of Phil Brooks, better known by his professional wrestling moniker CM Punk, remains one of the biggest stories of 2015. Still, many questions remain surrounding Punk’s exit from the WWE and subsequent signing with the UFC. Ladies and gentlemen, if you’re looking for a bit […]

CM Punk’s Message to Haters: ‘Shut the F–k Up and Don’t Watch the Fight’

CM Punk has a message for all of the people blowing up his Twitter account with disparaging remarks about his upcoming UFC debut: If you don’t like it, “shut the f—k up and don’t watch the fight.” It’s a simple and rational position for someone like Punk, a former WWE champion-turned-MMA fighter. When the cage […]

CM Punk has a message for all of the people blowing up his Twitter account with disparaging remarks about his upcoming UFC debut: If you don’t like it, “shut the f—k up and don’t watch the fight.” It’s a simple and rational position for someone like Punk, a former WWE champion-turned-MMA fighter. When the cage […]

CM Punk’s UFC Switch Impresses WWE Legend Rowdy Roddy Piper

Rowdy Roddy Piper has praised CM Punk for making the move from the WWE to the UFC, insisting it takes a lot of heart to make such a seismic shift from your comfort zone. Punk has yet to make his MMA debut, but given the stellar reputation he forged in professional wrestling, it’s an occasion […]

Rowdy Roddy Piper has praised CM Punk for making the move from the WWE to the UFC, insisting it takes a lot of heart to make such a seismic shift from your comfort zone. Punk has yet to make his MMA debut, but given the stellar reputation he forged in professional wrestling, it’s an occasion […]

CM Punk’s Personality Will Be Bigger Key to UFC Success Than Fighting Skills

Both MMA and WWE fans eagerly anticipate CM Punk‘s UFC debut, but the build toward his first fight will have a larger bearing on his UFC future than the bout itself. Punk became one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling partially due to his elite in-ring ability, but even more so because of his […]

Both MMA and WWE fans eagerly anticipate CM Punk‘s UFC debut, but the build toward his first fight will have a larger bearing on his UFC future than the bout itself. Punk became one of the biggest stars in professional wrestling partially due to his elite in-ring ability, but even more so because of his […]

Duke Roufus Offers 1st Glimpse into CM Punk’s MMA Training

CM Punk has his work cut out for him as he makes his move from professional wrestler to pro MMA fighter. It could be many months of toil before he emerges feeling prepared to meet his goal. And if he gets there, it will be under the wing of Duke Roufus, head coach of the […]

CM Punk has his work cut out for him as he makes his move from professional wrestler to pro MMA fighter. It could be many months of toil before he emerges feeling prepared to meet his goal. And if he gets there, it will be under the wing of Duke Roufus, head coach of the […]

UFC Will ‘Most Likely’ Look Outside Current Roster for CM Punk’s Debut Opponent

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta believes Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ Octagon debut will be competitive.  While Fertitta is not sure who exactly will introduce Brooks to the cage, he recently told ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto the company will “most likely” look outside its current roster to find a suitable opponent.  But that doesn’t mean it’s searching for […]

UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta believes Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ Octagon debut will be competitive.  While Fertitta is not sure who exactly will introduce Brooks to the cage, he recently told ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto the company will “most likely” look outside its current roster to find a suitable opponent.  But that doesn’t mean it’s searching for […]