In September 2016, former WWE superstar CM Punk made his UFC debut against Mickey Gall. The fight’s outcome went like how many had expected it, with Punk losing, and losing badly.
But even after being forced into submission by Gall via rear-naked choke within the first half of the opening round, Punk was still given a second chance by the UFC. Additionally, he was given a main card slot at UFC 225, which takes place in front of his home crowd in Chicago.
The mere fact that the 39-year-old Punk was granted another fight in the UFC had already drawn many criticisms, the pay-per-view booking surely did not pacify some of his detractors. But if he were the man in charge, he…
CM Punk: If it was up to me, I’d be the first fight on Fight Pass at UFC 225
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