CM Punk set to make MMA debut at UFC 203

[Wild]

Back at UFC 181, the UFC dropped a major surprise in announcing the signing of former WWE champion and superstar CM Punk (aka Phil Brooks), who had just gone through a rather acrimonious split from the pro-wrestling goliath. This was the night of December 6th, 2014.

His debut has been pushed back quite a bit and never made official, but now the wait is over. As he announced on UFC Unfiltered, Punk will finally be facing the man that got his shot at the UFC by calling him out, Mickey Gall.

Gall made his UFC debut this past February against Mike Jackson at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson and notched a first round submission win. The New Jersey native's professional record improved to 2-0, yet he also has an amateur…


CM Punk to finally make UFC debut at UFC 203 in Cleveland

 

[lueVelvet]

This should be interesting!

 

[Pitbull9]

News Break

CM Punk out of 203 with injury.

 

[Super Dave]

Finally!

Hopefully he can stay healthy until then. September is a long way out.

 

[Wintermute]

Why is he such a big deal, again?

 

[The Big Guy]

Obviously im going with Gall by TKO rd1

 

[The Big Guy]

Why is he such a big deal, again?

Hes not a big deal.
But we get to watch a fake probably get tuned up infront of the world. He didnt earn a place in the ufc and has no martial arts backround. Toney and brock both had a skillset that made them a threat. CM just had to make a phone call while guys who are legitimate and would have logevity in the sport are stuck grinding the regional circuit.

Dont get me wrong i am intrigued by the fight but it feels like something bellator would do. I dont have any hate towards punk I will watch and bet on this fight and I hope mickey gall makes the most out of his opportunity.

Also ill be intrested to see how much this 0-0 pro fighter gets paid for his debut and compare that the pay of seasoned veterans who dedicated their lives to the sport

 

[SongExotic2]

Future champ

 

[kneeblock]

Just proof UFC and Bellator are not so different.

 

[KWingJitsu]

Straight Edge 'Bout Ta Fuck Some SHit Up!!!!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuP1f76f9zI

 

[Left Hook Larry]

Just proof UFC and Bellator are not so different.

both after the dollar

 

[wiz]

i know this sounds crazy im gonna hold judgement until I actually see cm punk fight for the first time

 

[dacofty]

Yea I suspect his neck will need neck surgery - no fighting

 

[Porkchop]

Straight Edge 'Bout Ta Fuck Some SHit Up!!!!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuP1f76f9zI

Looks good for a white belt! Good luck to him!

 

[BJJMMA]

I'll go ahead and preorder. I love a good freakshow. Only way this could be better is if he were fighting Bob Sapp.

 

[Judobill]

Does Ohio require the UFC to disclose payouts?

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Nothing against Mickey Gall but i hope he gets starched just to see the heads explode and excuse makers come around.

 

[Yossarian]

This CM Punk guy is a real human being?? I thought he was just a videogame character!

 

[Leigh]

Looks good for a white belt! Good luck to him!

Gotta disagree. I've seen many white belts better than that, including those that don't medal. No hate, don't dislike the guy, but he's going to get fucking smashed.

 

[RickStorm]

Kind of surprised to read this. I figured he was done due to injuries

 

[BeardOfKnowledge]

i know this sounds crazy im gonna hold judgement until I actually see cm punk fight for the first time

That's crazy talk. You should just make a judgment based on your opinion of his past profession.

 

[Judobill]

I will be shocked if this actually happens.

 

[psychicdeath]

Bought my tickets today. I'm not remotely interested in Punk vs Gall, though. I'm going to see Stipe fight Overeem.

 

[Jimmy Wilde]

Why is he such a big deal, again?

Because as Rogan had to acknowledge on his podcast sometime not too long after he was signed that the pro-wrassler has or at least had something like 1 Million more Twitter followers than him.

I agree it's a bit of a joke, considering we're around the same age and I've been in better physical condition in my life than I have ever seen him in, but you have to respect the guy to put himself out there. It's not as if he needs to do it.

 

[Let Me Andy Wang Bro]

Bought my tickets today. I'm not remotely interested in Punk vs Gall, though. I'm going to see Stipe fight Overeem.

Same boat, first ufc fight live ever cant wait.

To be honest I hope he does pull out again so a new fight gets put in because I highly doubt punk vs gall is on the prelims and feel that fight is taking up a spot for another prime fight.