Despite some fleeting glimpses of CM Punk in training recently, we still don’t know quite what to expect from the former WWE superstar turned MMA fighter in his debut bout against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 on Saturday night.
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UFC 203 is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2016 from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and will air exclusively on pay-per-view.
“I remember I was driving from wrestling practice, going over to my home gym in New Jersey and I was watching it in my auto while I was driving”, Gall said. And while the caliber and legitimacy of his training – in addition to the validity of the UFC – played a big role in Punk being cleared, the OAC had more to consider. “But he wants something harder”, Gall said.
Punk, who was a five-time world champion during his WWE run, in addition to garnering numerous other titles, spent nine years in the top pro wrestling promotion in the world before leaving due to creative differences in 2014. I’ll probably have a name in my mouth.
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“I want war with the best guys in the world and I’m going to keep doing that until I get the belt”. The 24-year-old was spotted by Dana White on reality TV show “Looking for a Fight”. Since Brooks, a former WWE wrestler, is making his MMA debut, Gall thinks losing to him would mean he’s a joke of a fighter. His most recent victory was over Mike Jackson, who he finished in just 45 seconds via rear-naked choke. Of the fights on the card, Punk’s fight has garnered the most interest. It dictates that any amateur over the age of 35 must compete in a “masters division” with enhanced safety measures on at least three occasions before being allowed to apply to fight under regular amateur rules or as a professional. So, barring some kind of career ending injury, this won’t be the only time we see CM Punk compete inside the Octagon.
