What is CM Punk thinking?

Did he really think he'd waltz into the UFC as a former WWE pro wrestler and actually compete with trained fighters? That's some serious self belief, or delusion for that matter. 
 
I guess CM Punk really is a fighter after all. A 39 year old fighter in a shark tank of younger, better athletes that are more experienced and talented.
 
This guy and his promoters think that he has what it takes to transform into a UFC caliber competitor? Why? He never fought a day in his life until he started training in MMA. 
 
Is it worth it for CM Punk just to be able to say he's a UFC fighter and shared the stage with those athletes? I think so.
 
 
I look forward to CM Punk's glorious return to MMA. The guy is a natural fighter. UFC signed him at 0-0 because they knew what he offered. 

i’d fight that guy for some chicken wings

inf0 - i'd fight that guy for some chicken wings

You sure about that bro?

 

 

 

If he was 10-15 years younger, maybe he could've done something in MMA but at this point.. he'll have to just fight some newcomers and call it a day.

Seems like a good guy but MMA really is a young man's sport.

Did something happen? Does he really have a fight scheduled?

hyperfire - 

If he was 10-15 years younger, maybe he could've done something in MMA but at this point.. he'll have to just fight some newcomers and call it a day.

Seems like a good guy but MMA really is a young man's sport.

I dunno. Even in his prime, he didn't seem very athletic. His only atribute is his ability to cut decent promos. 

at no point did he even look all that fit let alone a real professional athlete...what a rouse

 Never liked him as a wrestler, dude got his ass whipped by Teddy Hart back in the day.  MMA is not a fantasy camp.  He seems like a genuine dude though.  

MR31 -

I respect him. I don't think hes going to have much of a MMA career for various reasons, but the man walked away from millions of dollars to chase this dream. That takes more balls than most people have. More people should chase their dreams.

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I think he just wanted a novice/amateur type fight on a big stage for a biggish payday. Good on him

BuddyRevell - 
hyperfire - 

If he was 10-15 years younger, maybe he could've done something in MMA but at this point.. he'll have to just fight some newcomers and call it a day.

Seems like a good guy but MMA really is a young man's sport.

I dunno. Even in his prime, he didn't seem very athletic. His only atribute is his ability to cut decent promos. 

He didn’t show much charisma during the promos for his MMA fight.

The thing I don't understand is that not only does CM PUNK not have any fights, he also no athletic background in anything whatsoever. No wreslting, football, lacrosse, hockey, anything...

He says he "trains jiu jitsu" , but he did an interview with Rener and Ryron where he said he doesn’t train in a group environment because people were gloating over tapping him/trying to injure him (major red flag). 

And yes he’s nearly 40, and not even a young 40. He’s probably taken massive strain on his body doing the WWE. 

Him fighting in the UFC is an insult to the fighters, fans, and to sport of MMA

triforce - 

The thing I don't understand is that not only does he not have any professional fights under his belts, but he has no athletic background in anything. No wreslting, football, lacrosse, hockey, anything...

He says he "trains jiu jitsu" , but he did an interview with Rener and Ryron where he said he doesn’t train in a group environment because people were gloating over tapping him/trying to injure him (major red flag). 

And yes he’s nearly 40, and not even a young 40. He’s probably taken massive strain on his body doing the WWE. 

Him fighting in the UFC is an insult to the fighters, fans, and to sport of MMA

Well said.

Brooks' rap name is "Lil puny virgin nose"</p>

Lil PVN</p>

"Horrible for the sport", 5 words later "It's great for the sport".

This reminds us of how incredible Brock Lesnar is</p>

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inf0 - i'd fight that guy for some chicken wings

You sure about that bro?

100%, lol. I'm bigger, have trained much longer, and actually know what it feels like to get hit.

I’d literally bet my house on it.