CM Punk News

bjpenndotcom - March 30, 2016

https://youtu.be/8cYLFbWPMVE While there’s still no word yet on when Phil Brooks, also known as CM Punk, will be making his UFC debut, it appears that the former WWE champion’s back is getting better.

bjpenndotcom - March 29, 2016

After Mickey Gall won his UFC Fight Night 82 scrap against Mike Jackson, it was announced that Jackson would fight CM Punk in Punk’s UFC debut at UFC 200. Shortly after that, Punk announced that he had injured his back and would no longer be able to compete at UFC 200. While so far there has been no update on how soon Punk would be able to return to the Octagon, Punk assured his fans that he would be making his UFC debut sometime soon.

bjpenndotcom - March 7, 2016

After UFC 196 Cm Punk had this to say via Twitter.  

bjpenndotcom - March 3, 2016

While CM Punk is currently signed to the UFC, he has yet to sign a contact and receive an official fight date. After Mickey Gall defeated Mike Jackson last month, the pair were expected to fight at UFC 200, however Punk was forced to undergo back surgery, further delaying his UFC debut once again. Despite all of that, Punk will make his UFC debut once he is healed.

bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016

Earlier this month Mickey Gall made his UFC debut against Mike Jackson. Gall went out and submitted Jackson in just 45 seconds to earn himself a fight against CM Punk at UFC 200. In the days following the bout it was announced that Punk would need to undergo back surgery and would be out for 4-6 weeks. While the MMA world went into panic mode that Punk may not end up making his UFC debut, Gall revealed that the fight was still on, however it likely wouldn’t be at UFC 200.

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

https://youtu.be/Dlx400-slbw Have you ever been around someone who has been choked out unconscious, or been the one to be put to sleep?

bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016

At ‘UFC Fight Night: Vegas’ last week where Stephen Thompson scored an incredible 1st round KO over Johny Hendricks, Mickey Gall defeated Mike Jackson on the UFC Fight Pass prelims. With his win over Jackson, Gall was named as the man to fight CM Punk at UFC 200. Punk seemed to be thrilled, even picking up journalist Ariel Helwani. Unfortunately, several days after the fight it was revealed that Punk had to undergo back surgery and would likely be unable to fight at UFC 200. Despite that, when Punk’s back is healed in 4-6 weeks he will fight Mickey Gall.

bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016

Earlier this month Mickey Gall defeated Mike Jackson in the 1st round of their ‘UFC Fight Night: Vegas’ scrap. The win earned Gall a crack at CM Punk at UFC 200 in July. Just several days after Gall’s win it was revealed that Punk had to undergo surgery for a herniated disc. As a result Punk would be sidelined 4-6 weeks however the fight with Gall is still on, however there’s no guess as to when.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Talk about adding insult to injury, literally! CM Punk can’t seem to catch a break after announcing yesterday that he would be forced to undergo surgery for a herniated disc that had been bothering him.

bjpenndotcom - February 11, 2016

Yesterday it was announced that CM Punk would be forced to undergo back surgery, and would be sidelined for 4-6 months. Immediately, the MMA world became concerned that Punk’s UFC 200 fight with Mickey Gall would have to be postponed due to the injury due to the fact that Punk wouldn’t have enough time to recover.

bjpenndotcom - February 10, 2016

This past Saturday after Mickey Gall had defeated Mike Jackson on the UFC Fight Pass Prelims of ‘UFC Fight Night: Las Vegas’ Gall and CM Punk had their first staredown. With Gall’s win the pair would likely fight at UFC 200 in July, however things have been put on hold according to Punk.

Russell Ess - February 9, 2016

Phil Brooks, better known by his WWE name as CM Punk will be making his much anticipated debut in the UFC against Mickey Gall (2-0). Gall who was awarded the opportunity to welcome CM Punk to the world of mixed martial arts with his first fight in the UFC just won his own UFC debut against Mike Jackson at UFC Fight Night 82. Gall made a big statement to CM in his fight, finishing Jackson in just 45 seconds in the first round with a rear-naked choke submission. Gall and Punk are expected to fight in June at UFC 199 or July at UFC 200. Oddsmakers were impressed with Gall’s skillset and have opened up the betting odds in his favor. As of this writing, Gall is the favorite at -300 with CM Punk the underdog at +230 at Best fight Odds.

bjpenndotcom - February 7, 2016

We have a legit prospect in Mickey Gall after a blazing quick 45 second finish last night confirmed his arrival to ‘the big show’ and making a name for himself without being known as the guy who fought CM Punk.

bjpenndotcom - February 4, 2016

While CM Punk may not have made his MMA debut yet, the stakes are high for the former WWE Champion. As we get closer and closer to Punk’s potential UFC 200 debut, we now know that if Mickey Gall defeats Mike Jackson this Saturday at ‘UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson’ he will be Punk’s first opponent.