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Dana White on CM Punk’s Progress: ‘He Looks Phenomenal’

Dana White on CM Punk’s Progress: ‘He Looks Phenomenal’

 

Former WWE champion CM Punk was signed by the UFC in December 2014. The news shocked a lot of MMA fans as he has no MMA record, no prior martial arts background although at 36 years old, he’s been training at the Gracie Academy for the past few years. He’s still a white belt in BJJ, but apparently only because he refuses belt promotions.

UFC fighter & BJJ black belt Cole ‘Magrinho’ Miller says that CM Punk’s ground game is actually at a very high level, so much so that he is better on the ground than 50% of UFC fighters. For Miller, CM Punk’s ground skills will be the key to his success in the UFC.

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CM Punk trains with Ryron and Rener Gracie

 

Cole Miller told Marc Raimondi for MMA Fighting about his opinion on CM Punk’s fighting skills:

 

 “This guy doesn’t just have a chance,”. “He’s gonna kick somebody’s ass.”

“I think most MMA fighters don’t have any kind of ground. Most of them aren’t good at all. Even in the UFC. There are plenty of exceptions, but when I say most, I mean more than 50 percent are nothing more than OK blue belts on the ground. I would rate CM Punk definitely above that.”

CM Punk has now moved to Milwaukee to train full time at Roufos Sport and is expected to make his MMA debut early in 2016.

Dana White had this to say to TMZ about his progress:

“First of all, let me start by saying this: the respect that this guy has earned from his team, his coaches…he’s a dog, man,” . “He actually just moved to Milwaukee so he can be closer to training. He’s committed to this thing, the guy’s an absolute stud and a joy to work with. He’s looking phenomenal. ”

While a date for Punks’ first fight is still unknown, Dana predicts an early 2016 debut:

“His deal is, he can call me and when he’s ready to fight, he calls me and it’s on man. I’m thinking early next year.”