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.
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.”
CM Punk reveals how the deal came about, how his training is going, what he envisions for his first two fights, when he wants to debut and much more.
