CM Punk is coming to the UFC, and Twitter exploded following the news.
Phil Brooks (his real name) officially inked a deal with the UFC, and the announcement came on the UFC 181 broadcast on Saturday night. Better known by his professional wrestling moniker of CM Punk, Brooks will be making his MMA debut in 2015.
CM Punk has had a tumultuous 2014 with World Wrestling Entertainment. He left the company after the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and recently on Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling podcast he discussed the multitude of reasons why he left the organization:
#WWE had listed #UFC as competitor in a no-compete for Punk acc to Cabana podcast to which Punks scoffed at. Obviously knew something.
- Jason Cruz (@dilletaunt) December 7, 2014
On Part 2 of the podcast, he mentioned the UFC was part of his no-compete clause, but he received his walking papers on the day of his wedding, which left him open to explore all his possibilities. CM Punk has been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for many years, but no one knows exactly how talented of a fighter he is.
Some folks were happy, while others suggested this is a publicity stunt that makes the sport look awful.
Michael Carroll of FightMetric tweeted just moments before the announcement a teaser of what many thought would happen:
Enjoy exploding, internet.
- Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) December 7, 2014
Then after the announcement-mayhem on Twitter:
Next task for the UFC is to dig up fighters that won't obliterate CM Punk. I wonder if they bring in another 0-0 fighter for his debut.
- Greg Savage (@TheSavageTruth) December 7, 2014
Dana said he'll treat Punk like any 0-0 fighter. So he'll be on the prelims making 8/8 right?
- Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) December 7, 2014
Old guy who's never competed in an athletic competition in his life, even in high school, signs w/ @UFC. Tell me again this is a real sport.
- Jonathan Snowden (@mmaencyclopedia) December 7, 2014
The #UFC detests and wants to stay away from Pro Wrestling as much as possible... so they just signed CM Punk and wants Lesnar back. #mma
- MMA Supremacy (@MMASupremacy) December 7, 2014
CM Punk just dropped a pipe bomb... In the UFC! Wowwwwwwwwwww
- Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) December 7, 2014
NOT A SPORT! NOT A SPORT! NOT A SPORT! USA! NOT A SPORT!
- pdl (@pdlmma) December 7, 2014
This point. That's the one. RT @Benaskren @ufc sign a fake wrestler, but not an Olympian who is the best WW in the world. Amateur move.
- Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) December 7, 2014
I hope CM Punk is a real fighter, because he's about to be in a real fight.
- Jeff Wagenheim SI (@jeffwagenheim) December 7, 2014
How do you even treat CM Punk? Where do you put him on a card? Who do you give him to fight? I'm at a loss.
- Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) December 7, 2014
CM punk to the UFC is a joke... And I have no problem with it. Get on it @KidNate traffic!
- John S. Nash (@heynottheface) December 7, 2014
Punk just walked backstage, gave his wife a huge kiss and headed towards the locker rooms.
- Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) December 7, 2014
The good news. At some point CM Punk/Phil will voice displeasure about this UFC-Reebok deal.
- Jason Cruz (@dilletaunt) December 7, 2014
If UFC plays it right with matchmaking they can milk a lot out of Punk's starpower, I think.
- Chris Hall (@Chris81203) December 7, 2014
Can you imagine an NFL team signing CM Punk? Baseball? Could he play on the tennis circuit? NASCAR? Why #UFC? Laughable.
- Jonathan Snowden (@mmaencyclopedia) December 7, 2014
Next is Dos Caras Jr.
- Go Yamamoto (@shiroobi) December 7, 2014
Idea: CM Punk vs Joe Rogan. Admit it, you'd watch that.
- Iain Kidd (@iainkidd) December 7, 2014
This Punk thing is interesting because it only works if they sign bums for him to fight. Unless they want short term (1-2 fight) eyeball.
- Brent Brookhouse (@brentbrookhouse) December 7, 2014
Actually, the talk w/in industry is that they know they lost all of their fans and they are doing this to try & get some of them back. #ufc
- MMA Supremacy (@MMASupremacy) December 7, 2014
Herschel Walker, this is what happens in #MMA. CM Punk is no different. He's just a lot better at promos than them. #UFC #MMA #UFC181
- Danny Acosta (@AcostaIsLegend) December 7, 2014
Starting to wonder if the Baroni call-out was done with Punk's knowledge. He's targeting 170 & needs a can with a name. #UFC181
- David Bixenspan (@davidbix) December 7, 2014 - Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 7, 2014
Dear Debbie Downers, Look at the CM Punk signing this way, it will make the UFC way more interesting than it's been in the past year. ♥
- Stephie D (@CrooklynMMA) December 7, 2014
CM Punk is going to lay an awesome pipe bomb in a few years once he gets sick of MMA. Muahahahaha
- MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) December 7, 2014
How about CM Punk vs Shonie Carter? I know Shonie spoke with Punk once upon a time about going into the WWE. Why not meet in the octagon?
- Iain Kidd (@iainkidd) December 7, 2014
CM Punk is in the UFC, Ben Askren is not.
- caposa (@GrabakaHitman) December 7, 2014
CM Punk the biggest draw in the UFC currently?
- Jason Floyd (@Jason_Floyd) December 7, 2014
I've always liked CM Punk. But a 36 yr old man with no MMA experience trying to make it in the UFC? Hard to even know what to think anymore.
- Chad Dundas (@chaddundas) December 7, 2014
Seriously, I think I'm done on Twitter for the night. Peace.
- Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) December 7, 2014
Dana White on CM Punk: I don't know if I'd call it freak show. That's a little rude. He wanted to do this and we're giving opportunity.
- Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 7, 2014
Hulk Hogan closing in on ufc deal
- Angry Dana White (@BipolarDana) December 7, 2014
For God's sake y'all: Brock Lesnar was an NCAA champion. And was BROCK LESNAR. A freak athlete. Punk is a guy who has never competed. Ever.
- Jonathan Snowden (@mmaencyclopedia) December 7, 2014
'@chrismccann924: @FrontRowBrian Will Chael make the walk with Punk for his debut?' YES.
- FrontRowBrian® (@FrontRowBrian) December 7, 2014
If EA can get CM Punk into the UFC game, would get huge exposure. They've tried and failed to generate appeal needed for it to be successful
- Bryan Wiedey (@pastapadre) December 7, 2014
It will be interesting to see who the UFC matches CM Punk up against for his first-ever MMA fight. The company will want to exploit his popularity but will also have to manage that with where he is at in his training. He will not get the Brock Lesnar treatment of an immediate top-tier bout.
CM Punk's joining the UFC is one big way to help close out the year and put all eyes on the promotion in 2015.
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