Latest News About Punk first UFC appearance

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Punk entered the UFC in December 2014 and spent extensive time with Roufusport before making his debut at UFC 203 vs Mickey Gall on September 10, 2016, where Gall won by submission in 45 seconds; Punk then fought Mike Jackson and did not win, ending his UFC tenure with a 0-2 record. UFC 203 marked his much-anticipated return to competitive MMA, drawing attention from fans and media worldwide.

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CM Punk Makes UFC Debut in September

Former WWE superstar CM Punk was one of the most notable UFC signings in recent years. On September 10, 2016, he will make his long-awaited UFC debut when he faces Mickey Gall in a welterweight bout at UFC 203 in Cleveland, Ohio.In the main event of UFC 203, which takes place at Quicken Loans Arena, hometown hero Stipe Miocic defends his UFC heavyweight title for the first time against Alistair Overeem. … Signing with the UFC in December of that year, Punk began his MMA education with Duke...

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CM Punk MMA Fight History

Get the full fight history of Welterweight MMA fighter CM Punk. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details.

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