Sibersk Esto
Banned
I mean, I guess it worked since I'm definitely gonna watch it
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cr_blah_blah
Member
He's aiming for welterweight, so 156-170lb. He specifically said he didn't want to fight in light heavyweight (186-205lb). He said he's going to do a test weight cut to see where he's comfortable.
Frecklestein
Banned
Yep. People are either just curious to see how he'll do, or they want to see him get his shit kicked in. Either way $$$
nah breh it's not gonna go well at all.
Ninja Scooter
Member
The day a 36 year old who already has had weight issues in the past can drop 20 lbs without using PEDs is the day Vince gives Cesaro the world title
Singularity42
Member
I'm sure they will throw a can or two at Punk to see if he even belongs.
He has to drop down to welterweight or middleweight to have any chance of success. If he thinks he can just walk into light heavyweight he is going to get murdered.
I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of 30 making my ufc debut. Just because you take bjj classes doesn't mean you are a ufc fighter. I goto bjj two or three times a week when I'm not on the road maybe I should get a ufc contract.
Edit: is there even a middleweight division? I haven't watched ufc in 3 or 4 year with exception of the really big cards.
He has to drop down to welterweight or middleweight to have any chance of success. If he thinks he can just walk into light heavyweight he is going to get murdered.
I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of 30 making my ufc debut. Just because you take bjj classes doesn't mean you are a ufc fighter. I goto bjj two or three times a week when I'm not on the road maybe I should get a ufc contract.
Edit: is there even a middleweight division? I haven't watched ufc in 3 or 4 year with exception of the really big cards.
Carnby
Member
Somebody's gonna get their ass whipped.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Considering his age, genetics, and how fucked up his body probably is, I think it is safe to say it won't work out fantastically
Punk isn't a real fighter. He's been doing amateur BJJ training for a few years. He's not athletic at all and is in his mid 30s and has never had any kind of professional fight (be it striking or grappling). He's not a super athlete with the athletic background Brock had. Dude is going to get crushed if he signs a fight contract.
At his wrestling weight, he'd be a heavyweight in UFC and would get DEMOLISHED. If he drops to 205, he'll still get smashed. Jumping straight into UFC is a horrible, horrible, horrible idea if he wants to fight. He should have done a second or even third tier promotion.
Of course he'll win the first match. This is Uncle Dana's work. He'll win until someone decides they're not doing THE JOB FOR YA DANA. DID I DO A GOOD JOB FOR YA
Jimmy King
Member
Shit. Good for him, I guess. This could be incredibly embarrassing though which would turn his triumphant return to WWE into more of a tail-between-legs situation.
So with Lesnar rumored to be returning I expect Dana White to book the rematch to Punk/Lesnar. Weight classes be damned.
So with Lesnar rumored to be returning I expect Dana White to book the rematch to Punk/Lesnar. Weight classes be damned.
Frecklestein
Banned
I wonder how good of a shape he can put himself in without the hectic WWE schedule? I don't think we've ever seen pique physical condition Phil before
sf2fanatic
Member
To bad Batista or Brock too stronk to be in Punk division.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
"It's not about the money" folks. It's because he really wants to fight in the UFC, right
Macho Madness
Member
THEY ARE NOT COMPETITION
27 years old. No insane WWE schedule but with access to OVW's facilities that turned Joey Matthews into a ripped midget.
This was his peak. At 27.
Ninja Scooter
Member
That's what the UFC is though.
UberTag
Member
And yet they ask their independent contractors to sign no-compete clauses which includes the UFC.
Frecklestein
Banned
27 years old. No insane WWE schedule but with access to OVW's facilities that turned Joey Matthews into a ripped midget.
This was his peak. At 27.
So what're you telling me is that he's fucked.
Jimmy King
Member
Dana using a WWE promo photo for his instagram announcement.
Singularity42
Member
Of course it isn't about the money. Punk wants to test himself and loves competition.
it's about the money which I'm sure Dana is giving him plenty.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
The stans and marks for Punk in the podcast thread are gonna buy into his 'talent' - and it'll be just like the Great White Hype.
What the fuck is that guy even talking about 'natural talent' in the UFC thread?
real_slime
Banned
sure, i don'g know anything about ufc or real fighting competitions so i'm not saying i think he's gonna do well i just take this mass reaction with the respect mass reactions to anything deserve
i'm interested to see what happens. i wasn't aware of who cm punk was when he was big in the wwe, only learned about him after, so it's kinda cool to me he isn't gonna just fade into obscurity and will be doing something in 2015. but i hope he doesn't get himself seriously hurt.
Singularity42
Member
All part of that carny Dana White's plan. He'll get some decent ppv buys from the marks and be done with Punk.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Hey, Punk wants to do UFC? That's his prerogative
In fact, I think it's pretty impressive
especially for someone like him
In fact, I think it's pretty impressive
especially for someone like him
ViewtifulJC
Banned
CM "36 is a karate class" Punk bout to get bopped
lovely ladies
Member
Doubters will be proved wrong apparently.
LOL yeah fucking right. No way he gets down to 170. I doubt he can even get down to 180. At his peak of being in shape at WM29 he was like 190 and it took him 4 months of intense diet and exercise, he couldn't keep it up, and his body never recovered from that period.
Frecklestein
Banned
Punk just needs to reach out to MMA Legend Real Ass Double J
El Pescado
Member
Where's that "Ha ha ha! Oh, wow!" Tintin pic when I need it? LOL
Dana used in ring clips of Brock throwing Spike and Spanky around to hype Brock the first time around.
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
Member
Hopefully he fights nobodies for a couple of fights and then gets a title shot like brock did
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Goddamn I love that movie.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
in related news punk got rid of his mutton chops and doesn't look so shitty as a result
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Also if anyone's looking to make a killing, BET ON PUNK'S FIGHTS after his opponent is announced. You'll be able to make an educated guess on whether or not the person is a cripple in the ring or not.
Why is it so hard to just be happy for someone these days? Not sure if it's the salt from him getting the fuck out of wrestling or everyone just being hateful these days.
You guys make fun of gaming forum, but this shit is worse than people getting butthurt over Tomb Raider/Street Fighter being exclusive to a console.
You guys make fun of gaming forum, but this shit is worse than people getting butthurt over Tomb Raider/Street Fighter being exclusive to a console.
real_slime
Banned
what was brock's ufc run like? i know nothing