CM Punk Reveals When He’d Like His First UFC Fight to Be, the Weight Class He’s Aiming For

Wrestling and MMA fans alike continue to patiently wait as Phillip “CM Punk” Brooks trains for his first real fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

While a concrete date for his debut with the company hasn’t been set in stone, several dates/time periods have been tossed around in previous interviews, with UFC President Dana White believing it will take place during the first quarter of 2016.

During a media session as part of International Fight Week, Punk revealed that he’s hoping to get in the octagon before the year is up (with h/t to UFC.com).

“I say this all the time: I’d love to fight tomorrow,” Punk said. “But I want to be as prepared as I possibly can be and I will be. I’m still shooting for December. It might be January, I’m not sure. But I’ll be ready when I fight.”

He also mentioned how welterweight (170 pounds) would be his weight class of choice.

“I woke up at 190 this morning, so I could make 185 in a couple of hours if I needed to,” he said. “But I think fighting at 185 would probably be a bad idea. Those guys are a lot bigger than me. I think 170 is doable.”

Editor’s Note

Punk’s first UFC fight will be a monumental moment for the company. While not a distinguished fighter (yet), his star power will draw huge numbers and hopefully be the start of a successful run as a Mixed Martial Artist.

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