Result of CM Punk’s MMA Debut at UFC 203

Tonight, CM Punk made his long-anticipated debut in “The Octagon,” as he fought Mickey Gall at UFC 203.

However, to say that “The Best in the World” came up short in his first MMA contest would be an understatement.

Mickey Gall defeated CM Punk by submission at 2:14 of the opening round, forcing him to tap out to a rear-naked choke. Below is an excerpt from the ESPN article that detailed the fight:

Punk, 37, who left the WWE in 2014 and announced he’s signed with the UFC despite no fighting background, was taken down immediately after the opening bell. Gall (3-0) quickly moved to full mount and battered Punk with punches to the side of the head. Punk, who spend the last 20 months training out of Roufusport in Milwaukee, ultimately gave up his back and then the choke.

Despite the loss, Punk promised to be back in the Octagon. He has publicly stated his deal with the UFC was for multiple fights.

“In life, you go big or you go home,” Punk said. “I just like to take challenges. This was a hell of a mountain to try and climb. I didn’t get to the summit today, but that doesn’t mean I’m gonna give up. It doesn’t mean I’m gonna stop.

“Obviously, Mickey is a hell of a fighter. I will be back. Believe it or not, this is the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. Second best night of my life, behind marrying my wife.”

Fighting out of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Gall took advantage of Punk’s first steps as a professional fighter. Punk came out in an upright stance and moved aggressively forward. Gall changed levels and put Punk on his back before he had an opportunity to throw a single combination. Gall followed that with punches and elbows from top position, before advancing to side control and then mount.

Gall scored the fight with Punk last November, calling for the fight after winning his professional debut on the regional scene. UFC president Dana White was in attendance for the fight filming an Internet series.

You can read the entire article at this link.

Editor’s Note:

Anyone who has read any of my articles or followed me on Twitter knows my thoughts about the results of this match. That being said, I applaud Punk for following his dreams and doing what truly makes him happy. Life is too short to not make what you want out of it, and Phil Brooks stepping into “The Octagon” is a very good example of this concept.

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