10 Things We Learned From CM Punk On UFC Unfiltered
His debut, thoughts on his opponent, why he chose MMA and much more.
THe UFC has become the latest entity to get in on the highly popular podcast game by introducing their new show 'UFC Unfiltered'. Hosted by former fighter Matt Serra, famously known for pulling off the most shocking upset in MMA history with his win over Georges St-Pierre, and comedian Jim Norton, the show is only two episodes in but has already pulled in some huge guests.
The initial episode featured UFC president Dana White, and was full of the usual profane quotables, while this second instalment gave us interviews with both CM Punk and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
The former pro wrestler turned MMA sparring partner - he's not technically a fighter yet - called in to discuss his upcoming debut and much more in one of Punk's first lengthy media appearances since signing with the UFC. Read ahead to find out what Phil Brooks had to say.
10. Thoughts On Mickey Gall
Serra talks about witnessing Mickey Gall's debut against journeyman Michael Jackson, who he calls a very well-rounded fighter who impressed in his UFC debut while not allowing the nerves to get to him.
Punk says there's been a lot of people expecting UFC to throw a can at him, but that isn't the case, citing that Gall has experience over him but that they're physically identical.
He calls Mickey a nice guy and says he felt bad that he's kept him sitting around waiting while he's been healing from his back injury. He also points out that his fights have been pretty short and all of his skills haven't been put on display, and he looks at the camp where trains and knows he comes from a quality camp that he has nothing but respect for.