7 Things We Learned From The Evolution Of CM Punk - The Ground Up

7. This Doc Was Planned From Day One

Featuring footage of Punk commuting to Roufusport in Wisconsin, it appears that The Evolution of CM Punk was planned from the get-go. After all, Punk eventually relocated to be closer to the gym, so the three hour commute mentioned in the first episode of the documentary is no longer necessary. Footage, in fact, goes right back to early 2015 and Punk's first months with the gym.

That gives you some insight into how the UFC views Punk. Between this documentary and the many fan appearances he has made, there's as much value (if not more) in CM Punk outside of the cage than in it.

Thinking a little longer term, if Punk's career in fighting fizzles, there could be ample opportunities for him to work as a commentator (especially with Joe Rogan taking a reduced role), and with a fight or two under his belt, he'd at least have some legitimacy in the position.

In any case, it's nice to see Punk's early training experiences, as it allows you to get a full picture of his "evolution" - or in this first episode, at least, his starting point. It also shows that while the UFC originally teased his debut for the Summer of 2015, a later debut was likely expected all along.