10 Reasons CM Punk Might Actually Succeed In UFC

8. His Ability To Self-Promote

Chael Sonnen and Conor McGregor have taught UFC fans a very simple truth: half of the fight game is the ability to talk. Want to be a success? Talk yourself into fights. Yes, you need to win a few now and then, but a guy like Chael Sonnen, who was a great wrestler, PEDs aside, managed to win just enough to stay relevant, then talked himself to the next level.

Think Punk can't do the same? Think he can't get into his opponent's head? He won't do it starting out - he's taking the respectful route, which is what is really keeping the wolves at bay thus far - but rest assured, when the time comes, his quick tongue will be there.

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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.