Here's a chance for CM Punk to shine: if he has a strong suit, it's likely on the ground. Though he never was awarded any belts prior to embarking on his MMA career, Punk had trained off and on under the Gracie family, so he definitely knows how to roll on the mat. His submission game is a question mark as far as live fights, obviously, but he at least understands them. Thus if he can get the fight to the ground, it may give him an edge, especially if he has kept this aspect of his game fresh. Styles make fights, so it may depend on who the UFC pairs Punk up against as to whether this really does turn out to be a factor - but it certainly could be.
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.
