5 Reasons CM Punk Will Struggle In UFC

2. Pressure/Octagon Jitters

CM Punk should be used to performing on a big stage, but he's also going to have a spotlight on him that is larger and more intense than any fighter has had since the debut of Brock Lesnar. Will lightning strike twice?

That's a tough one to call, but between that, and octagon jitters (the nerves felt by any fighter entering the UFC octagon for the first time), there's a good chance that Punk's debut ends in failure.

Here's the problem: Punk can lose his first fight, as long as he looks decent, but he's got about a two-fight window to really impress. He's no different than any other UFC fighter, really - he needs to perform, and given his fanbase, there's going to be added pressure.

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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.