5 Things You Didn't Know About CM Punk's MMA Transition

2. He Has Taken Part In Gracie Breakdown Videos For Years, And BJJ For Much Longer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNV4t_be-EE To give you an idea of how long Punk has been working on his jiu-jitsu game, at least part time, consider that he has been taking part in Gracie Breakdown videos for years (these videos break down some classic moves in MMA matches as far as jiu-jitsu goes). Okay, so a video from 2012 isn't that impressive? Remember, then, that back in 2006, Tazz and Joey Styles were hyping Punk as a "Jiu-jitsu Master" in commentary. While that may not seem like a big deal, pro wrestling tends to embellish on the truth: even back then, Punk was training. He was far from a master, but a decade or so of even part time training will count for something.