9 Predictions For CM Punk's Debut At UFC 203

8. Fan Reaction Will Be Mixed At Best

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Fans are already split over just about everything related to CM Punk. They have been since his WWE days, frankly. Punk has always been a divisive figure, and the way he left the company didn't help that.

Jumping to the UFC, cutting in line ahead of fighters with more experience than him, also rubbed many UFC fans the wrong way. And when you look at the UFC 203 card... well Punk is a curiosity more than anything. He's not what sells the card, two key heavyweight fights do that. So the arena isn't exactly going to be filled with wrestling fans jumping over to the UFC because of Phil Brooks.

Yes, there will be some - but an easy prediction: fan reaction will be mixed, at best. At worst, Punk can expect a heavy chorus of boos, but that would be a shame, because there's a lot to respect about his attempt to make it as a fighter.

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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.