Tag Archives: MMA
CM Punk’s Next UFC Fight Confirmed?
UFC are discussing the possibility of making Mike Jackson vs. CM Punk official for the UFC 225 pay-per-view on June 9th in Chicago, Illinois, with discussions in the early stages, according to a report from Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting. Jackson, who like Punk is 0-1 in his UFC career, fought Mickey Gall for the Continue Reading »
CM Punk Discusses Vince McMahon Bankrolling Lawsuit Against Him; Friendship With Colt Cabana Done?
Former WWE superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk was a recent guest on Inside MMA and was asked if Vince McMahon has reached out to him since his WWE departure, to which Punk laughed off and mentioned that Vince is currently bankrolling a lawsuit against him. For those that may be unfamiliar with the story, Continue Reading »
UFC Sold For $4 Billion; Dana White To Remain As UFC President
The Ultimate Fighting Championship and WME | IMG sent out the following: WME | IMG To Acquire UFC Leading Mixed Martial Arts Organization Poised For International Growth Through Powerful WME | IMG Platform BEVERLY HILLS, CA (July 11, 2016) – WME | IMG today announced the acquisition of UFC, the world’s premier professional mixed martial Continue Reading »
CM Punk UFC Debut Date Confirmed
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced today that CM Punk will make his mixed martial arts debut at the UFC 203 event on September 10th against Mickey Gall. BREAKING: @CMPunk announces on #UFCUnfiltered he'll debut vs @MickeyGall at #UFC203!!!! ?? https://t.co/kQZBxHzDcK pic.twitter.com/3jDGUruLVO — UFC (@ufc) June 23, 2016
UFC Veteran Matt Brown Criticizes UFC Signing CM Punk To A Deal Despite No Previous Fights
UFC star Matt Brown, an MMA veteran who has been with the UFC since 2008, spoke with The Fan Garage earlier this week prior to losing to Demian Maia during the preliminary card at UFC 198 last night in Brazil and criticized the UFC for signing former WWE superstar CM Punk to a contract with Continue Reading »
Trial Date Announced For Dr. Chris Amann vs. CM Punk & Colt Cabana Case
Dr. Chris Amann’s lawsuit against CM Punk (Phil Brooks) and Colt Cabana (Scott Colton) will be heard before the Circuit Court of Cook County on June 27th, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. For those unaware of the story, Amann, who is the Senior Ringside Physician for the WWE, filed a defamation Continue Reading »
Great News For UFC As Mixed Martial Arts Is Finally Legalized In New York
After a near 20-year battle, the State of New York has finally lifted the ban imposed by former Governor George Pataki back in 1997 on mixed martial arts joining the other 49 States that had already allowed and regulated the sport. The vote went down yesterday, with the New York State Assembly approving the measure Continue Reading »
CM Punk – UFC Update
In an update on former WWE Champion CM Punk making his debut for the UFC later this year, MMA Fighting have an article available at this link in regards to Mickey Gall who may end up fighting Punk in his debut. Gall is 1-0 as a professional fighter, has two amateur wins and will be Continue Reading »
Bobby Lashley’s Next MMA Fight Confirmed
Bellator MMA sent out the following: HEAVYWEIGHTS BOBBY LASHLEY AND JAMES THOMPSON TO SETTLE THEIR SCORE AT ‘BELLATOR 145: VENGEANCE’ NOVEMBER 6 ON SPIKE SANTA MONICA, Calif. (September 25, 2015) – This past June, fans in St. Louis were deprived of a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch between Bobby “The Dominator” Lashley (13-2) and James “The Continue Reading »
Alberto El Patron Discusses CM Punk Switching From A WWE Career To A UFC Career
Steven Muehlhausen sent along the following: I talked to Alberto El Patron ahead of his announcing debut for Combate Americas. He discussed his thoughts on CM Punk in the UFC and why people don’t want him to do well. “It’s going to be difficult, but I know he’s been busting his a** for months and Continue Reading »
Update On Former UFC Star Making EVOLVE Wrestling Debut Next Month
EVOLVE Wrestling sent out the following: Some members of the EVOLVE locker room voiced frustration that UFC Ultimate Fighter star Matt Riddle will be given an opportunity in EVOLVE before some hard-working independent wrestlers who have paid their dues. EVOLVE officials have decided to give two of these athletes an opportunity against “Deep Waters”. Riddle’s Continue Reading »
Former UFC Fighter Matt Riddle To Make EVOLVE Wrestling Debut Next Month
EVOLVE Wrestling sent out the following: TAMPA, FL: EVOLVE Wrestling, a brand of the World Wrestling Network (WWN), is pleased to announce that Matthew Riddle has signed to wrestle at EVOLVE 49 on October 17th in Queens, NY and EVOLVE 50 on October 18th in Deer Park, NY. These events will be broadcast at www.WWNLive.com Continue Reading »
Former UFC Fighter Training For Pro Wrestling Career
Former UFC fighter Phil Baroni, who also had spells for other MMA organizations including PRIDE, Elite XC, Bellator and Strikeforce, is currently training for pro wrestling under TNA superstar Kenny King, former WWE superstar D’Lo Brown and independent wrestling star Michael Modest at the Future Stars of Wrestling gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to Continue Reading »
CM Punk To Appear On UFC 182 Pre-Show Tonight
FOX Sports issued the following: CM PUNK APPEARS IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TONIGHT ON UFC 182 PREFIGHT SHOW ON FOX SPORTS 1 Recently Signed Fighter Makes UFC 182 Predictions; Interview Airs Tonight at 7:00 PM ET On tonight’s UFC 182 PREFIGHT SHOW on FOX Sports 1, host Jon Anik and analysts Brian Stann and Dominick Cruz Continue Reading »
UFC Fighter Donald Cerrone Comments On CM Punk Doing MMA
During a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, UFC fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone commented on former WWE Champion CM Punk’s decision to get into the MMA world and said that he hopes that Punk brings some of the WWE fans across with him. “My attitude with CM Punk is good, why not? The guy did what he Continue Reading »
UFC Fighter Discusses Why He Believes CM Punk Will Do Well In MMA Debut
During a recent interview with MMAFighting.com, UFC fighter Cole Miller was asked about the MMA debut of former WWE Superstar CM Punk and said that Punk, who he often trains with, will do well in his debut and beyond. “This guy doesn’t just have a chance, he’s gonna kick somebody’s a**. I think he’ll do Continue Reading »
Tito Ortiz Comments On CM Punk Joining UFC
In an interview with TMZ, Bellator MMA fighter Tito Ortiz noted that he sees himself fighting for one more year and plans to fight for the Bellator Light-Heavyweight Championship before he hangs up his gloves. Ortiz also commented on CM Punk joining UFC congratulating him on his new career move and said that it was Continue Reading »
Video: CM Punk Speaks To FOX Sports On Joining UFC
In an interview with Ariel Helwani for FOX Sports, former WWE Champion CM Punk (Phil Brooks) commented on signing a multi-fight deal with the MMA organization, when fans might see him in his first bout and much more. You can check out the video below:
WWE Issue Statement On CM Punk Joining UFC
Through their official website, WWE released the following statement regarding former WWE Champion CM Punk announcing at last night’s UFC 181 pay-per-view event that he had signed a multi-fight deal with the MMA organization. “WWE wishes Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) the best of luck in his newest endeavor.” Punk’s announcement has been picked up Continue Reading »
AJ Lee Reacts To CM Punk Joining UFC
Speaking through her official Twitter account, WWE Diva AJ Lee reacted to her husband and former WWE Superstar CM Punk joining UFC. As we mentioned earlier, it appears that Punk will be billed as Phil “CM Punk” Brooks for the MMA organization. I am the proudest wife in the world. pic.twitter.com/N02RJzumQK — A.J. (@WWEAJLee) December Continue Reading »