WWE Superstar CM Punk may not regret his run in the world of UFC but there are certain aspects of his run that he wishes he’d done differently.
After walking out of WWE in 2014, Punk joined the UFC that same year but would have to wait until 2016 before he had his first fight.
Punk lost both his fights in the UFC though his latter fight was later dubbed a no-contest after his opponent failed a drug test.
On a recent edition of Ariel Helwani’s “The MMA Hour” podcast, Punk reflected on his time in the Octagon. He said,
“I asked my wife the other day, because I said something… I was just like, ‘What was I, 35 when I fought?’ And she was just like, ‘Oh, no, you were 36 or 37.’ I just went, ‘What the f*** was I thinking?’
“I’m glad I did it. Zero regrets, [except] I shouldn’t have fought in Chicago, because of the worst two weeks of my life – easily the worst two weeks of my life. I couldn’t cut weight properly.
CM Punk, the former WWE Superstar turned UFC fighter, recently opened up about his time in the Octagon and expressed some regrets about his run in the world of mixed martial arts. While he doesn’t regret his decision to join the UFC, there are certain aspects of his journey that he wishes he had approached differently.
After leaving WWE in 2014, CM Punk made the bold move to transition into the world of UFC. However, it wasn’t until 2016 that he had his first fight. Unfortunately for Punk, he lost both of his fights in the UFC. His second fight was later declared a no-contest after his opponent failed a drug test.
During a recent interview on Ariel Helwani’s “The MMA Hour” podcast, CM Punk reflected on his time in the Octagon and questioned some of his choices. He mentioned asking his wife about his age during his fights and realizing that he was 36 or 37 years old at the time. This led him to exclaim, “What the f*** was I thinking?”
Despite his regrets, CM Punk emphasized that he has zero regrets overall and is glad that he took the chance to compete in the UFC. However, he did express remorse for choosing to fight in Chicago, as it resulted in the worst two weeks of his life. He struggled to cut weight properly during that time, which likely affected his performance in the fight.
CM Punk’s candid reflection sheds light on the challenges and difficulties that fighters face in the world of professional mixed martial arts. It highlights the importance of proper preparation, training, and decision-making when pursuing a career in such a physically demanding sport.
While CM Punk may have had some regrets about his time in the UFC, it is clear that he still values the experience and the opportunity it provided him to test himself in a different arena. His willingness to share his thoughts and experiences serves as a reminder that even highly accomplished athletes can have moments of doubt and reflection.
As CM Punk continues to explore different avenues in his career, his time in the UFC will undoubtedly be a significant chapter in his journey. Whether he decides to return to the Octagon or pursue other ventures, his story serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination required to succeed in the world of professional sports.