Friday, November 29

WWE star CM Punk has no remorses on UFC run: ‘I would be kicking myself to this day if I stated no’

Although present WWE star CM Punk was not able to get a triumph within the octagon throughout his brief battling profession, he has no remorses trying.

Punk remained in participation for Saturday’s UFC 298 occasion at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Talking to UFC broadcast partner Sportsnet following the pay-per-view card, Punk was inquired about going back to the world of pro-wrestling after a headline-making exit from WWE numerous years back.

“You never ever state never ever [in the wrestling business],” Punk stated. “Who believed I would’ve ever battled in the UFC? I was managed a chance by Lorenzo [Fertitta] and Dana [White]and I would be kicking myself to this day if I stated no.

“I’m not a guy who copes with remorse. I will take chances whether individuals think I should have the chances or not. I strive for my dreams, and I will constantly chase them.

“I believe a great deal of clouds parted, and time heals all injuries, so when it returned to fumbling, it was the correct time.”

The 45-year-old Punk, whose genuine name is Phil Brooks, had 2 UFC bouts. He was come by Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in September 2016, and he later on dropped a consentaneous choice to Mike Jackson a little less than 2 years later on at UFC 225; the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reversed the outcome to a no-contest after Jackson checked favorable for cannabis.

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