Well remember that they signed him towards the end of one of their worst ever years. Before McGregor and all the hype that it has now. He trained under Duke Roufus so should have been better than that. They also faced him against a prospect that they can nurture now. Plus I'm sure he contributed to PPV numbers... Of course, he was outclassed and didnt really belong there but the reasoning is clear from UFC perspective
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I don't think Bryan and Punk intended this as mocking, as much as tribute to an instantly iconic UFC moment, both being massive MMA fans.
Miz/Ziggler were definitely taking the piss out of Punk, mind, and rightly so.
To be fair, that might be a tribute rather than mocking. CM Punk was probably always a fan of the UFC.
And I say this as someone who strongly believes that anyone who watches fake wrestling after becoming an adult has issues.
Whoa. Should have read the last post first.
Aye I think CM Punk and Chael Sonnen are quite good friends, that one was definitely not mocking.
Did you see CM Punk getting murdered? I'd say probably something similar.
Exactly.
Though Bruce Lee would at least be able to throw a proper punch tbf. How Punk thought he'd be able to compete is a mystery to me....
As humiliating as it was seeing him get dominated so completely on the ground, can you imagined how inept he would have looked if Gall had kept the fight standing?
Good chance he would have been knocked out before the first minute ended, which might have given him an excuse.
Obviously not seen his punch attempt!! Think that would of put down even the most solid chins in UFC...
Even comparing Punk with somebody like Bruce Lee is madness. Bruce Lee was absolutely legit and ahead of his time.
In other news, Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator.
Completely agree. You could even say Jeetkundo is the father of modern MMA in it's philosophy of combining everything that works for the individual.
Not too interested in seeing Chael fight but I do think it's healthy for Bellator to keep growing and put on better and better cards. Rory vs Koreshkov/MVP are some of the best fights possible at 170 right now.
Oh i completely agree he's past his prime but there's something about him getting his one fight in the UFC before he calls it a day that appeals to me. I wouldn't want him in there against a Stipe for eg. but something like Fedor vs Bigfoot( i know he's booked to fight Nelson) could be a nice send off. Plus I'm looking at it from a UFC kinda view. They are mainly about the ppvs and cash money after all.
Woodley vs Wonderboy in NYC UFC205
nice!!!
nice!!!
Just read about chael
Surprised again UFC didn't go for it. He is a draw, has entertaining fights...
Wish Bellator would sign a proper tv deal over this part of the world
Surprised again UFC didn't go for it. He is a draw, has entertaining fights...
Wish Bellator would sign a proper tv deal over this part of the world
Anyone else watching the latest series of TUF? It's excellent. Best fights in years.
good first round by Montaño
yep, pretty awesome fights. The first one was legendary.
TUF latin america has been alright.
Tonight a lot of fighters from previous versions of TUF latin america on action.
Missed the first week of TUF seen the last two
Seems a lot of good fighters who could add a lot to the flyweight division
Felt sorry for Page, I remember him in his spell in UFC a few years ago. It was a bad stoppage
Some good fights so far tonight
Seems a lot of good fighters who could add a lot to the flyweight division
Felt sorry for Page, I remember him in his spell in UFC a few years ago. It was a bad stoppage
Some good fights so far tonight
that was awesome by Chas Skelly. D'Arce Choke within 19 seconds.
Yup spectacular
Michael Johnson back in the winning column then. Needed that one as he'd been on a bad run. Poirier's usually in exciting fights he'll continue be a top 10 gatekeeper kinda guy I imagine.
Think it was quite the upset in the main event. But quality knockout
Also Brunson looking legit
Not a bad card at all
Also Brunson looking legit
Not a bad card at all
So some bouts revealed for 205:
Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens
Cowboy vs. Gastelum
Rafael Natal vs. Tim Boetsch
Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Liz Carmouche
I suspect they'll announce co-main as Wonderboy vs. Woodley and then the main event...
Seems ok but nothing special so far...
Frankie Edgar vs. Jeremy Stephens
Cowboy vs. Gastelum
Rafael Natal vs. Tim Boetsch
Rashad Evans vs. Tim Kennedy
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Liz Carmouche
I suspect they'll announce co-main as Wonderboy vs. Woodley and then the main event...
Seems ok but nothing special so far...
Gastelum/Cowboy is a great fight, picking Gastelum in that one as long as he has no weight cutting issues.
Ronda vs. Nunes is the big rumour. Especially considering it seems they're not budging on the Conor defending his title before fighting for the lightweight belt thing.
I would normally be excited for this but I just know how awesome it would have been if the fight was Cowboy vs. Lawler! Still, good fight though.
feck that. Not interested one bit.
I'm not to fussed about it myself but it does get a lot of eyes on the card. They have put all their eggs in 1 basket to an extent with Conor and he knows it.
That's pretty underwhelming tbh. Is there a main event fight that's not listed there?
A good women's fight like Rousey-Nunes would be ideal
McGregor and Joanna could be added I guess? Don't think any of the other champs are available.
No Weidman either, which would be a shame given he put a fair bit of effort into getting it to New York.
Joanna/Karolina is likely to happen at 205.
Woodley-Thompson announced as the main event at 205. Still need a bigger headliner imo.
Good fight but yeah, not really the glamour headliner they were promising for 205.
Big Country just kicked the ref. 
Cyborg is ridiculous. Shame she can't fight at bantamweight.
"I enjoyed it" she says, looking like she got hit by a truck.
Was hilarious stuff seeing Rogan in the video package even trying to sell that Cyborg fight as some legit contest when anybody with any sense knew she was going to steamroll through Lina. Hopefully this is all just building up to either Cyborg/Holm or as a long shot which I'll never rule out, Cyborg/Rousey (obviously at 140 as Cyborg is destroying her body to even make 140 so 135 shouldn't even be in the discussion). I wouldn't rule out Tate/Cyborg but I'm not convinced that would be anything other than an absolute massacre.