5 Little known facts that pro-wrestling fans don't know about UFC fighter CM Punk

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#3 Punk’s initial though to fight

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Choosing a career path is one of the hardest leaps to come to a conclusion in life, and what is harder is to display, is extreme perseverance to reach the goal. But the mental planning and organization differ when it comes to sports, especially in a young man’s sport like MMA.

CM Punk is 37 years old and had announced his signing with the company in December of 2014. The decision wasn’t a reaction to any crazy ideas he had in mind but was something he had on his ‘to-do- list’ for a long time before the termination of his WWE career.

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Prior to even giving meeting the UFC, Punk had been training with the Gracies which gave him an idea of what he’s into, in the process strengthening his base. Despite having a rough schedule while working in the WWE he would often find time to learn and practice jujitsu at the Gracie Academy.

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