CM Punk did a Q & A to promote UFC 182 this afternoon. You can watch the video above and read a few highlights below:
* Punk said he spoke to Duke Roufus of Roufusport a few days before Christmas and talked about things. He put over the fact that the camp had Anthony Pettis and Ben Askren. He said he didn’t want to sacrifice quality for convenience. He said it was really flattering to have so many offers to train.
* He says he understands the critics. If people enjoy seeing him win or lose, that’s great. He said he gets people want to see him knocked out.
* Someone asks if Punk joined UFC to spite WWE. He says that would be a ridiculous reason to put yourself inside a cage with someone who wants to beat you up. Punk says it’s a personal journey and a supreme challenge.
* Punk hasn’t decided what theme to walk out to yet, says he wants to keep people in suspense.
* Punk says that his plan isn’t for a “one and done” deal with UFC, but isn’t sure how winning and losing will affect his future plans.
* When asked if the CM in his name came from “CM Venom” a backyarder in the 1990’s, Punk says that the CM is from “Chuck Mosley” of Faith No More fame.
* Punk is asked about Brock Lesnar’s MMA career, and Punk says he’s happy for what Lesnar accomplished but his path won’t be the same. He thinks Lesnar laid a business blueprint for him.
* When asked who could transition from WWE to UFC Punk says he wouldn’t count his wife out, and Daniel Bryan dabbles in training. He thinks Samoa Joe could have done well also.
