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Former WWE superstar Phil "CM Punk" Brooks has signed with the UFC and will make his debut in what promises to be an exciting 2015 for fight fans.
“My professional wrestling days are over, it’s awesome to be here," Brooks said. "This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.”
The announcement was made during Saturday's UFC 181 card.
In addition to his years in the pro wrestling arena, Brooks, 36, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who has trained with renowned black belt Rener Gracie.
“I have a background in kempo and I’ve been doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for a long time," Brooks said. "This is my new career, 100-percent. I'm going to go full steam ahead, all systems go after today, and it's going to be fun. I have nothing but respect for everybody here at the UFC, everybody who steps in the Octagon to fight. And when it's all said and done, when I'm finished, everybody's going to have to respect me because I have come here to fight."
Other pro wrestling standouts who have made an impact in the Octagon include former UFC heavyweight champions Brock Lesnar and Josh Barnett, and UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock.
“I felt like it was now or never," Brooks said. "I have a limited window most fighters don't have. I'm either here to win or get my ass kicked."
Brooks' debut will take place at a date and location to be announced.
