If you haven’t heard the result and outcome of the UFC 203 welterweight bout between CM Punk and Mickey Gall, I won’t spoil it in the title of this piece. If you read on though you will be spoiled.
UFC 203 Fallout & Spoilers.
UFC 203 happened last nightin Cleveland, Ohio. It was CM Punk, Phillip Brook’s, UFC debut against a much younger Mickey Gall. CM Punk lost in the first round due to tapping out to Gall’s rear naked choke. Punk was dominated the whole time by Gall.
I respected Punk for following his dreams to be in the UFC, but I thought it was classless that he didn’t shake Mickey Gall’s hand at the weigh in. However, he did make it up a bit with this classy gesture most match.
Below are reactions from UFC head Dana White and other UFC and MMA competitors, plus WWE and other promotions’ wrestling superstars and even Marvel Comics.
– From a Dana White interview
Dana White tells me that if CM Punk has another fight, it probably shouldn't be in the UFC
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) September 11, 2016
– Mickey Gall and Joe Rogan
Mickey Gall Says He Did Not Beat a Great Fighter, Joe Rogan Calls CM Punk Fighting Mickey Gall “Delusional” https://t.co/kzNHjz3vyG
— Wrestling Attitude (@wa_wrestling) September 11, 2016
– Daniel Cormier
@CMPunk lotta heart tonight. @mickeygall is the real deal. In a few years his name will still be making waves in @ufc kids gonna be around
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) September 11, 2016
– Paige VanZant
Im with @CMPunk ?? lets go Punk. Prove them wrong!!!! #UFC203
— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) September 10, 2016
– BJ Penn
. @CMPunk Thanks for stepping in the octagon #respect #UFC203 @ufc
— BJ PENN (@bjpenndotcom) September 11, 2016
– Dave “Batista” Bautista
We cant be great at everything but we can all aspire to be great at what we love. Failure is never chasing your dream. @CMPunk #dreamchaser
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) September 11, 2016
– Hulk Hogan
Glad to see CM PUNK tell his fans he's going to continue his UFC journey,he will learn and come back strong!! Time to fix that ear! HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) September 11, 2016
– The Iron Sheik
THE CM PUNK HAS THE REAL BALLS. GOD BLESS YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 11, 2016
– Scott Hall (Razor Ramone)
I spent my $60 for the UFC PPV. I've never met CM Punk but I find myself rooting for him. Who you got?
— Scott Hall (@SCOTTHALLNWO) September 11, 2016
– Alberto Del Rio (Alberto El Patron)
Don't worry amigo @CMPunk it's all good, you'll be back stronger…
No pasa nada amigo, regresaras a lo grande #muchrespect— Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) September 11, 2016
– Lance Storm
Pulling for @CMPunk tonight. I Respect the balls it takes to do what he's doing. #UFC203
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) September 11, 2016
– Eric Young
On way to charity hockey game! I'm Repping @ViolentGents and @CMPunk because I can! pic.twitter.com/kGjbIjVpqw
— Eric Young (@TheEricYoung) September 10, 2016
– Eva Marie
Wowwwww here we go @CMPunk @ufc
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) September 11, 2016
– Mick Foley
These words are going to stay with me for a while. I'm proud of @CMPunk for taking a risk, for making a statement. https://t.co/EjGTX5jPyu
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) September 11, 2016
– Noelle Foley
Respect. @CMPunk #UFC203 pic.twitter.com/kPgmhizYue
— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) September 11, 2016
– Chavo Guerrero Jr.
In my opinion, @CMPunk has already won by just stepping foot into the Octagon. #respect
— Chavo Guerrero jr. (@mexwarrior) September 11, 2016
– Darren Young
People hating on @CMPunk are people who don't have the guts to do what he's doing #UFC203 ?????? #Blockthehate https://t.co/R2GOLvdWbO
— nodaysoff D-Young (@DarrenYoungWWE) September 11, 2016
– Tommy Dreamer
I support @CMPunk for following his dreams. Go for it @ufc #UFC203
— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 11, 2016
– Aldo “Adam” Rose
Well at least you're still a millionaire @CMPunk! Had balls to even try! Much respect! Let em hate, you followed your passion!
— Aldo Rose (@Aegis_Rose) September 11, 2016
– Vince Russo
.@CMPunk had a dream-There are many that talk about DOING IT their entire lives & very few that actually DO. HE DID, Kudos. Much respect.
— Vince Russo (@THEVinceRusso) September 11, 2016
– Bob Holly
@CMPunk Nothing but RESPECT to you!!! Proud of you no matter what!!! ?
— Bob Holly (@TheBobHolly) September 11, 2016
– MVP
Here where I'm at, yes.
RT @MoonlightKiidd: @The305MVP @CMPunk you serious ? They all left?— MVP (@The305MVP) September 11, 2016
– John Morrison (Johnny Nitro, Johnny Mundo & more)
damn. @CMPunk took a huge risk to do something he dreamed of. No shame in that-#respect #commitment
— John Morrison (@TheRealMorrison) September 11, 2016
– Rockstar Spud
Its a busy one tonight in sports… #UFC203 is where I will have my eyes. Best wishes to @CMPunk and congrats on doing things your way
— Rockstar Spud (@RockstarSpud) September 11, 2016
– Madison Rayne
Life is about having courage to do the unthinkable. Congratulations for exhibiting that tonight @CMPunk ?? #UFC203
— Madison Rayne (@MRayneTNA) September 11, 2016
– “The Pope” Elijah Burke
I know a lot of peeps are happy @CMPunk loss the fight, but Truth Be Told you only lose if you DON'T try! Tonight, Punk won. ~PHS #UFC203
— Elijah Burke (@DaBlackPope) September 11, 2016
– Josh Mathews
I met @CMPunk when I was a teenager & worked in the same Co for years. Dude is awesome. He did his thing. I congratulate him. @ufc #UFC203
— Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) September 11, 2016
– Although a fan summed the night up best
But at the end of the night, CM Punk still goes home to this pic.twitter.com/To2PBuJUeV
— Seth F'N Rollins (@CM_PUNK_GUY) September 11, 2016
– Marvel Comics even got in on the action
Celebrate @CMPunk's #UFC debut tomorrow by reading his DRAX comic FREE! Use code PUNK on https://t.co/HVomoQIwz0. pic.twitter.com/Xj7zyI0Dwv
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) September 9, 2016
– Finally, Ring of Honor tipped their hat to CM Punk
Good luck to former #ROH World Champion @CMPunk in his @UFC debut tonight! #UFC203 pic.twitter.com/BnGAZkqsLT
— ROH Wrestling (@ringofhonor) September 10, 2016
No “official” WWE comments likely due to the ongoing litigation a physician of the WWE has with CM Punk over comments Punk made about how physician’s in the WWE rush superstars back into the ring.
What are your thoughts on CM Punk heading into the Octagon, his loss and future in MMA?
