Newsday wrote up an article on CM Punk focusing on the possibility of him transitioning to a broadcasting role in the sport full time. Punk is set to take hold of a mic for the upcoming Cage Fury Fighting Championship in January. He is also asked about his time in UFC and the future of his fighting career. Below are a few quotes from the article from Punk:
CM Punk on being in a broadcast role for MMA:
“Somebody at home is probably thinking, ‘Hmm, that’s barbaric, I can’t relate to that, I’ve never been punched in the face,'” Punk said. “I kind of want to humanize everybody, get to the bottom of their story, who they are and why they do what they do.”
On the possibility of fighting again:
“Since my last fight, I’ve been juggling a half-dozen things,” Punk said. “I kind of gave myself a deadline of the beginning of the new year to find out what is coming next. I don’t rule anything out, absolutely not.”
On his opportunity with UFC:
“I did things backward,” Punk said, with a laugh. “I jumped in the deep end. But everybody’s path is different. I do think there needs to be a feeder system where people can get their feet wet.”
“I was presented with an opportunity that, if I was talking to you today and didn’t do, I’d regret,” Punk said. “I absolutely do not regret my decision one bit.”
On still being remembered by wrestling fans:
“You stop it and five years later people still talk about you? Fans still chant your name? That’s powerful to me,” Punk said.
You can read the full article by going here.
