CM Punk didn’t look great at UFC 225 on Saturday. Nor did Mike Jackson, but at least he got the win. See what the pros had to say.
On Saturday night in Chicago, at a packed United Center, CM Punk made the walk to the UFC octagon for the second time. Opening up the PPV portion of UFC 225 (perhaps the UFC felt the need to get it over with quickly, even as they insisted on making the fight one fans would have to pay for), it was a spectacle to be certain.
Just not one that was any fun to behold.
Punk, who had been steamrolled by Mickey Gall just under two years ago, looked a little more improved. And he managed to go the distance. Yet little more in the positive column could be said about the man born Phil Brooks. Looking like any fan would with a few years training after walking in off the street, Punk was battered by opponent Mike Jackson most of the fight.
He showed heart. He landed a takedown. But more often than not, he looked lost. In a way, it was harder to watch than his debut fight. At least that bout, mercifully, was over within a round.
The same could not be said for Saturday’s bout against Jackson, which ended in a trio of 30-26 scores.
See what the pros (plus the other Jon Jones) had to say about the affair below.
Chicago made.@CMPunk opens the PPV in MINUTES! #UFC225 pic.twitter.com/yLZLIfKhQF
— UFC (@ufc) June 10, 2018
CM Punk beat The undertaker , this finna be a breeze #UFC225
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 10, 2018
CM PUNK WITH A TAKEDOWN 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀#UFC225
— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) June 10, 2018
Woooorld Staaaar! #UFC225
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 10, 2018
I might be focusing on the wrong thing here. But does anybody else see what I see about Jackson’s butt?#ufc225
— PannieBanzaiKianzad (@PannieKianzad) June 10, 2018
Punk vs Jackson ….. #UFC225 pic.twitter.com/nPgGWQ38BS
— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) June 10, 2018
The commentary though…
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) June 10, 2018
Yeah, you really shouldn’t make your MMA debut or fight your early fights in the UFC . But it’s hard not to like a guy for taking a shot this big, losing, sucking it up, and getting back in there.
It’s brave. I like brave.— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) June 10, 2018
For real though met Mike Jackson super nice guy making the most of an opportunity
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) June 10, 2018
Why couldn’t we have gotten one of those extremely bad decisions the judges love giving us mma fans #UFC225
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 10, 2018
So happy for our friend @TheTruthJackson on winning his #UFC fight against #CMPUNK congratulations!!!! Love you buddy, you deserve it!!! @patmiletich @KruBobPerez loved your speech!! Great performance!!!! pic.twitter.com/QMaBxAfHRP
— Andrea Lee (@AndreaKGBLee) June 10, 2018
hahah omg I love @TheTruthJackson on mic. I've been tweeting with him for years and that was a delight to watch. Congrats on the win, man! #ufc225
— Jon Jones (@jonjones) June 10, 2018
Proud of you brotha @CMPunk 🙏
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) June 10, 2018
You went in there and did the damn thing, that's my guy @CMPunk
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) June 10, 2018
Two thoughts 1) @CMPunk is tough as shit and definitely won my respect. Happy you got the opportunity to get in the @UFC octagon and experience 3 rds. 2) Mike Jackson not impressed at all, so cocky &couldn’t finish an amateur. U better thank Punk backstage for everything #ufc225
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) June 10, 2018
I’m not quite tracking this conversation but I heard “marijuana” and “journalist,” so he seems fun.
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) June 10, 2018
0-1 fighters can barely fight 3 rounds at 1/4 speed. I’ve seen 1000s of them up close. How could a mediocre 0-1 fighter carry anyone Jesus people are half wits https://t.co/XC3Jab1nGm
— Robin Black (@robinblackmma) June 10, 2018
This some shiiiii😂😂😂😂 #UFC225
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 10, 2018
A punk fan in the wild! So adorable. #UFC225 pic.twitter.com/sD5BM8Tgm0
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 10, 2018
Yeah… this Mike Jackson guy thinks he’s something. He came in 0-1… just like Punk. I got huge mad respect for @CMPunk and I can’t wait to see him fight again and get better and better and better 👊👍🙏 @ufc #UFC225 #UFCChicago
— Tara LaRosa (@TaraLaRosa) June 10, 2018
To many pussies hating on punk, get your money up gain more clout and you'd be able to do what you want too!
— Mike "Biggie" Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) June 10, 2018
