Phil ‘CM Punk’ Brooks, former WWE star, will make MMA debut at UFC 203

UFC will add another star high-profile figure to its line-up to go alongside the likes of Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey

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UFC will add another star high-profile figure to its line-up to go alongside the likes of Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, with the announcement that former WWE star Phil CM Punk Brooks will fight at UFC 203 in September.

Brooks was originally due to make his MMA debut against Mickey Gall at UFC 199 but a shoulder injury ruled him out of action. Gall is undeaten in his two UFC fights and the 24-year-old is significantly younger than Brooks, who is 37. The fight will take place at Clevelands Quicken Loans Arena on 10 September. The line-up will also see local hero Stipe Miocic defend his heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem

The instant I got cleared I got on the horn with [UFC president Dana White] and we nailed everything down so I will be debuting September 10 in Cleveland, Brooks told the UFC Unfiltered podcast. Im super excited. For obviously a myriad of reasons. Theres a light at the end of the tunnel.

Brookss participation in UFC has caused some controversy as he has no professional fighting experience aside from the orchestrated action in WWE. Brooks is an intriguing figure away in his daily life and has written for Marvel Comics.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jun/23/cm-punk-phil-brook-ufc-203-mma