CM Punk Speaks Out During UFC 181 Post-Fight Press Conference: Talks Fan Reaction, UFC Negotiation Time Table and More

December 6, 2014

CM Punk, who announced during tonight’s UFC 181 event that he has signed a multi-fight contract with UFC, spoke out during the 181 post-fight press conference which you can watch in the video player below.

During the press conference Punk revealed his WWE deal was officially settled on October 22nd, and the deal to sign with UFC had been in the works for quite awhile.

It was also revealed during the press conference that Punk was supposed to be the major announcement teased for last month’s UFC “The Time is Now” press conference, but his UFC deal had not yet been finalized so the decision was made to hold off on the announcement until tonight.

As far as fan reaction goes, Punk said he’s staying “the f**k” off Twitter for now as he wants to avoid any negativity on the internet. He added by the end of his UFC run, however, everyone will respect him.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.