A Big Hurdle Might Stand in the Way of CM Punk’s First UFC Fight
FOX Sports has published an article claiming a big hurdle could stand in the way of CM Punk’s first UFC fight, as the former WWE Champion might have a difficult time getting licensed.
According to the report, top officials from the New Jersey and Nevada state athletic commissions have concerns licensing someone with no fighting experience.
“We would really have to look at this very closely,” New Jersey athletic commission head Larry Hazzard said. “We would have to take a close look at it. Normally, we require some type of background as either an amateur or a professional. This would certainly raise a red flag.”
Nevada Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett said that Punk getting licensed would be at the hands of the commissioners, and suggested that Punk first get some experience as an amateur.
“I would say that it would behoove him to get some amateur fights,” Bennett said. “Get some amateur fights and get some experience.”
Kevin Owens Comments on Tonight’s NXT Takeover Debut
Kevin Owens, who will be making his WWE NXT debut during tonight’s Takeover R Evolution special, posted the following thoughts on Twitter:
4:30 am. Sitting in a rocking chair, trying to put my baby girl back to sleep…and telling her how tonight, I change everything. @WWENXT
— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) December 11, 2014
Just woke up. My timeline is flooded with kind words and well wishes for tonight and I couldn’t be more grateful about it. Thank you guys!
— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) December 11, 2014
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.
