
On the latest edition of The Jim Ross Report, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross talked about CM Punk’s devastating loss to Mike Jackson at UFC 225. According to Ross,
“The guy lost in a unanimous decision. He went three rounds against Mike Jackson….it looks like, according to what [Dana] White has said that this is likely CM Punk’s last UFC fight. I hope Dana’s right. I hope that’s an accurate prediction. I love CM Punk’s willingness to try something new, boldly try something new to compete on an entirely different canvas; but, let’s be honest. At his age and skill set, I hope Phil Brooks looks elsewhere for another new challenge.”
Ross also talked about some of his personal pet peeves with today’s professional wrestling announcing,
“One point on all pro wrestling announcing and this is industry wide in my opinion. Color commentators need to watch their damn monitors and instinctively sense when a near fall situation is imminent and do not talk over them, through them. Shut the hell up or document what you’re seeing. It’s not about you finishing your thought and getting in to documenting the near fall a count or two late. That don’t count. That don’t work. That’s not good broadcasting….the other thing is I’m begging you. Refrain from these exclamations of, ‘Did you see that? Did you hear that?’ No, I can’t see and I can’t hear. God, that’s old…..Announcer banter needs to enhance the talents in the ring and not to get the announcers over with their faux sounding non-organic rhetoric…..Pro wrestling is best when it’s reality based and announcers tell the story in a believable non eye-rolling manner.”
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CM Punk UFC 225
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: CM Punk interacts with fans during the UFC 225 Open Workouts at the Chicago Theatre on June 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: CM Punk interacts with fans during the UFC 225 Open Workouts at the Chicago Theatre on June 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: CM Punk interacts with media during the UFC 225 Open Workouts at the Chicago Theatre on June 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 07: CM Punk interacts with media during the UFC 225 Ultimate Media Day at the United Center on June 7, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 08: CM Punk poses on the scale during the UFC 225 weigh-in at the United Center on June 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 08: CM Punk poses on the scale during the UFC 225 weigh-in at the United Center on June 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: CM Punk walks towards the Octagon prior to facing Mike Jackson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: CM Punk prepares to enter the Octagon prior to facing Mike Jackson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: (L-R) Mike Jackson punches CM Punk in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: (L-R) CM Punk attempts to take down Mike Jackson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: (L-R) CM Punk punches Mike Jackson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: (R-L) Mike Jackson punches CM Punk in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 09: CM Punk rests in his corner between rounds against Mike Jackson in their welterweight fight during the UFC 225 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 09: CM Punk (R) misses a punch against Mike Jackson (L) in the third round in their welterweight bout during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CM Punk UFC 225
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 09: Mike Jackson (L) and CM Punk (R) grapple in the first round in their welterweight bout during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
