CM Punk makes weight for UFC debut

MANILA, Philippines – Former professional wrestler CM Punk received the green light for his highly-anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) debut as he made weight for his 3-round welterweight bout against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 on Saturday, September 10 (Sunday Manila time). 

CM Punk, whose real name is Phil Brooks, impressed everyone in attendance as he tipped the scales at exactly 170 pounds.

Alistair Overeem fined, CM Punk makes weight for #UFC203 debut. Full weigh-in resultshttps://t.co/lrg5k2M3XV#UFC pic.twitter.com/dAVbOBG9ww

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 9, 2016

Meanwhile, Gall came in half-a-pound heavier than his opponent, which is over the welterweight limit of 170 pounds but is allowed for a non-title contest.

The 37-year-old native of Chicago, Illinois inked a multi-fight contract with the UFC in December 2014 after his surprising exodus from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in January of the same year.

CM Punk was heavily rumored to face Gall at the UFC 200 pay-per-view event this past July, but it was delayed when the ex-WWE superstar suffered a back injury that required surgery.

Meanwhile, Gall (2-0) earned an instant UFC contract by submitting Mike Jackson with a 45-second rear-naked choke last February.

UFC 203, which takes place at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, is headlined by a heavyweight championship clash between current titleholder Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem.

Both men were cleared to compete as Miocic weighed 246 pounds for his scheduled 5-round meeting with Overeem, who checked in at 248.5 pounds. – Rappler.com