CM Punk’s UFC debut setback by training injury
Duke Roufus: “[CM Punk]’s about at 50 percent…But that being said, remember that my 100 percent is a very well-prepared person.
It has been almost a year since the UFC announced signing former WWE champion CM Punk and the promotion has yet to make any announcement as to when he will actually fight. Unfortunately today it was revealed an injury will further delay Punk’s Octagon debut:
“He got caught in a scramble, so right now he’s taking a little time off,” Roufus told ESPN.com. “He was doing great before that. His progress has been good. He’s got a great attitude and he’s a hard worker. He got a place in Milwaukee where he lives all week when he’s here training, so he’s in it to win it.
“Our biggest thing is we want him to 101 percent before [we resuming training]. We don’t have a hard date for his fight to force the issue, so making sure he’s completely healthy is possible.”
Roufus has repeatedly stated he wants Punk completely prepared before stepping into the Octagon for the first time. When asked how close Punk is to that point, Roufus responded, “50 percent.”
“He’s about at 50 percent,” Roufus said. “But that being said, remember that my 100 percent is a very well-prepared person.