CM Punk Says He’ll Be Fighting At UFC 225 In Chicago

Though an official announcement has yet to be made, it looks like former WWE Superstar CM Punk will be returning to the Octagon at UFC 225 in Chicago on June 9th.

While responding to a Twitter troll who asked when we’d see him cry in the UFC again, Punk indicated that he’ll be fighting at UFC 225.

June nine, after I win and lock eyes with my beautiful wife, embrace my coaches and shout out my entire team https://t.co/TmzRWR2kbn

— Coach (@CMPunk) March 12, 2018

So when are we gonna see you cry again in the Octagon? 😂 @CMPunk

— Luchaman0miedo (@Luchaman0miedo) March 12, 2018

TMZ Sports also reported that June 9th will be the date for Punk’s second mixed martial arts fight. An opponent hasn’t been named, but the UFC was discussing booking Punk vs. Mike Jackson for Chicago as of last month. Jackson’s only pro fight was in a loss to Mickey Gall in February 2016, which set up Gall as the opponent for Punk’s debut.

Gall submitted Punk with a first-round rear naked choke at UFC 203 in September 2016. Punk has continued to train at Roufusport since then.

UFC 225 will take place at the United Center in Punk’s hometown.