CM Punk rejects comparisons with Lesnar and guarantees that he will have no problems receiving blows

CM Punk (photo) is the UFC's new signing. Photo: Disclosure/WWE

As soon as CM Punk's signing was announced by the UFC at the beginning of the month, comparisons immediately began with the arrival of another UFC star. telecatch, Brock Lesnar. The giant, who became UFC heavyweight champion, was often criticized for not knowing how to assimilate the blows he received to the face very well.

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However, even without having any experience in professional MMA competitions, CM Punk is certain that he will not face the same problem. “Everyone likes to say that Brock hated getting hit in the face, but I don't know anyone who likes getting hit in the face. But I think he needed to work more on his striking defense”, he analyzed, in an interview with the website of the North American broadcaster “ESPN”.

CM Punk stated that he will not back away scared if he receives a sharp blow to the face. “If you get hit in the nose, your eyes water. When that happens, will I turn tail and run? No, that won't happen. I will do my best to avoid this punch, but if it hits, it will be OK,” he commented.

At 36 years old, CM Punk is expected to make his UFC debut in mid-2015. The new signing has not yet confirmed what his acting category will be, although he has left open a performance at middleweight or welterweight.

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