CM Punk Gets The Anger Over His Main Card Slot at UFC 225

CM Punk says that he understands why people are angry he’s fighting in a main card slot at UFC 225. Punk took to Twitter and replied to a post by UFC Hall of Famer expressing that he gets why people aren’t pleased his fight with Mike Jackson will be the first bout on the main card.

In the post, which you can see below, Punk says he gets the frustration and says he’d be on the UFC Fight Pass prelims if it were up to him. UFC 225 takes place on June 9th in Chicago, Illinois. The main card airs on PPV aftrer prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

I understand too. If it was up to me, I'd be first fight on fight pass. Don't matter to me. Fans like to be outraged by stuff that doesn't matter. (Appreciate the support Mr. Coleman!!!!! You're truly the man)

— Coach (@CMPunk) May 14, 2018