Former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson criticizes CM Punk’s pay in the promotion, expressing his disappointment and highlighting the disparity in earnings between the two fighters.
| Demetrious Johnson criticizes CM Punk’s pay in the UFC
| Johnson believes money in MMA is determined by popularity rather than skill
| He considers Punk’s pay a ‘spit in the face of all the champions’
| Johnson suggests that fighters with limited experience should not be given high-profile opportunities
| He acknowledges Punk’s advantage in WWE wrestling
| Share your thoughts on CM Punk’s UFC run
Demetrious Johnson’s Take on CM Punk’s UFC Pay
Demetrious Johnson, a former UFC champion, recently shared his thoughts on the pay that CM Punk received during his brief stint in the promotion. While some fans admired Punk for stepping into the cage, others questioned the high-profile opportunities and hefty paychecks he received.
Johnson expressed his disapproval, stating that Punk’s pay was a ‘big spit in the face of all the champions.’ He believed that in mixed martial arts, money was often determined by popularity rather than skill. Johnson, who had dedicated his entire life to the sport, revealed that he had never made as much money as Punk did, despite being a highly skilled fighter.
Reflecting on Punk’s 0-2 record in the UFC, Johnson argued that fighters with such limited experience should not be given the platform to compete at the highest level. He suggested that these matchups belonged in amateur-level leagues instead. However, Johnson acknowledged that Punk’s wrestling background might have given him an advantage in WWE.
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Source: MMA Mania
