“When someone decides to come into the UFC and they don’t have a combat sports background, you’re kind of thinking, does he really understand what he’s getting into? But I think he gets it. I think he’s taking it very seriously.”

“Obviously, they’re not going to start him off against one of the higher-ranked guys, but they don’t do that to anybody. There will be someone good.”

“I don’t see why he can’t compete.”

CM Punk teammate Ben Askren believes his training partner, and former WWE champ CM Punk will do just fine under the bright lights.

Thoughts?

– Quote via mmajunkie.com.